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John BRAY

1945 - 2021

BORN

1945

DIED

2021

John BRAY Obituary

BRAY, John Arthur:
3.12.1945 - 12.11.2021
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Nelson Hospital on Friday, November 12, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Kathryn. Father and father-in-law of Rowena and Kenny Paton. Brother of Ken (Gold Coast), Greg (New South Wales), Daryle (Perth) and brother-in-law of Malcolm and Adrianne Abbott (Brightwater).
John was much loved and respected by many and will be dearly missed.
Donations to St John Ambulance or garden flowers to John if you wish. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Gardens of the World Marquee, 95 Clover Road East, Hope, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 2.00pm to be followed by his interment at Richmond Cemetery. For those unable to make the service it will be livestreamed. Please email [email protected] for details.

Published by Nelson Mail on Nov. 14, 2021.

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Kat Campbell-Joyce

January 21, 2022

Recently on the full moon drumming I was told of this news, shocked as I didn't want to believe.. I'm speechless beyond words to say of an amazing connection with John over 20 years with all the amazing ways to heal alternatively is was perfect, great conversation awake and wise forever.. Kathryn my heart goes out to you.. you both made mine and my Twins life richer

Robin Malcolm

November 30, 2021

I am so sad to hear of John´s passing. My condolences to Kathryn and family. John has supported my health journey over 30 years, always with a smile,always encouraging. I am so grateful to have had his care, such a compassionate man.
Kia mau koe ki te kupu o tou matua ( hold fast to the words and memories of your father).

Buster

November 22, 2021

I'm going to miss getting treats and high fives from you!

Dave & Lois Gibson

November 20, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to Kathryn & family.
John has been a very special, caring person in our lives and we are very sad to hear of his sudden death.

Margaret Bailey

November 18, 2021

So sorry to learn of John's passing. We had some interesting discussions during my regular visits to him when I lived in Nelson. Much aroha to Kathryn and the family.

Paul & Meryn

November 17, 2021

We are shocked and saddened to read of John's passing.
He was a very talented man in his chosen field and treated us for many years. A great loss and Kathryn we send our deepest condolences to you and your family.

Picnic - Fred,John, Sue & Kathryn Dec 19

Fred Theil

November 16, 2021

To Kathryn and Family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing and wish to extend our sincerest condolences to you.
We are so glad that we were able to catch up last December 2019 and enjoy a great day out. We will forever cherish the time we had with you and John. Thinking of you in this time of great loss, all our love, Fred & Sue

Paul and Jill Clibborn

November 16, 2021

Dear Kathryn, Rowena and Kenny.
We were so saddened to hear of John's passing, and we extend our deepest condolences to you all. He was so caring and thoughtful, we recall him capturing our own wedding on video and packaging it up for us when we had not been able to organise that ourselves.
Treasure the memories, and we wish you strength during this trying time.
All our love,

November 16, 2021

So Very Sad for your loss. He was a beautiful soul that will be greatly missed!Ronnie Brady & Family

Reginald Appelkamp

November 16, 2021

Sincere Condolences to Kathryn, Rowena and family.So sad to hear of John's passing.
Love from Uncle Reg.

John Black

November 16, 2021

John was a friend and colleague whom I held in very high regard. He will bad sadly missed. Go well John

Picnic in Picton 2019

Fred Theil

November 16, 2021

To Kathryn & Family, we were so shocked and sad to here of Johns passing. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. We will always cherish our last meeting and picnic that we had with you in Picton in December 2019.
Thinking of you all in this difficult time with all our Love, Fred & Sue (Cousins from Adelaide, South Australia)

November 16, 2021

Please accept our deepest sympathy John,s passing is a great loss to Nelson
Gwynda & Peter Campbell

Peter Friend

November 16, 2021

So very saddened to read the sad news of Johns passing. Many a time he helped me with his amazing knowledge and healing hands, may he Rest In Peace in the knowledge as he departed this world he was leaving it a better place for many.
Pete and Jill Friend

Connie Winslow

November 16, 2021

What a loss to all of Nelson! He was such a compassionate and caring man and helped so many. My condolences to Katherine on her personal loss.

Vanessa & Chris Beard

November 16, 2021

Dear Kathryn, Rowena and Kenny, our deepest sympathy to you all. We will remember John with fond memories of a friendly chat over the fence. A gentle, caring man with a true gift of healing. Love and strength in the days ahead. Vanessa, Chris & family

November 16, 2021

sorry to hear of Johns passing a lovely man Christine & Steve Myers

Margaret Bartlett

November 16, 2021

To Kathryn and family my deepest condolences. John was a wonderful and knowledgeable healer who helped me and my children many times. I missed him and his advice when we moved to the North Island five years ago. Cherish your memories
Margaret Bartlett (Scoon)

Melinda Mason

November 15, 2021

Very sad news - John was a good kind generous man who helped many people including my family with his healing and advice. All our love Kathryn and Rowena xxx

November 15, 2021

So very saddened to hear of John's passing. A wonderfully wise and gentle soul who helped so many people. Much love to you Kathryn. Wishing you peace and strength. Susan and Joe Rifici

Cecelie Lineham

November 15, 2021

So sorry to hear of Johns passing, condolences to his family, a very kind and gentle healer to many

November 15, 2021

Dear Kathryn, Rowena, and Kenny,
Sending sincere condolences for your loss. Fond memories of John will remain forever in our hearts.
Much Love, Cousin Katrina and family.

Judy and warren Brown

November 15, 2021

Saddened to hear of John passing . Our tboughts are with his loving family. You hv dedicated so much of your life to helping others. Time to rest now. You will be greatly remembered

Brian Dodds

November 15, 2021

So sorry to hear the news, so sudden. A fellow practitioner gone.

Paula Cammock

November 15, 2021

Kathryn, sending you much love.
We will all miss John dearly.
The Cammock Family

Leanne Van der Weert

November 15, 2021

So sorry to hear of John's passing Kathryn.
What a wonderful man he was. He helped me and my children through many ailments over the last 20 years. And you were always helpful and smiling. You made a great team. Thinking of you in this sad time.

November 15, 2021

Kathryn, my sympathy to you and your families, he was a dedicated man to so many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him, Janine Vincent

Karen Muckle

November 15, 2021

So very sorry for you all, A great man who has healed and helped so many. Prayers of strength for you all.

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Memorial Events
for John BRAY

Nov

16

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Gardens of the World Marquee

95 Clover Road East, Hope, Nelson