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John Matthew WHITELOCK

1930 - 2022

BORN

1930

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street

Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

John WHITELOCK Obituary

WHITELOCK, John Matthew . JP, OBE 22 November 1930 - 20 April 2022 passed away peacefully at 91 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Lyndall (nee Craw) for 66 extra special years. Son of the late George and Emily Whitelock (Newbury), brother and brother-in-law of Murray (deceased), Margaret and Keith Morriss and Alison and Bill Weld. Much loved father and father-in-law to Kristine and Roy Funnell (Opiki), Braeden and Caroline Whitelock (Linton), Joanne and David Hazlitt (Linton) and Reece and Debbie Whitelock (Te Aute). Grandfather of 14 grandchildren and great grandfather of 25, loved by his extended family and nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at St Luke's Lutheran Church, 250 Church Street, Palmerston North at 11.30am Tuesday 26 April 2022 - followed by a private family interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns, Palmerton North would be appreciated. Messages for the Whitelock family c/- PO BOX 5191, Palmerston North. A livestream is available, go to "John's tribute page" at robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals for the link John 3: 16 "For God so loved he world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have external life"



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Apr. 22, 2022.

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Ewen & Jenny Kirkcaldie

May 10, 2022

Lyndal & family we are very sorry to hear of John´s passing and very sorry we missed the funeral. Having been a neighbour for over 20 years on The Strand he is sadly missed. He & you Lyndal were very hospitable & trustworthy neighbours. We´re sure Lyndal will have wonderful memories of John.

Grant Rowan

May 2, 2022

I was sorry to hear of Johns passing and send my condolences to all the family. John certainly was a man of influence serving the dairy sector and wider Manawatu.

Dinny and Ross Fraser

April 28, 2022

Sorry to hear of John's passing.Our deepest sympathy goes to you Lyndall,Kristine,Braeden,Joanne, Reece and your families.

Kay Elsom Lock

April 26, 2022

Deepest condolences to Braeden, Caroline, and all your family and the extended Whitelock Family. What an amazing legacy John has left with his farming contributions and incredible family.

Tony and Leanne Cloake and family

April 26, 2022

To Lyndall and family. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of John. A good bloke. Rest in peace John.

Gavin & Janet Conyngham

April 26, 2022

To Lyndall, Reece, Debs & family. Sending our sincere condolences and love to the family at this sad time. We have fond memories of John's sense of humour at the various family gatherings which we have shared during the years and connection to the family. God bless.

Jennifer Reichenbach-Sisk

April 26, 2022

To the Whitelock family. Our thoughts are with you at this time. It has been a privilege to have grown up along side you all on Te Puna Road, Linton. The special connections have been a life time.

Faith Murphy

April 25, 2022

Dear Lyndall and family it was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of John. What a great man, we were honoured to know him. With heartfelt sympathy, Faith Murphy and family

Ditlev Gothard Peter Monrad

April 25, 2022

To Lyndall and family
Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences on the sad loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Peter Monrad and Family

John Heng

April 25, 2022

It is with great sadness Lyndall that we heard of your loss
The Heng family want to let you know that they cherish the memories of being your close neighbours over the 20 odd years on The Strand and our thoughts and love are with you at this time.

Jo and Graeme Higginson

April 24, 2022

To Lyndall,Caroline,Braeden and family.Our very deepest sympathy on the passing of John.

Jill Morrison and family

April 24, 2022

We are so sorry to hear about John and extend our deepest sympathy and love to all his family. A very much loved man and will be sorely missed

Margaret Rainford

April 23, 2022

My sincere condolences to you Lyndal and family in your sad loss of John. What a fine man he was. I have fond memories of times in the early 1990s, playing classical music at high volume to some of his cows that would gather over our fence during our early days in Kilkenny Place. They were transfixed and we enjoyed their company.
My sincere sympathy to you in your loss.
With kindest regards. Amen, John 3:16
Margaret Rainford

Merinda Pollard

April 23, 2022

My sincere condolences to Lyndall, Kristine and families. Thinking of you at this incredibly sad time. Much love, Merinda.

Max Johnston

April 23, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Lyndall and family.
John was a uniquely astute, compassionate and effective leader in his community. A committed family man, he had a clear worldview - rural and urban - and a strong sense of right and wrong.
John sparked change with his powerful, charismatic personality and maintained progress with the strength of his personal relationships. In particular, his contribution to the success of the dairy industry has been outstanding.

Yurgen and Mary Shaffer

April 23, 2022

Our sincere condolences to Lyndall and family in the loss of John.
John was a stalwart of the Dairy Industry, a visionary and leader who worked tirelessly for farmer shareholders over several decades.
His legacy will live on.
RIP.

Sylvia Whitelock Rowan

April 23, 2022

Much love and sympathy dear Lyndall and family´s Big cousin John in glory land and no more getting old I do remember as a young girl staying and have this eye in a dish in the bathroom looking at me and another time John sitting little Aunt Ada up on the fridge. God bless you all with lovely memories.

Jane Rutledge

April 22, 2022

A special friend of the Rutledge family. Our deepest sympathy to Lyndall and family.

Jeff & Sharon Harris

April 22, 2022

Our deepest sympathies to Lyndall, Reece and Debbie and the whole family. Such an extraordinary man who lived the most extraordinary life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Sending all our love.

Michael & Lesley Petterson

April 22, 2022

So sorry to hear of John´s passing and we wish to convey to Lyndall, Braeden, Caroline and family our sincerest condolences. We were very happy to have had the great pleasure of meeting John in Christchurch and very much enjoyed spending time with him and hearing some of his very interesting life stories. RIP John

Mary & Paul Sharland

April 22, 2022

To Braeden,Caroline & Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of John

Roger and Sally Menzies

April 22, 2022

Our sincere sympathies to the Whitelock Family on John's passing. A special man whose contribution to his community was significant.

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Memorial Events
for John WHITELOCK

Apr

26

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

St Luke's Lutheran Church

250 Church Street, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

Funeral services provided by:

Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street Palmerston North, Manawatu