On Monday, April 7, 2025, at home after a short illness with his family by his side, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Helen, beloved father and father-in-law of Darryl, Leanne, John, Glenn and Marg, Sarah, Jack and Kirsty, loved Grandpa of his 8 grandkids and 2 great-grandkids, beloved brother of Janette Jones, and the late Anne Wilson, loved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Messages can be left on John’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. At John’s request a private cremation has been held. Drinks and a get together, in memory of John, will be held at the Kaniere Hotel, at a date and time to be advised.
John Kenneth Aitken
April 7, 2025
Really sorry to hear this news, my condolences to Helen and families 💕
Deepest Sympathy my thoughts are with you all at this time with the passing of John. RIP
OMGOODNESS..So very sad to read this ..
Our Deepest Sympathies to you Helen and Extended Families.
Thinking of you all during this time.
The Memories will still stay…
Keith Bill.
& Mary Fittock.
My condolences Helen and Family 🙏🏻 Rest in peace John my friend, you will be sadly missed 💜
Best Wishes to the family.He was a real good b***d
So very sorry to hear this. Deepest sympathy to Helen and family.
Condolences to Helen and your family on John’s passing R.I.P john
Condolences to Helen and family R.I.P John Colleen Astwood née Blair and whanau.
So very sorry to hear this. Deepest sympathy to Helen and family
RIP John. 🌹🌹🌹
Our condolences to you Helen, the family and friends. 💐
Rose, Rex Matthews and family.
Sincerest condolences to Helen, Sarah and family. Thinking of you all xx
Deepest sympathy Helen and family, fond memories of John and you all on Gibson Quay, Tony Foster
Sending my deepest condolences to you Helen and family. John was a good man. He was a well respected person in our community. RIP John.
So sorry to see this – thinking of you
Condolences to the Aitken family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Last of the three wise men. Will miss you John. Kay and Colin.
Condolences to the Aitken family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. The Hibbs family from Kaniere days. 💜
So sorry Helen, he was a good man. Ken enjoyed his visit a few weeks ago.
Thoughts are with you and your family. Xx
Thinking of you Helen and family. BIG hugs ❤️❤️
Condolences John and family for your loss, RIP John
Deepest sympathy to all Johns family.
Always enjoyed a chat while having a convival at Kaniere.
Gloria and Goog McGill.
Condolences to all John’s family
To Helen and family so sorry to here about John’s passing
To Helen Cobber and family our deepest sympathy in the passing of John a true good bloke RIP John
Deepest Sympathy Helen and family, and Janet. .
Thoughts and prayers be with you Helen and all your family. Poignant memories of John and all those who were part of that unique era ended now in memories of John
Sincere condolences to Helen and the Aitken families on the sad passing of John.
RIP John.🌹🌹
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
From
Bert and Nancy Thornley
Our Deepest Sympathies to you Helen and Extended Families.
Thinking of you all during this time.
Adrienne and Tony Arnold
Condolences to Helen & family on this very sad news RIP John 🥰
Deepest Sympathy Helen & Family at this very sad time.
Sorry to here about john heĺen an his family he was a good man