Passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, Kaiapoi, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Kay. Loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Donna, Gerard and Mona, Daryl and Nicola, Racheal and Rose Margaret (sleeping). Loved Grandpa of Reuben, Lilliana, Jess, Siubhan, Jacob, Max, Natalie, Azalea, and Lola. John will be dearly missed by everyone. Messages to the Nish family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A special thank you to the staff at Annaliese Home for their loving care of John. A service to remember John will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Tuesday, September 23, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Lawn Cemetery. For anyone wishing to view the service online go to
www.patersonsfuneralservices.co.nz 'Funeral Notices' and click on John's notice for the link.

Published by The Press on Sep. 20, 2025.