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John Alexander Wallace MANNING

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John MANNING Obituary

After a long courageous battle with cancer Johno left us on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Hospice S.C. with family at his bedside, aged 68. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jackie, loved dad and mate of Kristie and Mark, adored grandad and hero of Benson, son of the late Keith and Mary, brother and brother-in-law of Raewyn and Russell, Helen and Auss, Glennis and Simon, Stephen and Lorraine and a loved uncle of his nieces and nephew. To Dr John Fanning and the ladies (nurses) at Hospice S.C. we express our utmost appreciation for all the love and care you showed John and his family. As per John's wishes a private cremation will be held. Donations to Hospice S.C. are greatly appreciated and messages to 20a Hewlings Place, Temuka 7920.


Published by Timaru Herald on Apr. 13, 2024.

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Karen Smith

July 1, 2024

I was very sorry to read of John's passing..We knew each other going way back in Marchwiel School he was always polite kind and well mannered that's what I noticed about him.
He's around the same age as me now. God bless you and keep you old class mate.

Dave Maginness.

May 8, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Judy Cormick

May 7, 2024

So very sad to learn of Johns passing, sincere condolences to Johns family. ick

Barry Brown

May 1, 2024

Sincere Condolences Jackie
Barry Brown.

Glenys

April 17, 2024

Condolences jacks n Chrissy love Glenys n Doug holden

Ken lloyd

April 16, 2024

Rest in peace oldfriend

Barry Tomkinson

April 15, 2024

Condolences to family

ANGELA KERR

April 15, 2024

Dear Jackie & Kirstie.
I was saddened to read of John's passing. He was a great man. So kind, thoughtful and caring. I worked with him at HNZ and enjoyed our chats.
Deepest sympathy to you all. Angela Kerr

Geoff fuller

April 14, 2024

Condolences Jackie and family.Rest in piece John
You were a real gentleman and a great teammate

Ray Jackson

April 14, 2024

To Jackie Kristie and all the family my most deepest sympathy on the sad loss of John. He led a great life being a force in many fields including banding, softball, salmon conservation and his building work. He will be greatly missed.
Ray Jackson

Roger Olsen

April 14, 2024

Very sad to hear of Johns passing. Deepest sympathy to John´s family. Same class through Marchwiel School and Timaru College. Hadn´t seen John since leaving school, but thought about our school days often.

Sharon Taylor

April 14, 2024

So very sad to hear this news. My condolences to all who love and will miss John terribly.

Betty Manning

April 14, 2024

Dear Jackie,Kirstie and young Benson,plus your nearest and dearest.my love to you all at this sad time.Jackie you have been Johns rock and we thank you for your love and care of him.Robert and I have watch him grow and achieved much and as his god father would have been proud.Kirstie John was so proud of your little boy I so remember showing me his photo on his phone in hospital
My love at this sad time.Betty

Dianne Watson

April 14, 2024

To Jackie, Kristie, Raewyn, Helen and families. So very sorry to hear of John's passing. I have many wonderful memories of you all from the Celtic Softball era. RIP John

Betty Manning

April 13, 2024

Jackie , Kristie , so sad for you all .Remember all the great memories they are yours for ever.I,m glad Johns pain is over but i know how hard its been for you to have gone thro it with with him,thank you for you love and care Robert was proud of his god son .think of the Mannings in heaven who is making the most noise and winning right now.Love to all Auntie Betty

Liz Taylor

April 13, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to Jackie,Kirstie,Helen and raywyne,, thinking of you at this sad time,, John and I playing in the brass band that my uncle was drum major, and both of us wearing red uniforms and John and I were drummers in the pipe band,, hope you and my brother John are doing what you two loved doing,,
I was so lucky to have visited you, and that hug we had will always be special,,, hugs and kisses rip john

Nicky & Bob Merritt

April 13, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to you Jackie, Helen and families, thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Jane Sullivan

April 13, 2024

Gosh, I'm sorry to see that John has passed away. He was quite the character. I so enjoyed working with John in the pool at CBay and our chats about softball, the brass band and life. Jackie, you have been amazing in your care and commitment to John. He was so proud to be a Grandad.
My sincerest sympathy to you Jackie, Kristie, Helen, Raewyn and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Jane

Wendy Sherson

April 13, 2024

So sad to hear the passing of a legend From Marchwiel School to softball an later in life at CBay my heart is filled with wonderful memories of John He was blessed to have such awesome support through his life from family an friends who will have a huge hole in their lives now Time helps us move on but his presence will always exist. "Say hi to Barry for me John"

Bev Johnstone

April 13, 2024

It´s hard when a friend passes even harder when it´s family - you may have moved on mate but your memory and our childhood memories live on - our love and thought are with you Jackie and Kristy -Love Bev, Mike and the families in NZ and Auz

Marilyn Reid

April 13, 2024

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time Marilyn and Brent Reid

Lesley Wallace

April 13, 2024

I read of the passing of cousin John, say hello to uncle Keith and auntie Mary for me, condolences to Helen and Raewyn , may you have many memories to keep of your time with him. Thinking of you all at this sad time .Lesley Wallace

Liz

April 13, 2024

Sincere condolences to Jackie and family at this sad time. Thinking of you.

Liz Kitto (Fuller)

Carlene @ George Nicholson

April 13, 2024

All our heartfelt condolences are with you and your family at this sad time Carlene and George Nicholson

Barry reid

April 13, 2024

My thoughts are with Jackie at this very sad time.

Lynda Johnny Solomon

April 13, 2024

Our thoughts are with Jackie and family at this sad time Lynda and Johnny Solomon

Murray Kitchen

April 13, 2024

RIP John. A lot of memories that go way back & never forgotten.

Elva Toshach

April 13, 2024

Deepest sympathy to Jackie and family on the death of John. Many softball years ago. RIP John

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