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McPHERSON, John:
1918 - 2020
Died peacefully at home in Greymouth in the care of his family on June 27, 2020, aged 102. Devoted husband of the late Beatrice, treasured and adored father of Collette Macgregor (Pegasus), John (Auckland), Sheena Gilchrist (Blenheim), Andrew (Dunedin), Heather (Greymouth), and the late Harold 'Harry' (Thailand) and baby Ian. Greatly loved by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved and respected by all his extended family. His gorgeous smile and endearing nature touched the lives of many others. He leaves behind a huge void. Messages to 1978 Coast Road, RD1, Runanga 7873. A Funeral Service to celebrate John's life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street, Greymouth, on Thursday, July 2, at 2.00pm, followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium. A Memorial Service will also be held in Nelson the following week at The Waka, 58 Collingwood Street, on Thursday, July 9, at 1.00pm.
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Dear Heather and family,
On behalf of all the team here at Witherlea House in Blenheim I would like to extend our condolences on your loss. Personally, I had the privilege of meeting John on one occasion, he struck me as one of life's "true gentlemen"
David Greer
July 2, 2020
Hi to Sheena and Heather and the rest of the family I have never had the privilege to meet.
If he was anything like Sheena and Heather I would have warmed to him.
All the best celebrating his remarkable life spanning 102 years!! and his legacy.
Regards
Paul Nicholson.
Paul Nicholson
June 30, 2020
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