Lenard JOHNSON Obituary

Len...you were the brother I never had. I will cherish many happy memories of Taurikura and great family times. Loving thoughts and deep sympathy to Pauline and family from Beverley S.

Dear Len, a true friend, It is a privilege to have known you. I remember your many kindnesses with gratitude and love.

JOHNSON, Lenard Plummer Graham. Peacefully at home on 17 December 2013 aged 86 years. Dearly loved and loving husband to Pauline for 58 years. Adored father and father-in-law to Kate and the late John, Trish and Sarah, Louise and Randal, Peter and Robyn, and friend to Colin. Wonderful and loving father to the late Graeme and grandfather to the late Jane and the late Jack, and to Oli and Paddy, Jack and Phillipa, Abbey, India and Eleanor. Loved brother of Faye Green and the late Pat Crarer. The final whistle has blown. The Johnson family wishes to thank Whangarei Hospice and their wonderful caring nurses for their kind and gentle help with Len during the past few weeks. Len's funeral is to be held at Morris and Morris Funerals, 199 Kamo Road, Whangarei at 1.30pm on Saturday the 21st December. In lieu of flowers it would be greatly appreciated to have donations made to Northhaven Hospice, PO Box 7050, Tikipunga Whangarei. All communications to unit 87, The Palms, 45 Reed St, Tikipunga, Whangarei.

JOHNSON, Lenard Plummer Graham. (Dad). Passed away Wednesday 17th December 2013. Loved Father of Kate and father in law of the late John, friend of Colin and grandfather of the late Jane, Jack and present Oli and Paddy. Dad - you were always there for me and my rock through thick and thin. Rest now. Arohanui.

JOHNSON, Lenard Plummer Graham, (LPG). Passed away 17th December 2013. Loved father of Trish and father in law of Sarah. Thank you for everything Dad, especially the fishing, the sailing and the vege gardening. It's been a fantastic ride, and yes I will get the beans in on time.

JOHNSON, Lenard Plummer Graham, (Lenny boy). Passed away 17th December 2013. Loved father of Louise, father in law of Randal and grandfather of Jack and Phillipa. At peace now after a tough battle - but beautiful memories remain.

JOHNSON, Lenard Plummer Graham. 12 January 1927 - 17 December 2013. Dad you have now passed from this world and have gone tothe big fishing and golfing ground in the sky. You were my hero, always there through thick and thin. I will always remember you. The world is a lesser place without you in it. The wind is in the north. Your loving son, Peter.

JOHNSON, Lenard Plummer Graham. 12 January 1927 - 17 December 2013. On the 17th of December, Dad/Granddad slipped away from us and now rests peacefully. We will miss you. From your loving Son Peter, Daughter-in-law Robyn and Grandchildren, Abbey, India and Eleanor. I am a ship who has slipped beyond the horizon just out of sight, but not out of mind or heart. For my sails have now become wings and now I can soar.