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John SHIVNAN Obituary
17 July 1939 - 3 September 2017
On Sunday (Fathers Day), in the ICU at Wellington Regional Hospital, John quietly slipped away, surrounded with love and to the strains of Ave Maria. Treasured and cherished husband of Rosemary for 56 years; loved and loving Dad of Michelle and Patrick Whitaker (Wainuiomata), Paul and Catherine Shivnan (Paraparaumu), Natalie and Peter Hoare (Kahutara) Simon and Angela Shivnan (South Head); proud grandpa of Ben, Daniel, Jake and Grace Whitaker; Robert Shivnan; Niko Hoare; Kyle and Georgia Shivnan; "GGpa" of Charlotte and Maxton; best mate of Jack. The family would like to thank the crew of St John Ambulance Johnsonville 1, staff of the ED and ICU for their professionalism and compassion towards John in the past two weeks. We respectfully request no bouquets but would appreciate donations to St John Ambulance PO Box 10 -102, Wellington 6143, however, flowers from your garden would be welcome. John will be at home (visitors welcome) until his Requiem Mass which will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Parata Street, Waikanae, commencing at 2.00pm, on Friday 8 September, followed by a private cremation.
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Memories and Condolences
for John SHIVNAN
8 Entries
Angela Haddon
September 8, 2017
Dear Rosemary, Nat, Michelle, Paul, Simon and all your family. Condolences to you all for your loss. Sending you all much love, hugs and prayers as you celebrate the life of your much loved husband and Dad. Angela, Quentin and family <3 <3 <3
Helen Smith
September 7, 2017
I am sorry I am unable to attend John's funeral. My thoughts are with you.
Janet Horncy
September 7, 2017
Dear Rosemary and family
Very sorry to hear about John's passing. You were a wonderful couple sharing so much from those early days when you used to go pig hunting out of Wainuiomata, up until the great life you both made at Peka Peka (with hens, doves, peacocks, pigs and sheep). He will be missed so much.
Best wishes and love
Janet
Claire Viskovic
September 7, 2017
Dear Rosemary, I was sad to hear of the passing of your husband John. My thoughts and condolences are with you at this time.
Mary Shivnan
September 7, 2017
John, You taught me many things, there were things I didn't know, but you failed to teach me one final thing ... how to let you go. I wish I had been able to tell you one more time that I love you and cherish the memory of sun pouring into your dining room, struggling to fill in the Domion daily crossword with you and Rosemary. You are now with my Gary and your mum and dad and this in some small way gives me comfort. To my family from across the miles, you are a beautiful strong family and my brother was so very lucky to have you all with him in his final hours. Love to all, Aunty Mary xxx
Gale Broadmore-Hounsell
September 7, 2017
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Send love to you and all the family.
Judy
September 7, 2017
Rest in peace big brother will miss your gentle wise words. I know we will still talk often
David Retter
September 6, 2017
Terribly sorry to hear this, Rosemary. Please accept my love and best wishes.
Thinking of you.
David
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