It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John, or Da as he is so fondly remembered. John passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Resthome on Friday, January 3, 2025, just one month short of his 97th birthday. Loving and devoted husband of his late wife Joy, dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law of Rhonda and Bill Calder, much loved grandfather (Da) and hero of Char and Casey Willis, Jacinta Morgan and Josh Palmer, Nicole Morgan and Ben Kemp, and much loved great-grandfather of Kyla and Liam, Hazel and Rosa, Levi and Sophie.
In peace, reunited with his beloved Joy
Messages to the Pipe family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private cremation has been held. There will be a celebration of John's life at a later date.

Published by The Press on Jan. 8, 2025.