On Monday, 28 July 2014, peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long illness.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Sue for 53 years and best father and father-in-law in the world to Darren and Yolanda and Jodie. Loving Poppa to Nicole, Ashley, Corbyn, Jayvia and Ryka.

A service to celebrate the life of John will be held in the Willetts Funeral Services Ltd Chapel on Friday 1 August at 2pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to Hospice EBOP, PO Box 275, Whakatane or may be left at the service. Messages to the Minchin family C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane.