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John Douglas JOLLY

John Douglas JOLLY obituary

John JOLLY Obituary

JOLLY, John Douglas. Born April 20, 1949. Passed away peaceuflly after years of battling cancer. Bestfriend and dearly loved wife Dale of 50 years. Much loved father of William and Alex and son in law Court, sisters Barbara and Lynn, brother Ross and sister in law Lyn. Grandfather of Carter and Harper. A memorial service will be held at Purewa on the 2nd of February at 2pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to Dove Hospice.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 10, 2024.

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Gerry Smutz, Lucy Smutz & Emma Beale

February 2, 2024

John - thank you for your fellowship & friendship playing golf with Bruce Fishwick & Co - for the "Copper Cup" - you could really hit a big ball off the tee!! Rest well my friend.

Kay Blennerhassett

February 1, 2024

Hi Dale and family. I just wanted to send love to you all and our condolences. I know we haven't caught up for many years but I have very fond memories of your dear John through our dental nursing years.We will certainly be thinking of you tomorrow and send our fondest love.Kay and David Blennerhassett

Sam Ellis

January 30, 2024

RIP John. Thanks for the hospitality you and Dale always should me at Temple Street - I could always count on a bed to crash in Wills downstairs den. I may not have been the quietest guest but you always welcomed me back! You put up with us rascals when you didn't have to and I will forever be grateful. A champion among men. Rest easy.

John Paul

January 26, 2024

Great memories of Joss especially being his locking partner in the 68 1stXV.
Many a Sunday roast shared with my family to get away from the boarders lounge
And sharing the summer of 69 in Whangamata with his family.
Will miss our regular catch ups.
RIP friend
John Paul (Lank)

Ian Campbell

January 21, 2024

So long Joss.
Great memories.
Moyes house winning athletics and 1st XV rugby.
Was also born 1949 in Orotohanga though from Fiji.
Spoke to u few months back re Pinkys passing.Scariest memory your night driving NP to Otoro after partying.
Rest in peace.
Ian Campbell

Lindsay SPILMAN

January 13, 2024

Lindsay SPILMAN

January 13, 2024

Lindsay SPILMAN

January 13, 2024

Lindsay SPILMAN

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Lindsay SPILMAN

January 13, 2024

Tiger Coats on display in these shots from the 125th reunion at NPBHS in 2007. Although John and I were both from Otorohanga, both born in 1949, my memories of him are from NPBHS...Lindsay Spilman

Greg Arnold

January 9, 2024

So sorry to hear of John´s death.
We were boarders in the same house and years and I have very fond memories of "Joss", a popular school friend.
I especially remember him as a great middle distance runner with a wicked sense of humour. My condolences to his family. Greg Arnold

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