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Olaf JOHN Obituary

JOHN, Olaf Arthur:
Passed away unexpectedly at home on 30 September 2021, after a long illness, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Daphne; loving father of the late Robin and father-in-law of John; uncle of Mike, Jenny, Corran and the late Nicky. Grateful thanks to the staff of Khandallah Medical Centre, the Khandallah Pharmacy, the Hospital Health Care team and the Nurse Maude team. A long-time guide with the botanical friends at Otari-Wilton's Bush. Messages and tributes can be placed in Olaf's tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. A service to celebrate Olaf's life will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, on Wednesday 6th October at 11.00am, thereafter private cremation.

Published by Dominion Post from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, 2021.

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October 7, 2021

Dear John - thank you for always being there, not only for my beautiful friend Robin but also for Olaf. Saying goodbye to another long family friend today was hard - I am sure Robin would agree it was a beautiful service and a lovely tribute to Olaf's life.

Mary Allan

October 5, 2021

Olaf, Daphne and Robin were all much loved members of our family. I know that Arnie and Jocelyn Allan loved you all and I have fond memories of roast dinners and picnics at Makara Beach. Olaf was a gentle and creative man and will be much missed. Mary and Barbara

Sara Knox

October 4, 2021

I will always remember Olaf, both the young and vital Olaf (at our Knox/John family picnics, disappearing into the bush with dad, camera in hand, to search for orchids, or at dinner parties, telling ribald jokes in his soft voice) or the mellowed later life Olaf, still pointing his camera at orchids, and loving up Honey, the beloved burmese cat. Hanging in there, just, after losing Robin. Now he too is gonegently, into the good night. I loved him, and I will miss him.

And thank you, John Randall, for being so kind, and generous, and warmly there for Olaf over the last long months.

Louise Sligo

October 4, 2021

Heart felt thoughts to John and family.
Olaf, Daphne and Robin most special people.

October 4, 2021

To John and Family,

My deepest sympathy on the lost of Olaf.
This is another long family friend of over 40 years passing. I am thinking of you after loosing Robyn earlier this year.
Anna Robieson

Sabine Gupta

October 4, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we learnt of Olaf's death. He will be greatly missed by both his family and friends. Our families have been friends since Olaf and Daphne first came on a two year teacher exchange to England with Robin in the late 60's.
With our deepest sympathies.

Corran John

October 3, 2021

A lovely gentle man. My school holidays going down to Wellington by train - Olaf & Daphne were the most wonderful Uncle & Aunty.

mary allan

October 2, 2021

in loving memory of Olaf

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Memorial Events
for Olaf JOHN

Oct

6

Service

11:00 a.m.

Cockburn Street Chapel

cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington