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John CORBOY Obituary

Passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Australia aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary Corboy and later his partner in Australia, Peta Moeller. Much loved father of Ann-Marie and Chris, Vicki and Geoff, Donna and Paolo, and Michael and Jeanette. Loved grandfather of Jesse and James, Luke and Hannah, and Clare and Luke; Sarah, Tom and Charlie; Oliver and Alexandra. Great-grandfather of Maeve; Nevi and Nova; Lucy and Mary. Messages to 3 Lori Lane, Coopers Beach 0420. In accordance to John's wishes a cremation will take place in Australia.


Published by The Press from Aug. 6 to Aug. 9, 2025.

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Trina Hill

September 8, 2025

Anne-Marie...it's your old Villa friend Trina. I have wonderful memories staying with your warm and generous parents in our school holidays serving ice creams and making milkshakes in the Dairy. Much love to you in this time of loss and many blessings to John on his journey . After 40 years living in Australia and beyond, I've retired back to the Westcoast, NZ. Love to have a reunion one day Xxx

Ruth Mitchell(Adams)

August 13, 2025

Sorry to see John had passed away. I worked for John and Mary in 1958. They were such lovely people to be work for. Thinking of you all at this sad time.Ruth Mitchell

Helen Price

August 12, 2025

Thank you John for bringing swimming lessons to Akaroa. Condolences to the family

Sue Simpson

August 12, 2025

Sending our condolences from the Williamson family.

Mary Jane Price

August 9, 2025

John was a wonderful asset to the Akaroa community in so many ways but especially for the many hours he spent teaching the children - & adults - to swim. John & Mary were a wonderful couple, always smiling & ready to chat. My condolences to all the family. Mary Jane Price

mel whitby

August 6, 2025

remember john and mary very well when they had the little dairey in ricc road then they moved down to the new shop which is still going today very nice and liked people.

August 9, 2025

Passed away August 2, 2025, Sydney, Australia. Son of the late Patrick Francis and Nora Bridget Corboy. Brother of David (dec), Mary (dec), Peter, Paul (dec) and Gerard (Canada).

R.I.P.

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