John McLEAN Obituary

Sorry to hear of the passing of such a beautiful & talented man. Love & peace to Chris & family.
Leonie Main

So sorry to have just heard of the sudden passing of John. I still remember him as my teacher way back in Te Akau days. Sending sincere condolences on behalf of Kathy, Anne, Christopher and I.
Judith Van Kooten ( née Bottrill)

So sad to hear of John´s passing. Great memories from Norman Street many years ago. Sincere condolences to you all. Love from the Medway family.

We are so sorry for your loss. John leaves a great heritage. With heartfelt sympathy.
Diane & Bruce Hinton

Tena koutou katoa Gregor and whanau,

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father recently Gregor - the strong love that you held for him was evident when we were students together many years ago. I still fondly remember my visits to Mimi and the hospitality and kindness shared by John and Chris on those visits in what now seems like a lifetime ago.

He will live in your hearts forever.

Nga mihi me te aroha nui

Blair Rogers

Sincere condolences Chris at this very sad time, we are thinking of you.

To Chris, Kirsty, Juliet and Gregor and families. Sending our love and condolences, such a huge loss. Had hoped to attend today to honour John but circumstances changed. Thinking of you all

So sorry and shocked to hear the news.
I hope you're holding up Chris and plenty of support. Love Bob n Reiko

Dear Chris and family. We send you our love and support as you grieve the loss of John. He was a clever, interesting and talented man and to lose him so suddenly was very sad. I will treasure my two `John Mcleans´. My paintings are some of Johns very early art and are treasured my me, so Thankyou John. Love and sympathy from Bob and Janet Howe

So very sorry to hear of John's passing. Such great memories from Manukorihi
Intermediate.
Pat Alvis (nee Hall)

Dearest Chris, Juliet and family, We were so saddened and shocked to hear of John´s sudden passing and our love and condolences are with you all at this very sad time. With sympathy and love Dave and Tess James

In the canvas of life, he painted with grace,
A renowned artist, leaving a lasting trace.
With colors and strokes, he told stories untold,
A masterpiece creator, with a heart of gold.

His talents inspired, his works touched the soul,
Through brush and palette, he made hearts whole.
And alongside his canvas, his love was true,
His beloved wife, Chris with many talents too.

In their journey together, hand in hand,
They created a life that was beautifully planned.
Though he's gone now, his art will remain,
A legacy of beauty that will forever sustain.

To his dear Chris , we offer our care,
In this time of loss, we're here to share.
May cherished memories bring solace and light,
As we remember his art, so vivid and bright.

Your love together and his art, a testament so grand,
In our thoughts and memories, they shall always stand.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go to you and your family Chris
Love Garry and Vicki Hopkinson

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

So sorry to hear of your fathers' passing Kirsty. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Fondest regards, Blue & Trudy Adlam

My sincere condolences to Chris and family. I have a lot of admiration for his life.

Our sincere condolences to Chris and family. John will be sorely missed as a great artist and community member.We will always treasure the White Cliffs painting he did for the cover of mum's book-Clifton History.

Sending our love and deepest condolences to Chris and family. A true gentleman who will be so dearly missed.

Julie and Dave Allerton

Enjoyed teaching with you at Waitara Central back in 1975.
Love and care to Chris and family.

To Dear Jake, Juliette and family.

His legacy continues, in more ways than one.

John and Marty Leith.

Sincere Condolences Chris to you and all the family, Many happy memories will always stay in your hearts an ours, Love from Graham Dawn and all our family.

John.
A cherished member of the Urenui Golf Club .
He was our President 2022 , enjoyed a round of golf and the comradship that went with the game .
He will be sadly missed by us all.
Condolences to Johns family

Urenui Golf Club

Much love to you all at this time .... I have special memories of John teaching me art at Manukorihi when I was a student... his encouragement and support were inspirational and to this day I still remember his advice for my sketches... as an art teacher back at Manukorihi I often use his words with my own students. His art lives on in many of us
me te arohanui Sally

I feel privileged to have known John and even more honoured to have his art on my wall. Know that I will always treasure it and the memories it evokes. His personality and wit and creativity just shines through it.

I remember with fondness our times together and am thankful for the advice and fun times.

You have my thoughts and all my heart. I am so sorry for your loss Chris and family.

Sending our love to Chris, Kirsty, Juliet, Gregor and whanau at this sad time. John was a mountain of a man - generous, respected, talented and a friend with a big heart. We will miss you. Lots of love Simon & Maria xx

Deeply shocked by John's sudden passing! His legacy is in the joy and inspiration he shared with all. Much love from the Savage family.

Sending Our Love and Very Deepest Sympathy in the sad loss of such a Wonderful Man. Our thoughts and Prayers are very much with you Chris, Kirsty, Juliet, Gregor and all Family. Much Love, Peter & Brenda Fernee and Family. To Live In The Hearts We Leave Behind Is Not To Die.

So sad to hear of John's sudden departure ...remember.... "He is with you in the gentle breath of the wind - He is with you in the warmth of the morning sun - He is with you in the waves breaking on the beach - He is with you in the twinkling of the stars ... He is with you ... He is with you....

To Juliet, Renee and your families. My heartfelt Condolensces in the loss of your beloved Dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may treasured memories help you through this very sad time.

my love to you and your family dear chris
john's loving generosity and deep humanity has enriched all our lives and will remain in my heart for ever

To Chris, Juliet and family. So sorry to hear about the passing of John our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Somehow it',s fitting that this Urenui icon passed in his studio, I think he would have thought it was an appropriate.

Thinking of you all at this sad time Elaine Watson

So sad to hear of John's passing. Our condolences to Chris and family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
The students of Hamilton Teachers' College, Melville Campus, 1960 - 1964

Thinking of you Chris, Kirsty, Juliet, Gregory and families. So sad to hear of John's passing. May the treasured memories you hold in your hearts be your strength that helps get you through this sad time. Arohanui the Wallace family.

Great man our love is with you all

Wonderful memories from the Concord Food Co-op days back in the 1970s. The McLeans were stalwarts. John is a great loss to the Taranaki community but his art lives on.