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John McFARLANE Obituary

Peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 4, 2025, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Jocelyn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Sonia, Cate and Mark, Pip and Geoff, Justine and Steve. Treasured grandfather of Isaac, Conor, Lily, Ella, Harry, Tim, Michael, James, Nick, Paddy, Samuel and Annabel. Special thanks to the Russley Village and to the wonderful nurses on Ward B6 at Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be sent to McFarlane family, c/- Russley Village, 73 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053. In accordance with John's wishes, a private cremation is being held. A celebration of John's life will be held in the Harewood Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Christchurch, on Tuesday, December 9, at 2.00pm.


Published by The Press on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Ann and Peter Cosgrove

December 12, 2025

Jocelyn and family we were saddened to read of John's passing please accept our deepest sympathy.

Maurice Matthews

December 11, 2025

To Jocelyn, Stephen and families, I express my condolences.
John lead a remarkable life following his heart surgeries and lead life to the full.

Kevin O´sullivan

December 11, 2025

It was with sadness I received news of John's death. He was a considerate and thoughtful man who made an immense impact in the South Canterbury community. My association with John was through his old school, Timaru Boys' High School. He contribution to the school was lifelong and generous. He will be missed.

Grant Shaw

December 10, 2025

Part of Timarus business fabric. He will be missed

Don Garland

December 9, 2025

To Jocelyn and Family
Very Shocked and Sad to be advised and then read of John's passing - A Great THSOB Assn (TBHS) Community & South Canterbury Community Man whom gave so much Wisdom to so Many
You Will All have Great Memories to Treasure in the Days ahead
Thinking of You All Today at John's Memorial Service

Kind Regards

Don Garland
THSOB Assn Chairman

Neil McKinnon

December 7, 2025

Played golf with him often
Sad to see him go

Janette Clough

December 6, 2025

To Jocelyn and family, my deepest condolences. John will always be in our memories. He was very special man to the Clough family, which I will always treasure.

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