John Walter Boese
On 4th April 2026, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 85 years.
Loved father and father-in-law of Sheree and Colin; David and Jo; Graeme and Jan and Carolyn.
Loved grandad to all his grand children and great grand-children.
Loved partner of Leslie Kirwan.
Messages c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
A time to say goodbye will be held at the Upper Wairau Cemetery
on Thursday 9th April at 1pm for family and close friends.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Graveside Service
Upper Wairau Cemetery
Thursday 9 April 2026
1pm
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.
