Mr John Lawrence Kelly

29 April 194626 April 2026

KELLY, John Lawrence
Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Sunday, 26th April 2026, just three days short of his 80th birthday.

Loved husband of Rachel (Kay). John lived a simple life and was well known for his passion for vintage cars and machinery. A valued retired member of the Pirongia Fire Brigade, he will be remembered for his quiet dedication and willingness to lend a hand.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at the Pirongia Community Centre Church, 574 Crozier Street, Pirongia, on Tuesday, 5th May 2026 at 1:00pm.

Donations towards John’s memorial, to support Kay at this time, would be greatly appreciated and may be made at:
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-kay-kelly-and-honour-johns-memory, or left at the service.

Messages to the Kelly family may be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800, or left in John’s online tribute book at www.rosetown.co.nz

Funeral service held at Pirongia Community Centre Church

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