POTTER, John McLean. Much loved husband of Philly. Loving father of William, Richard, Michael and Breeanna. Grandpa John to Theo and Daisy. Father-in-law of Kate, Laura and Nik. Brother of the late Judy. A man of great perseverance, determination and inner strength, his body had come to the end of its endurance and he went out with humour and dignity. A service to celebrate John's life will be held on Wednesday 18 May at Holy Trinity Church, 20 Church Street, Devonport at 3.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's name can be made to the St Johns Ambulance, which saved his life in 1998.

Published by The New Zealand Herald from May 17 to May 18, 2016.