Passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday 28th April 2025, aged 78. Beloved and adored husband of Sandie and the late Nancy. Loving father of Natalie and Andrew and stepfather of Fern, Ben and Cathryne. Respected father-in-law of Ralph, Vanessa and Lin. Special Grandpa John of Jasmine, Joshua, Connor, Dane and Brooklyn. Loved older brother to Paul and Jan (UK).
Brother-in-law of Mark and Lisa and loving uncle of Hannah Rose.
"Sweet dreams my love"
A celebration of John's life will be held at Woodlands Estate, 42 Whitikahu Road, Gordonton, on Saturday, the 3rd of May 2025 at 1:30pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Ronald McDonald House -
https://rmhc.org.nz/donate/ All communications to the Meads family, PO Box 439, Hamilton 3216.

Published by Waikato Times on Apr. 30, 2025.