John GROCOTT Obituary

Dear Lola,
We were so sad to hear of John's passing and truly sorry for your loss. We have really enjoyed working alongside John as he assisted with the Textile Care Association. He was always such a gentleman, so happy to see our family doing well in our business and very supportive of the laundry/dry cleaning business owners he encountered. Above all he was so proud of you and your family and we loved catching up at the meetings and again with you both over a meal at the end of every year. It was at this Christmas get together we saw John for the last time and true to form, he was upbeat, smiling and realistic about his life. We shall miss his guiding hand, humour, integrity and kindness so very much.
Heartfelt condolences from our family to yours,
Alan and Julie Borthwick
Apparelmaster ChCh Ltd

Dear Lola,
Sara, David, Eve, Tim and Family,
It was with sadness I learned from Janette, a former colleague, that John is on the other side and in peace I'm sure.
May you gather strength from one another and rejoice in happy memories.
Thinking of you all.
Love from Fay

A true gentleman,always interested in our boys progress,both on and off the sporting fields.
Sincere condolences to Lola and her family
From the Broom family

A tremendous contributor to Canterbury Basketball.
Always thoroughly enjoyed my basketball games when John was refereeing.Sincere condolences to family.

To Lola and family, this is truely a sad time to hear of Johns passing. You always knew when John was in the Stadium Refereeing as his booming voice would let everyone know why he had made that call!! I will miss our chats about Travel,Basketball,Accountancy,and anything else that was happening around us.Rest in Peace John. From Murray & Sandra French and Family.

Will miss yr company on Saturdays when you came down to watch the grandchildren an Premier games John. Enjoyed yr Company an Wisdom an always appreciated yr help when on the Canterbury Basketball Assoc Committee a few years back, plus we had some great laughs an enjoyment when attending the Canterbury Sports Awards Dinners. Sincere Sympathy to Lola an Family, John will be sadly missed. Much Aroha to All

Wonderful contributor to our game of basketball. Grateful for his support. Thoughts with whanau.

Our thoughts and happy memories of many I am sure are with you today and always. A much loved man

One of the "nice guys" in senior ChCh club cricket of the 60's and 70's and a huge contributor to East Shirley CC. Always a pleasure to be a team mate of John's.

Our sport of basketball is where it is today because of people like you John. You were a great mentor to so many of us. I am sure the wonderful memories your family have will help them through this very sad time. Always a true gentleman. Rest in peace.

One of life's true gentleman and a great referee mentor for not only myself but many. Thanks for your dedication to basketball and the great conversations. You can rest in peace now John.

A genuinely good man and i was fortunate to know him
Jim Stringleman

A great innings indeed. All round fantastic and well loved man. He will be sorely missed. Goodbye my good friend.