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John Frederick Charles ELLIS

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Bell, Lamb & Trotter Funeral Directors

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Christchurch, Canterbury

John ELLIS Obituary

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in his 85th year. Treasured husband of Mary. Dearly loved father of Fritha and by her partner Douglas. Treasured grandfather of Daniel and Maria. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Monica and Graeme Jackson (Timaru), Sue and the late Geoff Bowden, and the late Val and Lawson Badham. Loved brother-in-law of Nick and Zita Sloane, Geraldine Sloane and family, Maureen and the late John Sloane (Blenheim), and the late Fleur Mair and Clare Sloane. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Ellis family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A service to celebrate John's life will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 11.30am.


Published by The Press on Sep. 18, 2024.

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Alan Clarke

December 22, 2024

I just wrote a book of my flying.life and John's name popped up 2 days ago

I am so sad i lost contact with you all

I would love to hear his obituary speech / address and talk to Mary

Rgds

Alan Clarke

Murray Hodges

September 22, 2024

Condolences to Mary and Frith. I remember with fondness working with John particularly during your time in Queenstown. May your memories of him give you joy as the two most important woman in his life.

Hudson Turnbull

September 21, 2024

Heartfelt condolences Mary & Frith. One of life's real gentlemen who had the respect and love of all of us in Queenstown who worked with or were associated with John over many years. He brought his love of repertory and a wicked sense of humour to the workplace, regaling us with great stories of days past. He loved to tell us about his topdressing days and I used to get the feeling that he was most happy when he was aloft, doing his thing in an aircraft (never a 'plane'). However we all knew he loved you both more than anything else in the world. All the best Mary and Frith and families as you deal with the loss.

Janet Turnbull

September 21, 2024

To Mary, Fritha and family. So sad to read of John's passing in the paper today.
He was a great boss to us in Queenstown and we had a lot of laughs and fun over the years.
Much love, Janet Turnbull

John Climo

September 19, 2024

Mary and family So sorry to hear of the passing of John. I have fond memories of working with John. A true gentleman. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Thinking of you at this time

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