Dr John was a truly remarkable doctor saving countless lives, helping so many people in their time of need. He always put his patients first, working long unpaid hours. Will be surely missed by thousands of his patients and medical staff he worked alongside throughout Australia and New Zealand. Dr Neil Forbes, Brisbane.

I’ll always remember the many outback fishing trips for barramundi we did together John. Some of the very best times in my life thanks to your company. Tight lines in your new fishing pond old friend. Fred.

Remembrance Drinks for Dr John

Join Dr John’s family and friends, many colleagues from Waikato Hospital for remembrance drinks Friday 20th January from 5.30pm at The Local Taphouse, 346 Victoria Street, Hamilton. All very welcome.

Service photos and videos

Here are photos of the day

Some more photos from our last family Christmas with Dad. What a wonderful day and a wonderful person.

Sending a hug to Samantha Rose

Sending you the biggest hug Samantha. What a truly wonderful man John was. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of Love from all the family here in Taupo. XXX

Looking for Mrs Simpson (Devon St, Manchester)

I’m looking for Mrs Simpson who used to live next door to us on Devon St in Manchester around 2002. We both knew John through St Mary’s church. I would love to reconnect. Thanks, Dominic (from number 47)

Looking for John Cassidy

Hi I’m looking for John Cassidy an old 1980’s Manchester College school friend of John and mine. The last I heard of him is he had moved to Australia. I’d love to catch up and say gidday! Brian.

Dedication to Dad, my Eulogy for my Father

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To all my family

I love you all and wish I could be with you at this time. Love you all from Perth Australia

My Eulogy for my brother John

My Eulogy for my brother Henry
Henry was the ‘golden son’ to our parents Joseph and Liba, who were survivors of the holocaust, being brought up in the Australia by immigrants gave us mixed identities, living in what my father called paradise, where we lived an incredibly easy and rich lifestyle as children with the freedom of thought and action that even to this day few others enjoy, and also living within our parents traditional culture.

We were also exposed to many cultures and religions through the people who stayed in our downstairs unit in Dover Heights. These people were on short visits through some kind of cultural / religious exchange. Even at our very early age we had long discussions about these philosophies. I can recall Buddists in orange robes, Jehova witnesses and seventh day Adventists. I also recall John's long discussions with a Rabbi. I am sure those clerics had a profound effect on...

Sending a hug to Sebastien Klien

Thinking of you at this hard time Seb. xxxx

Compassionate God,
Grand clear and certain rest upon our dearly departed. May the purity of your spirit be like a light unto our angel.
Amen