On Sunday, December 8, 2024, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Valmai, and the late Alison, loved Dad and father-in-law of Stephen and Julie, Jill and the late Geoff, adored Grandad of Christopher and Jules, Andrew, Robert and Esther, and adored Great -Grandad of their families, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Valmai and Graham (Auckland), Jeanette and Peter, loved step-father, uncle, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Doak, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A special thanks to the staff of Parkside Medical at Christchurch Hospital, for their expert care. Cut flowers only please. The celebration of John’s life will be held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4 Pound Street, Amberley, on Monday, December 16, at noon. Private interment thereafter.