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John BURT

2026 · Wellington

Died 6 July 2026Posted 9 July 2026

On July 6, 2026, peacefully at Fergusson Rest Home, Upper Hutt; aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tony, David & Jo, Dean & Alena, Nicola & Neil, and Philip & Sally. Adored Dah of Lauren; Jason, Stacey, Regan; Jamie, Ashleigh, Daniel; Alexandra, Natalie, Sam; Charlie, Jesse and Poppy. Great Dah of Ella, Brooklyn, Mia; Charlotte, Oscar, Emilia; Daisy, Jack; and Penelope. Brother of Kerry (dec).

Sadly missed by all his extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online https://www.teomanga.org.nz/support-us/support-us-donate/ Special thanks to Fergusson Rest Home for their wonderful care. For those unable to attend the livestream link is on the funeral home website. Requiem Mass will be celebrated St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 152 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Akatarawa Cemetery.

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