John WILLIAMS Obituary

You will be missed so much. Condolences to all the family. Mary Mc

Thinking of you all at this sad time.

We are deeply saddened to hear of John´s passing.
He was not only a loyal customer of Manou´s Café for over 15 years, but also a dear friend and part of our café family.

Every Thursday, Manou looked forward to seeing you - your presence brought warmth, laughter, and wonderful conversations that we will always cherish.

You will be forever remembered and always in our hearts.

With love,
The Manou´s Café Family

Wendy and family. So sorry to hear of John´s sudden passing. We worked together at the bank Wendy and then both ended up in Waitara. May the love of many help you through the tough future days.
Sue Wood (nee Dobson)

Farewell Old Friend. I will be representing the New Plymouth District Council tomorrow to acknowledge your time with us and the valuable contribution you made. On a personal note, you were a good man with a strong set of values and a great sense of humour. RIP. Gordon Brown

Mrs Williams, Wendy, Kim, Craig, Roger and Families.
Sorry to hear of John's passing ,we pass on our Sympathies to you all in this time off loss.
A lot of memories and laughter while John was a member of the Waitara Volunteer Fire Brigade back in the 70's.
RIP John

Wayne, Sue and Zoe Parker

My sincere condolences over the loss of John.

He has provided so many laughs over the years and mum loved his sense of humour.

He will be missed by so many.

Wendy and all of the Williams families, our sincere condolences on the so sad passing of John.
Gary and Sheryl Cleland

Wendy, Craig, Rodger and families.
We were very sad to hear of John´s sudden passing.
We have many fond memories of times shared in a personal and professional capacity, particularly John´s fun sense of humour, which we so much enjoyed.
Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Dale and Rodney Main

So sad to hear of Johns passing. Sending heartfelt condolences to all the William's family

Our condolences to the Williams family. I appreciated John´s friendship over the years working together, especially the times we shared while working at Foodstuffs Wgtn....Glenn & Anne Lowry

I was sad to see John had passed away, much love and thoughts to Wendy, Craig, Roger and families. As a rep, John always greeted me with a smile and a yarn, as a fellow Rahotu person it was always a good catch up, one of the good guys, warmest wishes and deepest sympathies Di Carswell ex (Hancocks)

We are heartbroken by John´s sudden passing. We´ll always remember his big smile, kindness, warmth, and humour. Our thoughts are with you, Wendy, and your family.
Ute and Markus

Kim sorry to hear of John's passing My thoughts are with.
Roger Charlotte and Jacob thinking of you all
Hugs and kisses xxx

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Will miss all our chats. RIP John. Merv and Lorraine

Our heartfelt condolences to Wendy and all of the Williams families. The family through John were very supportive of our venture into Challenge and Four Square ventures which was much appreciated and never forgotten. Betty, Tony McGreal and families

Wendy & Family
My sincere condolences
My loving thoughts are with you all
May Johns wonderful memories give you great comfort.

Wendy and family our thoughts are with you..
A kind Farewell John Williams it shocked me and my family to hear of your passing.. May the maker of life let you enter the Pearly gates driving your mini with pride. RIP
Gary & Judith

Love and thoughts Wendy and whanau very sad to hear of John´s passing x such a loyal loving gentleman may he rest in peace Kim Davie and whanau

Wendy and Family - i was shocked to hear of John's passing. I have know him for many years and he was such a greatbfriend to myself and my family especially to my brother Bernard who passed last year. John you did so much for Waitara and for the people of Waitara - you were so generous and helped so many people. You will be missed so much RIp

Gavin , Carol, Matthew, Oliver and Edward Faull

Wendy Craig and Roger my deepest condolences !!!!! So very sad and peed off to hear john John-boy has checked out as he was meant to go the distance as did Colin and Mum , he will definitely be missed by a huge amount of Kiwis in the Naki and further afield , his love for life , canny sense of humour and flair for business made Jon-boy a one off and he will leave a big gap in so many lives . God Bless his journey without us all but I know Mum and Colin will hold him close until its our turn ... John-boy You were a good mate client and colleague and sadly missed already . Cheers Larry

Too many memories to write down

To all the Williams family, sending sincere condolences, John will be missed by all.
CAVEY family

Sincere condolences to Wendy & all the family on the loss of John. He was a lovely man who always had something to say about what was happening here in Waitara. Such a strong community spirit whether it was work at the supermarket, Lions Club, Xmas Parade, Mini Club. He & Wendy were very supportive of my parents, great mates to Dad (Barry Joyce). He will be missed greatly by his community, club mates, but mostly his family & close friends. Rest in Peace John. Dorothy Joyce, ken & Jo Parsons

Sincere Condolences Elizabeth and Jim McKay

Condolences to
John´s family and friends. He was a great community supporter, a lovely man.

John, you will be missed by all, your jokes, your laughter and giving if a bit of stick. Taken way to soon. Sending love to the Williams family.
Leeanne, Tania and Tara

Sorry I will not be able to get to the service, John always made me feel welcome I store, RIP John

Always a big smile with a cheeky grin and words of funniness. You will be sadly missed in your big circle. Fly high and grin.

Such a sad time for such a beautiful and loving family. Will your dad jokes, sense of humor and your shining smile. Love to Wendy and all the kids.
Mandi Jane Povey

To Wendy, Craig and families, sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts are with you at this sad time

Wendy, Craig, Sharon, Roger Lynley and families
Greg & I are so very sorry to hear of John´ passing.
He was a great neighbour back in the 80´s and never failed to make me laugh or blush with his jokes. Sending love to you all at this sad time xx

To The Williams Family our thoughts are with you all at this sad time in the passing of John we have fond memories of him while we worked at Foodstuffs (Wgtn) RIP John
Bernie and Brenda Brady
Palmerston North

To Wendy and all of the family.Mike and I were very shocked and saddened by John's passing. He was a sincere friend and an even better lion. His sense of humor and his honesty will live with everyone who knew him.

His warm greetings will be greatly missed. Our sympathy to all the family

Wendy I am sorry to hear of your loss and the passing of John.
You will be in my prayers.
Doug.

Fond memories of working with John and his mum and dad at `Williams Store´ in Rahotu. Thinking of you all. Catherine Carr.(Murphy)

Wendy & family....pls accept my sincere condolences on the sad passing of John....a friend of mine ...RIP John...

So sorry for your loss we are thinking of you Wendy and your family at this time Vivienne & Tracee Houghton

So sad to hear of John passing he will be missed around the Waitara community.RIP thinking of all of John's family at this sad time.

Mrs Williams, Wendy, Craig, Roger and families. I was so shocked to read of John´s passing. Was only having a joke with in the supermarket the other day. Always a good story he would tell. Friendly and caring I always found him to be. May your precious memories of him be a great comfort in the coming days.
Margaret Hansen

Sorry to hear of John's recent passing grew up together in Rahotu many memories.

Fond memories of John when I lived in Waitara. Condolences to Wendy and family

The Waitara Lions Club extends their sympathies to Wendy, Craig, Roger and families on John's death. John was a member of the Waitara Lions Club for 38 years. He has made a significant contribution to the Club as our treasurer for the last 17 years. John willingly shared his sense of humour, to those appreciative or not, and there will be less laughter at our tea meetings now.

R.I.P. John

We are heartbroken to share of John's sudden passing on 13th June 2025. Adored and precious son of Jean and the late Colin, much loved and treasured brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Keith Wightman (Waitara), and very special uncle to Philip (Bell Block) and Patrick (Hamilton) and their families.

'Our boy (Wa) you went so suddenly
We did not say goodbye
But we can never be parted
Precious memories never die'