From - Mike Cagney

 Boesy was my boss when I was a teen for many summers at the Lake Grassmere Saltworks … taught me heaps and helped me buy my first car. And, keen fisherman. A top man whom I respected and ‘worth his salt’. I regret to hear of his passing and condolences to his family. An Awatere and Marlborough legend … go well on your next journey Boesy. 

From - Carolyn Boese

 Thank you Dad for helping me come into this world, and everything you have done for me. 

May you find your freedom where ever you go. 

Love your daughter Carolyn xx

From - Donna Mills

 John, Gary and I will miss you, rest in heaven, A very special man.

From - John and Pauline Gilmore

 R.I.P John a grand neighbour, always there to lend a hand, open hearted. Will be sadly missed.

From - Janet Neal

 Thanks for being my special Brother. You have had a good life fishing, travelling and being a friend to many.

Time to rest now.

Love you Janet. 

From - Valerie Lang

 I remember Uncle John as a kind and hardworking man. Full of pride in his family. I have fond memories of visiting you all when John worked at the saltworks and when he visited us in Cust,

 off on an adventure in his campervan with his dinghy on the back. 

My deepest sympathy To Sharee, Carolyn, David and Graeme. The memories that you made with your

 father you can never lose, hold on to these and cherish them every day. 

Sorry I can’t be with you on Thursday. 

Valerie 

From - Bruce Hammond

Farewell John. I will always remember my first day at the saltworks when you and Peter Thomas sent me

 to the store man, Don Stewart, for a " long weight" (wait). It sure was.

 Thanks for the initiation and the education. Been a good friend ever since. 

RIP John.

From - Phil Russ
Having known the Capt. for approx 24 years, the end of a chapter!

Some very good, memorable 4WD trips, fishing trips, and not forgetting the odd pissups ??
RIP Capt. Boesey
Phil Russ, Ward