SHEARER, John. On 20 January 2026 at North Shore Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Beloved father of John, David, Fiona, Colin, Kate and Richard. Father-in-law of Sue, Sherry, Bruce, Masumi, Michael and Tanya. A loved Grandpa and Poppa Jack. Requiem Mass for John will be celebrated at St Mary's Catholic Church, 117 Onewa Rd Northcote, on Friday 23 January at 12.30pm.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 21, 2026.