John OSBORNE Obituary

RIP John I only heard today and am saddened. Laurence Gare

I am sorry to hear about John's death. I knew him through Prodrive when Ian and I were looking after the administration side. He became a good friend, and often popped in to see us when he was in Southland. He will be missed by so many people. Kind regards to you and your family.

I only knew John briefly. But he was a friendly lovely person. I got to know his musical side. Enjoying an impromptu musical "jam session" with him at my office where we played guitar together and may I add, he was quite a guitar player. My thoughts are with John's Family.

Dear Andrea & Family
We were very sorry to hear that John had passed away. I started my motor racing career with John at Wigram in the 1970's. I also did pro drive with him in Blenheim. He was an inspiration to the young drivers and was a legend on the track RIP John Thoughts are with You all Grant & Linda Gibson Darwin
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Ron and Jeannie, very sad to hear of John's passing.

Steve Green, Kerikeri

Sad to hear of John's passing, thanks for the memories, a great racer and ambassador for motor sport, our thoughts are with Andrea and the family. Kind regards,

Dear Andrea, Tim (son) and family.I'm so sorry to hear about John's passing. A great loss to you all. It has me more determined then ever to get the old RX7 restored after been left in a paddock by the owner after you. Goeff, where are you now mate? i need to pick your brain.

Sorry to hear this sad news. I have many good memories of John (Ozzo) and the great work he did with ProDrive. My sympathy to Andrea and family.

Andrea and Tim.
Extremely saddened by the news of John's passing. We initially clashed, but grew to appreciate what we could achieve together. John became a friend and confidant as we struggled to get the Car Club' and motor racing back up and running as it should. John took on the promotion and sponsorship role and drove me along somewhat. Without his support I doubt we
would have been as successful. His advice was invaluable. Motorsport has lost a great competitor and contributor.
We have all lost a very good friend and I will miss him very much.

RIP John, A great guy, a great racer and a good friend who was a great help to me in my early days in OSCA. You will be sorely missed. Sincerest condolences to Andrea, Tim and family.

Dear Andrea and Family, I was sorry to hear this news. I had a lot of respect for John and the time and commitment he put into motor sport and the Motor Sport New Zealand Executive.
Morrie Chandler

So very sorry to hear about John ,,''As time slips by us now we all seem to moving up the chain of life way to fast ,,John a great guy has gone way to early ,, Julian Jayet

with deepest sympathy.fond memories of John, his crew & I working all night, in my Tauranga workshop, on his racecar & in later years on his Targa car

Deepest sympathy Andrea and Tim. Love to you both.

Rest in peace John Oz, my thoughts are with Andrea and Tim and family. Tim you dad was a wonderful character when i caught up with him in May i could see why him and my father LVB got along so well. May they be sharing many stories and having a good old laugh like old times without any suffering. Love to you all at this time.

Sorry to hear of your sad loss Andrea, those of us who really knew John loved him. We had a lot of good times together that I will never forget. He was a great competitor and friend. Rest assured he is on the front row, with LVB and Munty. Rest in peace my friend. I will always miss you.

Dear Andrea I was so sorry to hear of John's passing .Remember the fun times we all had in Dunedin many many years ago. Take care a friend from way back Pat Marr ( Procter).

Dear Andrea I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. Will always remember the good old days growing up in Dunedin. A friend from many years ago Pat Marr ( Procter) Take Care x

Saddened to hear John passed away on Xmas day,our thoughts are with you Andrea, Tim & families. RIP John.

Jac Mac, Gore

To my very dear friend John, it has been so many years and so many miles. I will never forget you buddy. I cannot be at your funeral. But to see you and talk with you before your death means so much to me. I understood you. Many people did not. We are so much alike in many ways. RIP.