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John Edwin RIDGLEY

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Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

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Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

John RIDGLEY Obituary

RIDGLEY, John Edwin. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne. Cherished Dad of Stu, Raewyn, Neil and Sonia, Judith and Jon. Much loved Pop of Josh, Siobhan, Elisha, Iona, and Aria. Loved uncle of Graham, Helen, Lois, Beryl, Janice, Fay, and Diane. Messages for John's family may be left via robertjcotton. co.nz/funerals. John will be missed by many across the Waiuku and Karioitahi communities, the NZ Jersey Cattle Breeders' Assoc., Armourguard (Palmerston North) and Riding for the Disabled (Manawatu). A service to celebrate John's life will be held in the Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 16 October 2025, at 10.30am, followed by private cremation.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Nyra Newdick

October 12, 2025

John had a way with words - it didn't matter how diverse the occasion, John could find the appropriate words to suit. He wrote numerous verses over the years, to which I was privileged to receive copies. We will miss your ability to use the English language for writing.
God bless you.
Love, Cousin Nyra and Ray

Allan Jenkins

October 11, 2025

Sorry my memory has played tricks on me John's
Jersey stud name was Goldthorn my apologies for my mistake.My sympathy to the family in their loss.

Allan Jenkins

October 11, 2025

Sorry my memory lasped me it was the Goldthorn stud my apologies

Allan Jenkins

October 11, 2025

The Goldstream Jersey Stud was one stud

to be reckon with.John bread some useful cows and bulls that have gone to other studs for herd for
improvement.

Allan Jenkins

October 11, 2025

John was a very good secretary of the NZ Jersey Breeders Association & was much respected by Jersey Breeders across the country for his good work.My condolences to members of John's family in their loss.

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