John MORTIMER

MORTIMER, Emeritus Professor John Graham. Passed away peacefully on 9 August 2026 aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Clare (nee McCone). Much loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Chris Waalkens, Nicki Mortimer and partner Julia Mitchell, Sally and Mark Simmonds, and Andrew and Penny Mortimer. Devoted granddad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A distinguished paediatrician, former Dean of the Dunedin School of Medicine, and dedicated teacher who touched many lives. He will be deeply missed by his family, colleagues, and the medical community.

A service to celebrate Graham's life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, St Johns, Auckland on Wednesday 19 August at 2pm. The livestreaming link is available on Graham's tribute page at www.sibuns.co.nz/ funeral-notice/mortimer- 73836/ In lieu of flowers, donations made in Graham's name to Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated.