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John WENTWORTH Obituary

WENTWORTH,
John Russel (Jack):
9.11.1931 - 9.1.2018It is with great sadness that we say farewell to Jack. Adventurer, sailor, storyteller, musician, teacher, and friend. Cherished husband and loving companion of Liz (Betty, nee Adam), and father to David, Daniel, and Katherine; and stepfather to Dylan, Clare, and Chris; and Grandpa Jack to Tyler, Yuuki, Karl, and Samara.
'I pause, and I wait
and I listen,
For one more sound
For one more lovely thing
That the hills might say'
The Sound of Music
Messages to family, c/- 17 Lammas Street, Richmond, Nelson. Funeral details to be advised at a later date.

Published by Marlborough Express on Jan. 12, 2018.

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Dear Liz
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and family. Rest In Peace, Jack.

Jessie Tang

February 2, 2018

I remember Jack's encouragement and enthusiasm when I was asked to take (i.e. conduct) the choir I now play for when Andrea was unable to do so for a short time, maybe 20 years ago now. Our choir that Jack started performed a song Jack especially wrote for us and he was there to enjoy it. A very special moment indeed.
Thanks for the music, Jack.
Rest in peace.
Anne Shearer

Anne Shearer

February 2, 2018

Fair winds cousin. Your sails are full, the music of the wind in your ears, a beautiful sky ahead, a new adventure awaits. Gail

Gail (Robles) Anderson

January 28, 2018

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Our sailing trip to New Zealand changed my life. I'll miss him always.

His fellow adventurer from the Don Quixote

Richard Fehlman

January 19, 2018

The music from Oklahoma always makes me think of John's voice carrying across the fence as he rehearsed for the Blenheim Repertory Society production. Thinking of David, Daniel, Kathy and John's NZ family at this sad time.
Sandy Dawber

Sandy Isbister

January 18, 2018

A sad time for all. Jack was a truly wonderful person with a wide variety of interests and talents. He is now at rest and at peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who remain.
Rob and Ayleen.

Robert Innes

January 17, 2018

Farewell Jack, from my first clumsy strumming to some semblance of proficiency, you were there Jack with wisdom and an unforgetable anecdote.
Music a magical gift.

Sunset

todd ellis

January 13, 2018

Dear Liz and family
My heartfelt sympathy in your sad loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Di Fleming

Dianne Fleming

January 13, 2018

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Robyn Hodgson

January 12, 2018

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