Obituaries

CHIRNSIDE, John: (QSM, JP) – On Saturday, 3 December, 2022, aged 87 years, the family acknowledge the passing of John a man who dedicated his life to serving the needs of the community.  Dad to Mark, Tracy, and Neal. Father-in-law figure to Tanya, Tony and Fon.  Grandad to Bradley, Dylan, Emily, and Olivia, and special to their partners. GG John to Gabby, and Rylan. Justice of the Peace, lifetime Labour Party member, former employee of Air New Zealand engine workshop, and former national delegate of the Engineers Union. Founding board member at Unimed, and former president of the New Brighton Bowling Club.  Join us in a service  recognising John’s life at AvonPark Chapel, Cnr  Kerrs and Pages Roads,  Friday, 9 December  at 10:30am.