John WELLS Obituary

Dear Carole, we were upset to hear about John´s passing. He was a family friend for many years and helped us with advice on the farming side . Our parents ,Joy and Peter, really enjoyed his company and stories about his hunting and fishing.
He continued his interest in our family and farm well after he retired .
Will always think of him fondly
Chris and Lesley

Thinking of you all many fond memories may John RIP , Maree Daneka Kirisa and Latesha & the Late Kevin

Best man 6/02/1973

I first met John in 1966. We both played rugby for the Te Kuiti senior team and became free firm friends ever after. We shared many diving , fishing ,sailing adventures. John was good-natured, calm under pressure, Had a very wry sense of humour was well balanced, unassuming and non-judgemental.
Jane and I have many fond and precious memories of the times we spent together over the years . RIP dear John

My condolences to Carol and family on the sudden and shock passing of a John. Been a great friend, had many good hunting trips to remember, have great respect for him. A sad loss to us all.
Graeme Kelly

It is with great sadness that we must deal with the loss of our first member of Red Mercury Enterprises team, John Wells. All condolences go to Carol and family.

PS, Attached is the last known photogragh of the Red Mercury team together accept for Malcom McLeod who was away at the time.

So very sad to hear of Johns passing on Sunday. As a family freind John took the time from his busy life to take a keen wide eyed 12 year old boy and show him the ways of the New Zealand wilds. Many years of great times followed from that first meeting and there are way to many adventures to mention here. He was a free spirit and a great inspiration to me and it will be very sad knowing that he's not around. All my condolences to Carol and the greater family.
See you on the other side John. The Kid !

To Carole, and John's wider family. Sincere condolences on the passing of John Wells. I have only seen him sparingly in recent years but wish to acknowledge his kindness and support for the dairy farming community he worked with over a long period of time. His wisdom, humour, compassion and easy-going manner saw him held in high esteem by many farmers. After a discussion group with John in attendance, we all had a bit more spring in our step for the afternoon milking...This news, although sad, brings back fond memories of those days. He was a great man.

Kind Regards from the Hall family at Albert Road, past and present.

Peter and Celia

My sincere condolences to you and your family Carol. John was an essential support to me when I was farming in Inglewood. A kind and gentle man who was an excellent advisor.

Ross McEwen (Possum)
To Carol and Johns families my condolences.
50 + years of friendship with John who was a mentor to my children in their younger years
RIP my friend

Ross McEwen (Possum)
To Carol and Johns families my condolences.
50 + years of friendship with John who was a mentor to my children in their younger years
RIP my friend