Unexpectedly on May 5, 2021, in Christchurch, aged 82 years.
Dearly loved husband and traveling companion of Leonie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Fiona and Alan Renton-Jarman, Steph and Ben Nilson, Elizabeth and Andy Sanson, and Catherine and Neville Monk. Loved grandad Jack of Emma, Sara and Kelly, Lucy, Ella, Claudia, Liam, Lachie, Aria, Jack, Fergus, and George.
Loved great grandad Jack of Jackson, Harry, and Louis, and a loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Messages to 34 Alpine View, Hokitika 7810.
A Service to Celebrate Jack’s life will be held in St. Andrew’s United Church, Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika on Tuesday, May, 11, commencing at 1:30 pm. Private cremation to follow.
So very sad to hear of Jacks passing. He will be missed, and my condolences go out to Leonie and the family. RIP Jack
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love and hugs Barbara-Anne (O’Brien) and family
So sad to hear of your very sad loss – such a lovely man – thinking of you all. Alan and Carlene Packham
Really sorry to read of Jack’s passing. Our condolences to Leonie and the girls.
Im so sorry to read of Jacks passing. Such a lovely kind man who always had a smile. My thoughts and love are with you Leonie and family at such a sad time. x x x
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Condolances RIP Jack
Much love to you and all the family, Leonie. Jack was a gentleman.
Leonie, Fee, Steph, Lizzy, Catherine and families
I’m so sad and sorry to read of Jacks passing. I really enjoyed my years at Rentons with Jack (and you all). He was a true gentleman and and great character to be around.
You will miss him dearly.
RIP Jack.
Kelly Kyle (Agnew)
Aunty Fi and family my heart truly breaks for you all xxxx Sending you all so many cuddles xxxx Jack is such a highly respected and liked man here on the Coast and he will be remembered for his legacies for years to come xx
So sorry to learn of Jack’s passing and condolences to all of his family.
Jack was a fabulous boss and workmate and will be sadly missed by many.
Treasure all of those great memories you have.
RIP Jack
Leonie & family, stunned to hear the sad news of Jack. Very fond memories of him while working at Rentons. A great sense of humor & a true gentleman. Thoughts are with you all.
A wonderful man, a real gentleman, and my thoughts are with Leonie and the family at this sad time.
Sincere condolences to Leonie and family at this very sad time
Jack was a true gentleman and will be a huge loss to the community
Death gives us heartache no one can heal, love gives us memories no one can steal….my deepest sympathy to you Leoni and your girls. Jack will be sadly missed.Big hugs to you all .xx
sincere condolences to Leonie and family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. He wi be sadly missed by you all.
Very sorry to hear this news. Jack was a well respected man about town. Thinking of you Leonie and family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time .
Very sad to hear this about Jack sending hugs to Leonie and family ❤️
Sincere condolences to Leonie and her family at this time of sadness RIP Jack
Deepest condolences to the Renton Family. May your memories of Jack always bring a smile to your face.
RIP
My condolences to Leonie and family. What a terrible loss. Jack was always a shining light to family, friends and community. The way he talked of his family, I know he will leave a big hole in your lives. Leonie, I’m speechless and send lots of love
To Leonie and family, so sorry to hear of Jacks death, a true gentleman ,always a friendly word to everyone, he will be missed. Fran and David Amberger
Our sympathies to leonie and family on Jack’s passing. I know Dad thought highly of him.
From the Skilton family.
Thinking of you all, So sad to learn about Jack’s passing – he was a lovely man, always a ready smile and a great laugh. Will miss him Rip Jack
Leonie and family – so sorry to hear your sad news. Thinking of you.
Sending sympathy from the bottom of my heart. Jack was a wonderful Hokitika icon. His common sense, hard working ethic, pride in his family and most of all his humour and ability to make everything fun will live on in the heart of Hokitika. RIP.
Thinking of you all at this devastating time.
Jack was a true gentleman both in his work and with all his family and friends.
A boss and leader second to none at work and was always willing to listen.
Never told you off when someone would sneak into the office to turn the radio up but managed to turn it down with out you knowing.
Aroha
thinking of you all at this very sad time, A true gentleman one of a kind. Sending much love
So sad to hear, my thoughts to Leonie and Fiona, who I met while representing Hammer. I used to visit every 6 months or so and learnt so much from him. He was so welcoming and a real gentleman.
Leonie so sorry to hear of your loss.. sending you and your family big hugs
The best boss I had as a youngster growing up in Hokitika. Incredibly kind and humourous, a real gentleman . One of the rare ones.
My sincere condolences to all the family. A great loss.
