
12 Entries
Ian king
March 6, 2026
John was very good persron , we worked together in Telecom days and Post Office as he was an electrician who connected and maintained electrical things to the telephone network. He was a good friend at work saw each other every day. Miss him All the best to his family and remember him as a very good person. Ian K. ,,,, we were in Matipo St Palmerston North.
Karen Morley
March 2, 2026
Raewyn, boys and families. We are shocked by the news of Johns passing, he is a huge loss to you all. John was doing what he loved but still an awful time. Our thoughts are with you all. Sending Love, Karen and Alan Morley
Barb Bailey
February 26, 2026
When Raewyn and I were helping at the track I was always greeted with a big smile and a hug from John. Will miss him.
Barb. xx
Barbara Shailer
February 26, 2026
Our Deepest Sympathy on the sad loss of John.
Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Neil and Barbara Shailer.
Ivan Hedley
February 25, 2026
Our deepest condolences to Raewyn and family.
I have known John since I was ten,when he became an electrical apprentice for my dad, the late Barney Hedley,and worked with him for fourteen years.
When reminiscing, it only seems like yesterday,
Our hearts go out to you all,
Love Ivan and Viv Hedley
Mike Murphy
February 25, 2026
Raewyn and family, such a loss for you all, we will miss the 10am motuoapa walk byes, coffee on the deck, and the rugby banter. Very sad time mike and jan murphy
Gwendi Knight, Commodore, Ashhurst Anglers Fishing Club
February 25, 2026
Ashhurst Anglers Fishing Club, committee and members (past and present) offer condolences to Raewyn, Ian and Lisa, and families. Raewyn and John were regular faces at our fishing weekends at Motuoapa, both well liked. Johns' presence will be missed.
Brian Jones
February 25, 2026
Debbie & I send our condolences to yourself and family at this sad time.
Unfortunately we will not be able to travel but our thoughts are with you all.
Always enjoyed the chats when we managed to catch up.
Peter & Pam Sparrow
February 24, 2026
Condolences to Raewyn & Family on your sad loss. Served together on the Manawatu Rugby Union for many years. A true Frey's Man. Peter & Pam Sparrow

Stewart Clement Murray
February 24, 2026
To Raewyn and family, my condolences on the loss of a good guy, mate, and work colleague, both at the Freyberg Rugby Club and at the Telecom workshops, and going to miss his smiling face and the greeting, hi Tank how are you doing ? I'll go back and say fine J.A was my reply. RIP John. From Stew ( Tank) Murray.
Graham Passey
February 24, 2026
John what can I say, no more onn line chats after a big rugby game ,no more friendly visits at motuoapa, going to miss you.
Our thoughts are with raewyn and family at this sad time.
RIP John.
Michael Ford
February 24, 2026
To Raewyn and Family
Please accept our condolences. I had enjoyed my brief association with John and his Blokart colleagues. John was highly respected, and the Club and track is a credit to their hard work and competance.
John was a very nice man.
Best wishes,
Michael Ford
Mayor
Manawatu District Council
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