Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Country Lodge on Sunday 15^th January 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan and much loved father and father in-law of Ruth, Peter and Joanne, Mary and David. Adored Gpa of Oliver, Alice and Sam and GGpa of Noah. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 22 Meura St, Matamata on Saturday 21^st January at 11am. Should anyone desire, contributions may be sent to St John, 32 Rawhiti Ave, Matamata. Messages to the Townshend family C/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short St, Matamata 3400.