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John BEECHING

John BEECHING Obituary

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on August 27, 2025.

"Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui-a-Tāne".

As per John's wishes, a private cremation has taken place. For all those that wish to celebrate John's long life, a memorial will be held at the Cawthorn Institute, 98 Halifax Street, The Wood, Nelson, on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1.00pm.


Published by Nelson Mail on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Rose Round

August 31, 2025

I knew John for over 40 years. The world needs more John Beeching's. He was a complete gentleman. Well read, highly intelligent, and great fun. I loved our time together. I was so fortunate to call him my friend. Rest in peace John. I will miss you intensely and feel so grateful I saw you and Wendy recently. All my love to his family. Rose

Denise Bailey

August 31, 2025

I first met John at the old RSA club rooms in Rutherford St. had many great conversations and plenty of laughs,John did`nt like swearing,said it was poor command of the English language! and boy was he intelligent, when my late Son was at high school and didn`t know homework questions it was on the phone to Mr Beeching John always had the answers.To John`s entire family please accept my most sincere sympathy,a great man.

Mark Brain

August 31, 2025

A sad loss after a great innings, thank you John for your contributions during WW2 and beyond

Chris Win

August 30, 2025

Thankyou John for the lovely memories of the RAF, and especially the memory you shared of my Father during that time.

Gabriel King-Turner

August 30, 2025

Sad to hear of his passing.Mr. Beeching, as he was to us,lived in a bach on our Matipo Tce farm between Princes Dr., and Nlsn hospital in the 1960s.He was held in high regard by my late parents.And to we children he was always cheerful and kind- we even had the honour of attending his wedding.Deepest sympathy to his loved ones. Gabriel King-Turner.

Lyle Filer, Leo and Carol DeSchot

August 30, 2025

Our condolences go out to the family at the loss of a great guy. He will be sadly missed

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