John WARD

1937 - 2021

BORN

1937

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Aoraki Funeral Services - Timaru

160 Mountainview Road

Timaru, Canterbury

John WARD Obituary

WARD, John (JT):
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Timaru Public Hospital, peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a short illness; in his 84th year. Loving husband of Shirley. Brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Julie Ward. Loving father of Barry and Sandy, and Jenny and Bruce. Adored Grandfather of Jamie and Sam, Courtney and Mike, Brittni and Aidan, Karlayne and Kaan, Keryn and Sam, and the late Callum. Precious Great-grandfather of Hadley, Regan, Jack, Leah, and McKenzie. A Service to celebrate the life of John will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Friday, January 15, at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the Service. Special thanks to all the kind doctors and nurses of the Medical Ward in Timaru. Messages to the Ward Family, c/- 77 Pukatea Street, Timaru 7910.


Published by The Press from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2021.

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A real gentleman and a good mate socially and on the golf course. Gone to join the golf gods maybe?? Will be missed by all. My sympathy and prayers to Shirley, Barry and families.

DON WHITTINGTON

January 20, 2021

Deepest sympathy to Shirley and family on John's sad passing. I have great memories of my best friend, especially during our school days - ten years of playing sport together, mainly cricket and rugby. Will miss our phone calls.
Neville (Nimmy) & Edna McDonald, Katikati.

Neville 35 Highfields Drive

January 17, 2021

Very sad too hear of John's passing. I feel very fortunate to have played cricket with both John and Barry. A true gentleman who will be sorely missed by many.My condolences to Barry and family

Glenn Priddle

January 16, 2021

Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. The world now has one less true gentleman but I'm sure he has left you with some wonderful memories.
Warwick & Helen Hodder

January 16, 2021

Sorry to hear of Johns passing - a gentleman always. My thoughts are with you Barry and family.

Roger Rae

January 15, 2021

Shirley and Family-very saddened and sorry to hear of John's passing. Our deepest sympathy.
Kevin Murray & Jeanette Young

Kevin Murray

January 15, 2021

The best behind the stumps and what a gentleman. My first 1st class wicket Bradburn caught Ward Lancaster Park 1963.
My sympathies to the family

Bryan Andrews

Friend

January 14, 2021

To Shirley and Family
Very sad to read of John's passing - a very gracious, humble man and an Icon, not only to South Canterbury Sport in General, but to New Zealand Sport - Treasure the Memories that are so important.
Kind Regards
Don Garland, Timaru

January 13, 2021

Shirley and children - please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. We had some great times in the cricketing days didnt we.

Pat Duckmanton

January 13, 2021

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Ward. Mr Ward was such a great neighbour when we were growing up in Puriri Street many years ago. We lived two doors away. Such a caring man. My condolences go out to Mrs Ward, Barry and Jenny and their families at this sad time. From Colleen Day(Fahey)

January 13, 2021

Devastated with the news of the passing of a great mate. My sincere sympathies are with you all at this sad time.
Bruce Taylor

January 13, 2021

Memories of happy family days at Waikuku, Christchurch & Timaru.
Loving thoughts to Shirley, Barry, Jenny, Peter & Julie.
From Cousin Dudley & Marilyn

Dudley Wilson

January 13, 2021

Sorry to read Johns passing many memories .

Ian (Curly) Davidson

January 13, 2021

Great memories of dear John,especially over the cricket and rugby days.

Wally Bell

January 13, 2021

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Aoraki Funeral Services - Timaru

160 Mountainview Road, Timaru 7910

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160 Mountainview Road, Timaru 7910