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John COOK Obituary

John passed away peacefully in his sleep at home with Rosina by his side on Friday, December 27, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved wife Rosina after 60 years of marriage. Best Dad and father-in-law of Tracie and Murray McGrannachan, Carleen and Wayne Stewart. Uncle and father figure of Barry and Stacey Johnston. Much loved Poppa of Brooke and Brian, Zoey and Adam, Mitch, Quinn and Samantha, Matt and Kelsi and a loved step grandad of Michael Stewart. Loving fun Poppa of Kahn, Zain, Ashdin, Tate and baby Blake, Maci, and Hadley John will be missed by his fur babies Honey and Sassie.
"We hold you close in our hearts, to where you shall remain until we meet again."
A service to celebrate John's life will be held on Friday, January 3 at The Hideaway 201, 201 Branxholme Rd, Lochiel, commencing at 1.00pm. Messages to 3 Niddry Crescent, Winton, or may be left on John's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link to the service can be found.


Published by Southland Times from Dec. 30, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for John COOK

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24 Entries

Barbaea Holmes

January 5, 2025

Sending our since´re condolences to you all.
Barbara Holmes & George Wornerùù

Jan Stevenson

January 5, 2025

We were so sad to read of John´s passing, please accept about sincere condolences to you all. Lots of love and hugs. Jan and Kevin Stevenson

Kevin & Sherryl Baker

January 5, 2025

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Sincere sympathy from Kevin and Sherryl Baker

Lorraine Heke

January 3, 2025

Sorry to hear of your loss Rosina, Condolences to you and your family

Raewyn Fallow

January 3, 2025

Thinking of you all in the loss of a much loved man. John will be sadly missed by all. Sincere sympathy from Alex and Raewyn Fallow.

Sue & Tim Burns and family

January 2, 2025

Thinking of you all and sending our deepest sympathy

Eunice Pulley

January 2, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad time

Don Reid (Te Anau )

January 2, 2025

So sorry to learn of John's passing. John was good man who gave his all to the communities in Southland that he served during his life time.
To Rosina and family my deepest condolences

Sandra & Malcolm Dunn

January 1, 2025

Sending our deepest sympathy .
Treasure the memories that you have, they will help ease the pain as you look back.
He fought a long battle.
We are currently up in the North Island so will not be able to attend his funeral.
RIP from Malcolm and Sandra Dunn

Diane Ridley

December 31, 2024

My sincere sympathy Rosina, to you and your family, on John's passing. I knew John in his capacity as an engineer with the Southland District Council and we worked together on many projects in the Te Anau/Manapouri area. I cannot attend John's farewell on Friday but will be thinking of you. Enjoy your many treasured memories,

Everlyn Hand (nee Beer)

December 31, 2024

So sorry to hear of John´s passing. Have some very fond memories of John when visiting Southland and his sense of humour and larger than life personality. All my thoughts and sympathies with you Rosina and your family during this time.

Donna Brazier née Johnson

December 31, 2024

Thinking of you Aunty Rosina, we all have such happy fond memories of Uncle John. Much love to you all xxxx

Phil Masters

December 31, 2024

To Rosina and family, our thoughts are with you in the passing of a very special man. Very fond memories of the old days deerstalking in the Longwoods behind Otautau with the late Doug Nicholls and numerous social occassions in the Winton and Makarewa areas. Sorry we are not able to be with you on friday as Phil is unable to travel.

Linda and Denis

December 31, 2024

Dear Rosina,So sorry to see John has passed away. Our thoughts are with you all. God bless

Jane-Marie Smith

December 31, 2024

Rosina and family.
My deepest sympathies for the loss of John. I was very sad to hear this news.
Sending our love.
Jane and Harry Smith (nee Duthie)
Edinburgh, Scotland

Joe and Sue Beer

December 30, 2024

Sorry to hear of John's passing.
We have a lot of great memories of our trips in NZ and Australia with you both and all the fun on Xmas trips to Southland. Our children have great memories of John taking them on trips around Southland.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Love Joe, Sue and family.

Isobel

December 30, 2024

Dear Rosina, so sorry to hear about John´s passing. I am sure you will have many happy memories of your years together. Sorry we haven´t kept in touch, but you are always in our thoughts.
Lots of Love,
Des and Isobel Stanway.
From Perth .

Sheryll Retallick

December 30, 2024

To Rosina & extended family
Sorry to hear of Johns passing . Thinking of you all .
Sheryll & Kim (pies) Retallick
Mandurah Western Australia
Kevin & Ruth Aitchison
Kilcoy Queensland.

Dave Colley

December 30, 2024

A good friend and great workmate a lot good fun and times together over many years never forgotten my condolences to all the family.

Linda Woods

December 30, 2024

My Condolences Rosina, and Family...Sending much live..
Linda Woods

John Hawkes

December 30, 2024

Many great memories working with John. My condolences to Rosina and family.

John Hawkes
Ex The Kerbies

Fran

December 30, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. The Gibson family.

Robbie and Glenys Mcdowall Roslyn dunedin

December 30, 2024

Sorry to hear of John's passing good memories from gun club and round corner from us when u lived in Arthur street think it Arthur many years ago

January 2, 2025

Much loved son-in-law of Vic* and Lizzie* Feaver and loved brother-in-law of Norman Hardaker (Winton) and the late Feaver siblings.
A very much loved uncle to many.
*Denotes deceased

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Memorial Events
for John COOK

Jan

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Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

The Hideaway 201

201 Branxholme Rd, Lochiel, Southland

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