AYERS, John: Crossed over the bar, with family at his side on Saturday September 10, 2022. Aged 79 years. Loved husband of the late Bev, loved Dad of Jayne and Phil (Wellington), Richie and Belinda. Loved Grandad and Great-Grandad. A service to celebrate Johns life will be held at Hope Garden of Remembrance Chapel, Clover Road, Hope at 2pm on Saturday September 17. Messages can be sent to the Ayers family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011, or left online at www.shoneandshirley.com/tributes. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Seafarers Memorial Trust would be appreciated and can be made at the service.