John MACKEY Obituary

Sincere Sympathy in the sad loss of John, he was a true gentleman.
RIP John
Jon and Dianne

We were deeply saddened to hear of John´s sudden passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.

John was clearly loved and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. May you find comfort in the love of family and in the many cherished memories you shared together.

Our thoughts are with Denise, the children, grandchildren, and extended family.

With deepest sympathy,
Blair, Emma, Jamie and Kayla

Dear Denise,
So sorry to hear the news of John´s passing.
I fondly remember the laughs we used to share at the Fire Brigade Canteen in the 80´s and 90´s.
He was so kind to me when Wally passed and I have never forgotten that.
If I was in the country I would have definitely been there to show my respect to him.
Love Lois

To Darren, Katie and family. We are saddened and sorry to hear of the sudden loss if your dear Dad. Sending our love your way, Trish and Pete Hollins.

Thoughts & prayers to Denise & families on the passing of John. Was always a pleasure working alongside of him at fire service call-outs. RIP John. You will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts are with you Denise in this sad time. We have lost a good man, always positive and smiling. Missed our times at the Workies.
Rest easy John, and all our love to you Denise.
Julie and Dennis Murray

So sad to hear of the sudden passing of John (Rum Billy), always one with a dad joke.
Top bloke.
Sincere condolences to Denise and families.
Maurice & Ruth

I am very sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man and I feel grateful to have known him and will always remember him with respect and warmth. We were blessed to have him in our lives and I will always be grateful for the role he played in my children´s lives. He was a proud grandfather and he brought love ,laughter and comfort to our family. Please accept my heart felt condolences to you and all your family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With sympathy
Andree Fahy

Sincere Condolences to all the Family*John was a Special Person and I am so pleased I shared a career in mechanics and Fire Service with him RIP *John my old mate*

John was a colleague of Brown Watch New Plymouth. We shared many years working together. Heart of gold along with a laugh to share. Rest easy my friend. Eric & Linda Smith

Dear Dee and all the family
So far away but right there with you with love. Remembering all the fun times with `Johnny Angel´, a great guy with a big heart and a big smile, which we´ll so miss in `the hood.´
Lynne and Nick Johnson

To Denice and Family, I would describe John as a constant in our lives. He was constantly happy, constantly cheerful, constantly kind and constantly looking for mischief. He was a pleasure to be with and someone who we were proud to call our friend. Unfortunately we are away and won´t be able to be with you to celebrate John´s life with you tomorrow. Our thoughts will be with you all the same.

Denise and Family. Just read on-line the passing of your John. Our sincere condolences. Worked with John in the Fire Brigade for nearly 30 years. He and I got on "like a house on fire". Just a neat guy!!! Have you all in our prayer at this sad time for you all. Our love, Murray and Marie Astwood.

Denise and family, so sorry to hear of John's passing. My condolences to you all at this sad time. I've known John since '76 when when I met ex-husband, Wayne Hale, when they were in the Fire Service together
He was always such a happy, bubbly, lovely person to be around. Always smiling that infectious smile he had and never a negative thing to say about anyone. He will be sadly missed. RIP John. Sheryl Hedley.

To Denise and family. So sorry to hear of John's passing A lovely man and great loss

Thinking of you Rachel and Myah. Sincere condolences to family and friends. Regards, Sharon Knight

So sad to hear of John´s passing Denise. Here for you, when you´re ready. God bless.
Kate

It was a shock to receive that phone call on Monday to advise me of the sudden passing of our friend and snooker pal. John and I, along with 10 others, started our fire fighting careers on 6th March 1972. Been a long time friendship suddenly ended. Condolences Denise to you and Johns family. God bless.

Denise and family.We are so sorry to hear of John's passing.Retired fighters get together will never be the same without the chatter and smiling face of John.God bless Ann and Dennis

Denise and family
Saddened to read, about John. We have memories of his long chats and sage advise with Nettie as she transitioned from teen to adult.
One of life's good blokes gone too soon.
Remembered and appreciated.

To Denise and family sincerest condolences for the loss of John, I worked with John for many years, he was always fun to be around. He had a positive outlook on life and a good work ethic. He will be sadly missed .
Greg and Anne.

We will all miss your cheery smile and wave on Thursday and Friday mornings
when you called in for a "neighbourhood" coffee with your friends and ex fire brigade acquaintences. Condolences to Denise and family.

Sorry to hear of your loss Denise & Family. God Bless You All.

To Denise and family , The sudden passing of your beloved John will have many of his mates that have worked with him for many years at the fire Service asking why one of their good,healthy and fit mates has been taken so soon but John you did a grand job well done now Rest in Peace.
Alistair Gow Ex Vol

Oh John, I was utterly heartbroken when Dad told me you´d passed. Always such a pleasure seeing you around town and when I worked at the supermarket. Our little chats made my day. Thinking of your family during this time. Time to go have a beer and a catch up with the firies have gone before you. Rest in Peace John, you´ll never be forgotten

With our deepest sympathy to Denise and all John's family.
So sorry to hear, but great memories. Shorty & Chris

Condolences to Johns family, I worked with John for many years, always the joker, he found a lot of humour in many things.