John BATH Obituary

On behalf of the Otago and Southland Brass Bands Association, I wish to extend our deepest condolences to John's family.
John was one of those bands people that you could always approach for a conversation and a darn good laugh. He will be sadly missed not only on the OSBBA Contest stage but also in our wider banding community around the country.
Rest in peace Bathy.

Chris Herman
Vice President
Otago and Southland Brass Bands Association

John was one of the great characters of banding. I enjoyed catching up with him over the years. He was a great team man and added much to the fabric of the Invercargill Garrison Band. Sincere condolences to John's family and Invercargill Band members.

Condolences to the Bath family with the loss of your Dad. He was one most friendly and humorous people, lots of great memories.

Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of a really great man. He will be missed by many in our community.

Condolences to the Bath family.
Always enjoyed John´s company,especially the cycling days.

Sincere condolences on the loss of your precious John. He was a legend in every way - mischief was his middle name. He will be sorely missed.

John was a unique person prepared to give many things "a go". As an adult he learned to play the trombone with The Invercargill Garrison junior band until he could play well enough to join the senior band where he became a stalwart for many years. John always had a story or joke to tell when intense rehearsals needed a bit of "lightening up". If I am not mistaken he also took up bike racing at a mature age. Nor was he afraid to start a business or two all of which became well known. He will be greatly missed by many. Condolences to his family all of whom he was very proud.

JB.....a top man always up 4 a good story ..all while helping the whanau in the gladstone bike shop. I always left the bike shop with a smile on....RIP JB....sincere condolences to the bath whanau

Condolences to the Bath families. Lots of fond memories in the shop and through cycling.

Lovely memories of John taking my bike for him to fix
before going to Hawai Ironman. Rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all family members. Memories of a very nice man.

Memories of fun times with a true gentleman.
Condolences xxx

A great person, friend, and colleague. We will all miss you.

A great person,friend,and colleague.
We will all miss you.

A wonderful person.

to Bath Family
deepest sympathy for your loss
Lovely memories of John