Here is John Paterson’s online obituary. Please accept Everhere’s sincere condolences.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Paterson (Kew, South Island), who passed away on October 10 2018, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He was predeceased by : his spouse Valmai Jean.

He is survived by : his children, Stephen (Ann-Elizabeth), Graeme (Ann), Philip (Kathy), David (Sandra), Murray (Tracey), Keith (Helen) and Andrew (Debby); his step-children, Barry, Robyn, Trevor, Ann, Neil, Nicki, Gayleen, Tony, Allan, Sue, Owen, Gordon, Jenny, Kerri and Mandy. He is also survived by his 21 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. The family would appreciate donations to St John Ambulance in lieu of flowers. (https://www. stjohn. org. nz/Support-us/donate/feb-appeal-2018/).