John PATEMAN Obituary

I ran into John on the Twizel canals where we spent many an hour yarning and exchanging ideas. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
We caught a few salmon together.
Tight lines John.

Had great times fishing with you John. RIP

Sorry to hear was great to catch up at the PVMC rallies and at other times . Mac Mc Drury Motueka.

Great send off today potty you would have been proud. Well done Stan shelly etc for your efforts & again please accept my condolences. So sorry to all family for your loss, & what a loss! Such a full of life character. Thanks for the laughs over the decade's potty. Until I see you again rip ( ride in powerband )

RIP Potty. A genuine great bloke. You will be missed.

A great motorcycling friend will be missed

Condolences to the family.

Although I had only know John ½ a dozen years though our enjoyment the world's largest production motorcycle the Triumph Rocket iii your friendship has made an impact on my life in that short time frame.

The motorcycle world is poorer for the passing of a great man.

Rest easy cobber.

Chris on the the Blue Rocket iii.

sorry to hear of pottys passing,we had some good times at rallies and the pvmc.russell and elza veale blenheim.ex pvmc ch ch.

One of life's true gentlemen.


RIP Potty.


Brent Gudsell (Gus)

Passed away after a short illness, on December 10, 2023 at Timaru Hospital; aged 70. Loved son of Albert and Edith Pateman (both dec). Dearly loved younger brother of Dawn Greer (dec) and Janice, and Graham (dec) Hinks. Much loved uncle of Steph and Shane Fraser, and Brendan and Sarah Hinks. Cherished great-uncle and great-great-uncle of Georgia, Jacques and Louis de Klerk; Meghan Fraser; and Ronan and Isla Hinks. Stepfather and friend to Shane and Tony White. Messages to PO Box 540, Timaru.