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John LIGHTFOOT Obituary

Published by Southland Times on Jun. 22, 2019.

LIGHTFOOT, John Stanley:
Passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019, at his home in Punakaiki after a long journey with cancer. Dearly loved partner of Christine (Chris) King, stepfather of Andrew King and his fiancé Stephanie, and Poppa of Lily. Special thanks to the Oncology staff at Greymouth and Christchurch Hospitals. Also the Palliative Care team and District Nurses in Greymouth - your care and support was invaluable in keeping John at home as he wished. Messages to CMB 42, Punakaiki, RD1, Runanga 7873 or
[email protected]
In lieu of flowers, donationstowards patient accommodation can be made to
https://canterbury-west-coast.cancernz.org.nz/ or you might like to plant a tree. A Service to celebrate John's life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Tuesday, June 25, at 2.00pm, followed by a private interment at Waimairi Cemetery.

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March 15, 2024

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Neil Mahoney

Fond memories of a good friend and mentor at Christchurch Teachers´ College many years ago.

July 5, 2019

I learned so much from John gymnastics wise and had great times away at competitions, squads gym school and trainings with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Bruce and Joy Kitto

June 26, 2019

RON WAINWRIGHT

What a wonderful character John had. Attributes apparent in that character were: honesty, integrity, loyalty, respect for fellow man - a champion and advocate for the less fortunate in life. He had a great sense of humour and slightly unorthodox approach to life and career. A mark of the man was his generosity. When needed John would give you the shirt off his back!!

Arohanui, my very dear friend.

June 26, 2019

Biddie Holmes

I have fond memories of you John gym squads gym school and judging they were great times My deepest goes out to all your family.

June 25, 2019

Ex Gymnast

A wonderful gymnastics coach. Rest Easy John

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