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John LOVELADY Obituary

LOVELADY, John Peter:
On April 12, 2021, surrounded by his loving family; aged 60 years. Much loved husband of Chris for 35 wonderful years. Father and friend of Georgia, Jackson, Kane and Jess. Treasured son of Alan and the late Patricia. Special brother of Liz, Paul, Mayzie, Bernadette, and Sarah, brother-in-law of Doug, Phil, Bronnie, Gary, Rayleen, Sue, Elaine and Grant, and step-son of Paddy. A special thanks to the Darfield District Nurses for all of their care and support, the team at St George's Oncology, and Aaron and the staff at Darfield Pharmacy. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Darfield District Nurses would be gratefully accepted and can be made at the service or online at bit.ly/jplovelady1204. The wearing of race team shirts by speedway friends at the service is encouraged. Messages to the Lovelady family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Funeral Service for John will be held in the Darfield Recreation and Community Centre, North Terrace, Darfield, on Friday, April 16, at 2.00pm.

Published by The Press on Apr. 14, 2021.

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robert mcdowell

April 19, 2021

very sad to hear of the passing of you john. you will be sadly missed. you were an absolute icon to the speedway family we will forever Tressure and hold onto one of your Pannels from 17c super saloon that my grandson got from you.... rest easy mate

April 16, 2021

Thinking of you all at this sad time,sorry we couldnt be at the farewell.Sheryl & Robert Jefcoate& Family.Nelson

South Island Modifieds Group

Michael Dixon

April 16, 2021

Sincere condolences to all your friends and family John, You were not only a great friend to so many but you were an inspiration, a mentor and a legend to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you whether it was at speedway or in a your work shop where you created so many fantastic race cars. You will be missed by so many.

April 15, 2021

DON & ROBERTA CAMERON WE LIVED IN CAROL PLACE WHEN JOHN & family lived in Whales ST Halswell He was mighty GUY we both built race cars & drove them

McGrath racing pitcrew

April 14, 2021

R.I.P. John

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16

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Darfield Recreation and Community Centre

North Terrace, Darfield, Canterbury

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