John KERWIN Obituary

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home, on November 25, 2024, aged 69. Deeply loved partner and friend of Janie, loved Dad of Jean, and Lance, step-dad of David and Becks, and Michael and Sarah, loved Pop of Leon; Tallon, and Lachlan; Samuel, Judah, and Esther, a loved member of the Kerwin, Cubitt, and Schutte families, a loved brother, uncle and cousin, a sometimes goldminer, respected jade carver, poet and a friend of many. Messages to 6 Camerons Road, Camerons 7805. A Memorial Service to celebrate John's life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street, Greymouth on Friday at 2.00pm.

But day by hour my minutes fly
It's my heart aches, and my eyes cry
And the only thing that sets me free
Is the joy I find in being me.

~ John Kerwin ~