John GOODMAN Obituary

Sincere condolences to your family from us all. So sorry to hear. All the best x

Thinking of you all at this sad time

My families condolences. John sent us a letter after Charlies passing. A wonderful caring man. R.I.P.

Dear Trish, we were so sorry to hear of John's passing. we have only just picked it up through the Press so have missed his funeral. we would have loved to have been there. Our thoughts are with you and your family. lots of love and hugs Joan & Stuart Hughes xxx

Dear Trish and family. I remember John so well and yourself from Clifton Tce school. So sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with u. Much love Lynda Jameson xx

Sad to hear of John's passing. A sports nut just like us, and a fine gentleman. Condolences to the family.
Dave and Jo Edwards, Brisbane.

Our heart-felt sympathy to you Trish and your family. John was a gentleman and a great man with positive spirit. He built many communities and touched many people's lives. His beautiful heart lives on through his wonderful children. With Love Chris and Chris Gladstone

A very articulate & passionit man was John Goodman & a great friend to my late Father who I remember he referred to as Goody! Our thoughts are with you on monday Trish & family as you celebrate your loved ones life, a great Nelsonian.
Jason,Belinda & Darren Leeds
Australia

So sorry to hear about the passing of Goody.Fond memories of him coaching me in schoolboy cricket and rugby and latter on Nelson Bays coach.

My first meeting with John was about 1963. John was teaching at Lake Rotoiti,and would drive into Nelson to coach our 8th grade team. That was dedication,and many boys benefitted from John's dedication. In the early 70s,I had the pleasure of John coaching the Nelson Club senior reserve team. John was a great man,who gave a lot,and didn't expect anything in return. A sad loss .

A very special man. A great teacher in my rebellious phase at WIS and one with a long memory. Very helpful in guiding me into teaching-because he remembered me! My sincere sympathy.

Dear Trish & family - We are extremely sorry to learn of your loss of John, sincere sympathy, love and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Sorry we aren't able to make it for John's final time on Trafalgar Park. We wish you all the very best. Bob & Kay Monopoli

So sorry to hear today of Johns passing.He was an awesome man whom I respected him greatly. My thoughts to you Trish and family...regards Shirley

To Trish and family,

My heartfelt condolences to you all. I was very sad to hear of Goody's passing. He played a large part in my junior sporting years and Goody was always around when it counted. Later in my first senior game for Nelson, Goody was my coach. I had great respect for him as a person and mentor and I credit him for guiding me through those early years as a senior player.
It is with a heavy heart and not without tears that I am writing and sharing in your loss.
Goody always got the best out of me and it was easier to push myself because of me admiration and respect for him.
"I will never forget your, "Hennie Mullers" and your booming voice from the grandstand disputing the ref! But most of all your words of wisdom and just you as a person who shared part of my life".
La pace ela benedizione Del mio amico,
Peace and blessings my friend,
Kevin Gargiulo.

Our sincerest condolences to you and your family Trish. May God hold you close during this dificult time.

Goody you were a big influence on me in cricket ,rugby an growing up....you had faith where I had none....to the Goodman family I am sorry for your great loss. ..Dave Macleod

Moe mai ra e te rangatira. So sad to hear of your passing. "Kia kore koe e ngaro, taku reo rangatira" From our Te Reo class e hoa.

Saddened to hear of the passing of John. Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Fond memories of Nelson rugby days with Goodie.
A talented and respected player and teacher.
Rest in peace.

Brian (Curly) Gardener & Pamela
Picton

Tena Koe e te rangatira John ara Mr Goodman. Will never forget the influence you had on us all at Lake Rotoiti School in Nelson in the early 60s. A very talented and fit teacher that I remember you running from the Kikiwa village down to the Abilene farm gate and back. You cared very much for all the children under your care. What great days they were. As a former student of Lake Rotoiti our family will never forget you. Moe atu ra e te papa, Ma te Atua e whakakaha tou whanau i tenei wa pouri. Thinking of you Trish and family.

My thoughts and prayers to Trish and the family. John was a Good Man.

Many thoughts to John and family. A special man who made so many contributions over a long period - touched many people with his values and support. Thanks particularly for your significant support to sport at Nelson College.

RIP John - fond memories of my time teaching at Rai Valley Area School (1992-1993). Sympathies to Trish and family.
Angela Jones (nee Lorgelly)

My thoughts are with the family.No more cricket meetings John.Rest in peace. Peg Salton.

Thinking of you Trish and your family. John was a great teacher and community minded person. My prayer is that the peace of Christ will be surrounding you and your family right now.

Deepest sympathy to the family.John and my late brother,also John, were great friends at the Nelson R F Club.

Rest in peace