On May 18, 2025, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Dove for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Tong, Mark and Jo, treasured Granddad of Ben, and Steven; Hannah, and Max, great-grandfather of Noelle, and River, loved uncle of Sue. Special thanks to the caring staff at Nurse Maude Hospital. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Elley, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Flowers respectfully declined. The funeral service for John will be held in the Rutland Street Church, 12 Rutland Street, St Albans, on Saturday, May 24, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.