Passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 27, 2026, aged 78 years. Dearly loved father of Katie, Mary and Liz; and grandad to Alysha, Bradley, Jordan, Isabel and Oliver. Loved brother to Rob, Bill, Teddy (deceased), Jennie and Nigel. Will be sadly missed by extended family and friends. Messages to the Image family, c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148. In lieu of flowers donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made via their website. A funeral service for John will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from Whitmore Street only (road works on London Street), on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation.

Published by The Press on Mar. 2, 2026.