John DOUGLAS Obituary

So many memories, so much fun. Listening to the cricket at my home in Avondale. Inumerable long lunches in Wellington, late nights with Johnny hammering away at the piano. Thanks me old mate or as we referred to you the "silver hoon". Worked with you at 1ZM,2ZB and 1ZB in that order. You were a legend! May you rest in peace. Thanks for being a part of my life.

RIP Johnny Douglas - You were a best mate of my Father, Brian and I remember your presence at his 50th birthday - you had the entire place in stitches! RIP

A Scott

With much regret, I could not attend John's funeral but will remember John as a great life-long friend to my late father Paddy and all of our family. So many happy times together- including many parties with John on piano- he played at my own wedding celebration in Wanganui. Sadly missed and much loved by us all xoxo

To Johnny's family, our sincere condolences on the loss of a very special man. There are not many who can say they met the Beatles! I worked for Johnny during my radio career and always found him to be an encouraging and inspirational mentor and friend. I appreciated all his help and guidance and am in total awe of his incredible musical talent. As the song says, there must be a hell of a band in heaven, and it has gained another fantastic member. Keep on Rockin' Johnny, we won't forget you. With love, Tina Raats (nee Turner).

Thoughts and Prayers for John's family Great memories of his trips to stay with his Uncle Fr Rohan in Patea in the 1950/60's From Keiran Dwyer Kakaramea Patea

Johnny was a great friend and fellow musician over 450gigs and 45years later....... will be missed....Johnny B Goode
Ed O'Donnell, Catherine and Family Kate
Pat, Tim and Steve

Johnny Douglas, a good friend a great muso. Thanks for all the good times we shared in the Johnny Douglas Trio.You will always be remembered. Johnny Hassett, Drummer.
Brisbane. Australia

Johnny was a much loved family friend who lived with Clarice and Wally Huffam at 44 Carrington Street, New Plymouth while working at the radio station. Condolences to his family

Johnny was the most interesting and loved radio character I've ever known. Truly one of a kind. The kind of person you wish could live forever. He certainly will in all our hearts. God bless him. T W

My godfather, may he rest in peace.

John, so saddened to read this notice, best man at Kath and mine wedding 54 years back, Godfather to Veronica our Daughter, wonderful friend, great musician, loved the goons,cricket, so many wonderful memories, love to the Family at their sad loss Michael/Kathleen Thoms

John so saddened to read this - John was best
man at our wedding 54 years back godfather to our Veronica We will be in Wellington on Thursday and had planned on catching up with you John Love and condolences to your family fro the Thoms Family Fiji

So sorry to hear about Johnny.
He was a great mate to me and others in the music world. We played together for many years both in Wellington and Auckland
Will will miss you
Lindsay Weir

Lindsay Weir