John Melvin Sutton

5th November 1931 - 29th October 2020
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J Fraser and Sons' Chapel
Cnr Esk and Doon Streets,
INVERCARGILL
Thursday 5 November 2020, 1:30PM
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SUTTON,  John Melvin.  Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, 29 October 2020, at Southland Hospital, Invercargill; aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Nevill and Jo-Anne (Wellington),  Loved father and father-in-law of Mel (Melvin) and Deanne (Melbourne, Australia), loved Poppa of Zach and Kate (Texas, USA), Aja and Edgar (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Blaize and Tess (Melbourne, Australia), Season and Josh (Melbourne, Australia), loved great Poppa of Henry and Beatrice (Texas, USA), and Yves (Amsterdam, Netherlands). Loved father and father-in-law of Nan and Michael Broughton, and Poppa to Charles, Oliver, and Thomas.  A service for John will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Thursday, 5 November, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 141 Tanner Street, Invercargill, or to John’s tribute page at www.frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Messages

John was a very special friend to our family and we have great memories of times shared. He was a wonderful person, an inspiration to many. Our sympathy and love to Margaret, Neville, Melvin and Nan and their extended families at this time of sadness.
Treffers Family, Auckland
Generations of Southland swimmers will be remembering with gratitude the time and encouragement given to them by John. His knowledge of the sport, and his willingness to assist and advise will long be remembered.
Robin Jackson, Invercargill
THINKING OF YOU ALL AT THIS SAD TIME. A GREAT NEIGHBOUR TO MANY WHO LIVED ON TANNER STREET.

Agnew Family
Bernie ridder , INVERCARGILL
Margaret and family just a few words to convey my families condolences on John’s passing. John touched many families, including my own, over the years while serving Swimming in Southland, he not only supported the children of Southland I remember the hours he spent visiting Moria Crowther at Rowena Jackson as well. Swim Southland will miss John Sutton.
Thinking of you all at this time ...Pam Fairweather (Skow)
Pam Fairweather, Rolleston
Condolences to Neville and all of the Sutton clan. I held John ( Mr Sutton ) in the highest regard as an official at swim meets both club and representative level. A friendly helpful guy and one who I later learnt compulsory military training along with my father. Small world. Take Sutton’s celebrate John’s life well.
Stephen King , Invercargill
My thoughts are with you Margaret and family. I have fond memories of the support and generosity provided to me and others in the Southland swimming community by John. He gave his time and enthusiasm in the true volunteer spirit. Remembered with appreciation.
Mark Treffers, Brisbane
With deep regret I feel the loss of a friend of 80 years. My heartfelt sympathy goes to Margaret and your family.
Valerie & George Holden; also my 2 brothers, 1 sister and family, Invercargill