9 January 1940 – 3 July 2021
9 January 1940 – 3 July 2021
DAVIES, Evan John (John):
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday, 3 July 2021 aged 81. Dearly loved friend of Jenny Shaw and her family, very special friend of Les Lewis and all John's family in Wales.
Messages to John’s Family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/john.
A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 8 July 2021 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.
For those unable to attend, John’s funeral will be live streamed via his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
To John Carter's family and friends.. John was a fun caring man; who I had the pleasure of caring for. Will miss my funny man who I always laughed with. Toni Parkes HCNZ Taranaki
RIP Uncle John although you lived far away .Throughout my life I was always proud to tell of my uncle John who had a farm in NZ.
sending our deepest condolences and thinking of you all at this sad time RIP John
Farewell, Taffy. It was always a pleasure to skip you. Whether we won or lost, you remained cordial, positive and friendly - terrific attributes in any individual. When we think of Welsh bowlers around the world, of course, we think of Mal Evans, who became the second champion of the world in 1972. In Taranaki, John, your warmth and friendliness were unbeatable; the epitome of a bowler. Go well, you fine man.
It was a real privilege to have known you mate. You were a very fine example of a human being. Rest in peace my friend. Cysga'n dawel gyfaill. ❤️
sincerest condolences to you and family on the loss of your dear brother. we had the pleasure of spending time with him during his visits to Wales and have many happy memories of him. cwsg yn dawel john.
Altough I have never had the privelage of meeting you John - I have been great friends with Gareth for over 45 years so I have heard many a story about you and the family in NZ . I feel that I know you as I have known Gareth. My sincere condolances to your family at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
I never had the privilege to meet you John, but I do have the privilege of being a close friend of your big hearted brother Gareth, I know we would have got on extremely well as your brother informs me. I am sure with all the love and sympathies from all that knew and loved you that you will sleep peacefully. RIP John, 🙏 ❤❤ from Kevin, Myra, Owen & Cerys ( Monmouth) very close to the farms yiu worked on.
May you rest in peace uncle John. Fly high with my Dad 😇
We never met you, but your brother Gareth (a very good story teller) has told us a lot about you and your farm in NZ. RIP. from Christian and Sally, Denmark
Although i only met you a handful of times but you left a lasting impression.RIP John a real lovely man
So sad to hear of your passing. Not only a true gentleman but a truly gentle man. You will always be alive to me.
Gyda phob cydymdeimlad atoch fel teulu. Condolances to John's family and friends from the Taranaki Welsh. Gorffwys mewn Hedd / Rest in Peace John.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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