Foster HUSBAND Obituary

my condolences to Jan and family. John was a great neighbor and friend to my parents Bill and Shirley Moss on Tweed st.

So sorry to hear of Johns passing.
John was a true gentleman and a great fellow musician.
We had many fond memories of various playing gigs around southland.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Rest in peace John.
Ian Sherborne (Christchurch)

Deepest sympathies Jan and family an amazing man, love Robynne Sparks (nee Cleaver)

Condolences to John's family, friends and many colleagues. I grew up knowing John's artwork. We have several of his art books and still have one of his portraits of my Great Grandfather in our family home.

What a lovey guy. He painted me a picture on a sad occasion, that hangs on a wall of our home and always has. Wasn't a bad musician either. I remember the speakers he had inserted into the walls of his lounge that when turned up loud made the entire room shake. Sleep well my old friend.

Sincere sympathy to Anya, Mike and family
From May Evans

My thoughts are with family at this sad time. Fond memories of John at Foveaux Radio.

To the late John Husband family I have fond memories of John when he worked at Foveaux Radio and him coming to the Waiau Hotel and him drinking a Sheep Dip whiskey. My thoughts are with you all

John was the passionate Director of the Anderson Park Art Gallery (Invercargill Public Art Gallery) for 34 years. He painted and drew many historic and iconic places and buildings around Southland that form a substantial legacy within the collection that will be appreciated by generations into the future.

Too many wonderful times with music and fun to ever be forgotten. A good friend. Love and sympathy to you all.

Sorry to learn this. John was a fine artist and broadcaster who added so much to southern life when we lived there. A memorable character. He´ll be greatly missed.

thinking of you all... so sad Debs -- Lynette Lilley

Kia ora, I knew John when I worked at Foveaux radio. I was a young announcer and John was just great, an inspiration and why I eventually became a journalist. An amazing talent, and great artist. I last saw him years ago in Bay of Plenty. He also sent me a letter as he'd heard me on RNZ years ago. I've always kept that letter from John.

We recall those wonderful days just after 9am with John(Chub) & microphone in hand and the very extensive radio audience. We looked forward to those moments & have many memories.Sincere condolences to the family. John & Nancy McHugh

A respected and experienced local broadcaster and artist who supported local persons in education throughout the seventies and eighties with his Southland Talks Back broadcasts and hands on tuition at our local school. RIP John.

QSM
29.1.1930 – 17.11.2025
Holding many fond memories and good times close - the Husbands (Mark, Karen, Deborah, Brandon and Fiona) and the Glen girls (Odette, Anya, Ginia and Liselle), their partners, spouses and families were sad to hear of John's passing. Many thanks to Bupa Longwood Care Home for their diligent care in his last years. Finally free of the restrictions that confined him over those years. Enjoy the music again John, drum on, and have a fine wine or a whiskey with that.