Born 11.1.1951. Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 3.5.2021 at Palmerston North Hospital. Loved son of the late Laurence (Laurie) and Margaret Pawson. Loved father, father-in-law and grandad of Louise, Emma and Willow (UK), loved brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Janine (Napier), Ellen and Rodney (Pahiatua), Kevin and Lyn (Hastings), and the late Elaine, loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. An open casket celebration of John’s life will be held at William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding on Friday May 7, 2021 at 11am.