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Lt MACE

2026 · Auckland

Died 22 September 2026Posted 26 September 2026

MACE, Lt Gen Sir John Airth KBE CB Passed away on 22nd September 2026 in Auckland. Aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 65 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Angus and Sarah and Bill Loutit. Cherished grandfather of Sam (London), John (Wellington), Ben (Perth), Jack (Kentucky), Poppy (Sydney) and Lily (Auckland).

A service to celebrate John's life will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell on Wednesday 30th September at 1pm.

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