John Dalton Alderson
3 February 1929 – 6 November 2022
John Dalton Alderson
3 February 1929 – 6 November 2022
Alifelong cricket purist who was run out on November 6 2022 at his Karaka farm after a robust innings of 93. Highlighs include a sparkling 23 year partnership with the late Gloria, which now sees sons Andrew and Scott and daughters-in-law Lynley and Michelle arrive at the crease with Grandchildren Max, Eliza, Evan, Jack and Kate further down the order. John was a talented sportsman who represented Canterbury in first-class cricket before dedicating himself to running the family brickyard in Christchurch. He moved to milk a herd of Jerseys in Auckland from from 1965. John returns to life's pavillion as a man of unimpeachable integrity who has bequeathed a noble legacy. A memorial service will be held at his farm oon Thursday, November 17. Play starts at 2pm.
Notice by Grahams Funeral Services
Funeral service held at Family Residence
Tributes
Dear John. You were a beautiful man. Always thoughtful kind and going out of his way to do the best he can. Like working very hard to finish a beautiful garden for our arival to nz. We were greeted with tomatoes on toast in his crooked little homely kitchen. It was a pleasure to know him and I wish we could have spent more time with him but distance was our enemy. We will miss that soft voice of his, his kind ways, his thoughtfulness and his funny little talks. Loved you John. Sue and Stan
Notice by Grahams Funeral Services
Funeral service held at Family Residence
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