My thoughts are with you all. So sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. Such a lovely man. Hugs to you all x
Leonie, Fiona, Steph, Liz, Catherine and families thinking of you all at this sad time. Jack was such a lovely man who always had a smile and time for a chat. Treasure your memories of a wonderful man, take care. Hutchy
Deepest condolences ? to the Renton family for the passing away of Jack—- he always had time for people and a kind smile ? on his face
Renton family have made a huge contribution to Hokitika and Westland with there business and sponsorship
RIP Jack ?
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Thinking of all the family and extended family at this time, A gentleman and great mentor to Hokitika has passed, my self like many others in this town have grown from knowing this gentleman his respect for everyone has been passed on to my generation and younger to respect every person you meet and treat them as equals, lol my time cleaning at Renton’s, Leonie, our thoughts are with you at this time.
So very sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. My sincere condolences to Leonie and girls.
Dearest Leonie and Girls.
Deep condolences to you all for the loss if Jack.
Such a gentleman, a great loss to you all and to the Coast.
A fine fine man.
Kindest Regards,
Sheri Wright
Thinking of you, Judith. Rentons are very much part of Hokitika.
My thoughts are with you. Sincere condolances to you all.
From Naomi & family
On behalf of all Hokitika Rotarians We send our deepest sympathies to the Renton family . Jack was a fine man and a valued friend to us all – we will miss him . Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Leonie and Family, thinking of you all at this sad time. The great memories you have will always keep Jack close.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Jack played a huge part in our community over the years. Sending strength and love to everyone
Leonie and the Renton families, we are so sorry to learn of Jack’s passing.
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this sad and difficult time.
Jack was a top man, always very approachable and friendly.
Our thoughts are with you all, RIP Jack.
Doug and Yvonne Cochrane.???
My condolences to the family of Jack Renton a true gentleman my last contact with Jack was when he played the last post for my father-in-law as he had requested at his graveside over forty years ago George Thomson
Deepest sympathy to Jacks family Jack would go away out of his way to cater for your needs at Renton Hardware nothing was a problem to him RIP Jack
To Leonie and Girls,also Judiths family,our very deepest sympathy hearing of the loss of your much adored Jack.A lovely man who will be so missed by all.Hugs from Lyn and Erl Robinson….Kumara Junction
Dear Leonie, Fi, Steph, Lizzie, Catherine and families, sending you all love and strength to get through this very sad time in your lives. I have fond memories of Jack while living in Hokitika and he was always so nice. He will be sadly missed.
Di Kemp ( Radomski)
To Leonie, Fiona, Steph, Liz and Catherine and extended family, My sincere condolences to you all, Jack was a most respected man in Hokitika, Westland and the West Coast, a man that encouraged me when I went into business and provided much cherished and valuable support, a man I regarded very highly and with the most highest of respect, in my eight and a half years working at Renton Hardware he was the best of bosses and respected his employees as much as anyone that I have known.
Rest in peace Jack and may the family have many long and fond memories.
Regards Matthew and Rose Fairmaid.
Deepest Sympathy to Leonie and Family
Our thoughts are with you all
It was a pleasure to work for Jack and his family .
A sad loss to us all.
Peter A Beck
To Leonie, Liz and extended family. Deepest sympathy on Jack’s sudden passing. Thinking of you all that this sad time.
Leonie, Fi, Steph, and family I’m so sorry for your loss. So many careers started under the safe and generous hands of Jack. A quiet entrepreneur coupled with all qualities of a true gentleman. RIP
Leonie, Liz, Fi, Steph & Catherine – Jack’s girls ❤️ Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences. Such a wonderful kind man and true gentleman. Hold your memories close to your heart. RIP Jack.
Very sad to hear of Jacks loss. He was my best mate during Primary School. Wonderful memories.
Leonie and family
My early memories of Jack are the Review years, what fun we all had, he made us ‘new members’ very welcome. He was also a member of the Municipal Band along with my dad, Amuri and am sure he played the last post at my dad’s funeral.
My thoughts and love are with you all, he will be missed, but dwell on the good times you have all had together,
Di King
Liz and extended family. Deepest sympathy on Jack’s sudden passing. Thinking of you all that this sad time. Love Paul and Carla Suisted
Big hugs, prayers and warmest thoughts to all the girls and their families. A very loved man and a gentleman. Be good to yourselves during this time. xx
My Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time ??
Very sad to hear Jack has passed away , such a lovely man. thinking of you all at this very sad time x
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Adrienne Dimmick & Tony Arnold
To Leonie, Fiona, Steph, Liz, Catherine and family.
I’m so sorry to hear the sad news of Jack’s passing. He was a lovely man. You will no doubt have many special memories to treasure always. Thinking of you all.
Our sincere condolence to all the Renton Family , at this very sad time. May Jack rest in best.