John RUTHERFORD Obituary

RUTHERFORD,, John William James (Bill). Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Sunday 3rd January 2021, in his 93 year. Loved husband of Ann. Wonderful dad and father-in-law of Peter and Lorene, Steven and Michele, and Jude and Stuart. Loved grandad of James, Cam, Luke, Ben, Eve and Luke. A great round completed and he is off to enjoy the 19th hole with Annie. A celebration of Bill's life will be held in St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 125 King Street, Whakatane, on Thursday, 7th January at 2pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice EBOP, PO Box 275 Whakatane, 3158 would be appreciated, or may be left at the service. Communications to the Rutherford family, C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane, 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.