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John SIMS Obituary

SIMS, John Anthony:
Sadly, we lost our dear John on Saturday 19 June 2021 at Te Rangimarie Hospice. Very best friend and beloved husband of Pam. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Joanie and Alistair, and Joel and Stine. Treasured Poppa John of Amy, Caitlin, Indie, and Asher. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mark and Lorraine, Andrew, Lyn, Julie, and Craig. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to the Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Sims Family may be left on John's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/john. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Saturday 26 June 2021, at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, John's funeral will be live streamed via his tribute page.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
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21 Entries

Stephen & Helen Foreman

July 9, 2021

So sorry to hear that John has passed away. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Michele Lace

June 29, 2021

We were so sad to hear the news of Johns passing. We have such fond memories of him from Waiwaka tennis club. Joanie and Joel spoke so well at the funeral, John would have been very proud. Thinking of you all. Dave and Michele Lace

Rosemary Tatham

June 25, 2021

To Pam, Joanie and Alistair, Joel and Stine and families,

We are very sorry to hear about John.
Our thoughts are very much with you at this sad time.

Kind regards,
Rosemary (nee Bolton) and Martin Tatham

Sue Brookes

June 25, 2021

Pam,Joel,Joannie and family. My thoughts are with you. I have many fond memories from the rep football days. Memories last forever.
Sue Brookes❤

Chris Greer

June 24, 2021

So sorry to hear of this great loss to your family.Thinking of you all.
Chris and Sally Greer

Amber-Jane and Alison Reid

June 23, 2021

Pam so very sorry to read of John's passing. Our thoughts and love are being sent to you and the family. RIP

Shane Parker

June 23, 2021

Sad to hear of Johns passing lucky we caught up recently in the surf. My boys have fond memories of him through Boys High and our involvement in rep soccer with Joel and Scott the world would be a better place with more gentle people like John. Shane Cath Scott Finn Sean

Garry Northcott

June 23, 2021

Condolences to the family. Many memories of John from surfing thru to football. Garry and Bon Northcott

Peter Roughan

June 23, 2021

So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Our thoughts are with you all. John, you were a great mentor to the NPBHS squash team over a long time. I have fond memories of travelling and assisting you at many national tournaments. RIP

Gary Bell

June 22, 2021

Heartfelt condolences Pam. Fond memories of a wonderful colleague and friend at NPBHS. RIP in peace John

June 22, 2021

Dear Pam, Joanie,Joel and Families, absolutely saddened to hear of Johns passing,my thoughts are with you all. Lots of Love, Don Hodge

Pam O'Byrne

June 22, 2021

Sincere sympathy to John's family on his passing. Always a smile on his face and a pleasure to work with when I was at NPBHS office.

Shuna Giles

June 22, 2021

John was a stalwart at Waiwaka tennis club for many years. He was an excellent mentor with the young people and coaching the adults of the club where he will be deeply missed. He was also a personal friend. Sincere condolences to you Pam.

Michelle & Paul Ruchti

June 22, 2021

We were all shocked and very saddened to read about John's passing .
So pleased we bumped into him and Pam in Piopio awhile ago , was a lovely surprise to see a face from the passed , he was a big part of our boys lives.
Sending all our love and prayers
The Ruchti family Taupo , London and Perth

Ken & Kaylene Ireland

June 22, 2021

So sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a gentlemen and a great neighbour. Condolences to you and your family.

Ken and Kaylene Ireland

Marty Suchy

June 22, 2021

I have fond memories of Mr Sims as a student of NPBHS. He really enjoyed his job, his students and his school.
John had a very calming demeanour which helped many of us.
RIP

June 21, 2021

Thank you for what you did for me at NPBHS John. RIP. Chris patten

June 21, 2021

Dear Pam and family, we're so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great past member of the Kawaroa Park Squash Club and came down with the NPBHS group each week for many years. Always up for a laugh and a chat. Please accept our condolences
Sylvia Penny
Past Club Manager

Mike Jack

June 21, 2021

John
So Sad to hear this , you were a great friend of Kawaroa Park squash club, and we had some good games against each other.
Mike Jack ex President and Life member
Barb Jack.

Judy Knuckey

June 21, 2021

So sorry to hear of your loss Pam. Our thoughts are with you. Judy Knuckey

Alan Smith

June 21, 2021

So sorry to read of John's passing Pam. May you draw strength from the love of family and friends at this time of your loss. Much love. Alan

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Service

10:30 a.m.

Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street Strandon, New Plymouth 4312

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