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John HOUNSLOW

Auckland

Posted 4 September 2026

HOUNSLOW, John Rawdon. On Saturday 29th August, in Hobart Tasmania, John (78) peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving children, Toby, Greta and Tom. Loved son of the late Roy and Biddy. Loved Brother and Brother in Law of Keith and Marilyn (Gold Coast), Alan (deceased), Daryl and Sheila (deceased) Perth, Jeannie and Wayne Rogers (Auckland) Loved Grandfather, Uncle and Great Uncle. John was known as "The Knife Maker' in Hobart. Such a loving man who had a great sense of humour. We will all miss him dearly.

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