BUCKLAND, John Fairburn QSM. Born February 5, 1930. Passed away peacefully at The Orchards Rest Home on July 10, 2021 aged 91. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, loving daughters Sherida, Karen and Sharon. Fondly remembered by family members, including his late brother Basil, Joy and the late Murray Buchanan, John's twin sister and her husband, the late Juanita and Rex Knights (both lost at sea). Much loved brother to Lyndon and the late Keith Wilson, the late Alma and Jack, Rickie and the late Keith Waller, Rona and the late Ron Andrew. Sue and Vonnie (Queensland), Carol and Graham, Ian and Heather, Judy and Geoff. Special poppa to Theresa and Sunnj, Dion, Reuben, Karea and Shane, and Tara. Great poppa of Shayden, Kobe, Austen and Astra. Trevor, Johnny and other valued friends for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Auckland Multicultural Society to help extend it's community work bringing cultures together would be greatly appreciated. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at Romaleigh, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote on 16 July 2021 at 11am. Followed by a private cremation. Any communications to Sharon, phone 0212643749 or Karen 0211267261.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jul. 14, 2021.