The following messages of condolence and symbols
have been added in memory of John.

Our deepest gratitude to all the “saints” who were able to attend John’s funeral, and all those who wanted to be there but couldn’t. Your presence in John’s life is represented here in this photo of candle lights. John certainly made a mark in our lives. Rosa, our thoughts are with you.

Sorry we couldn’t attend John’s farewell today.
Thinking of you all, especially Rosa xx

Dear Rosa,
My sincere condolences for your loss. John will always forever be in your heart, cherish those memories.
Rest in peace John.
With love,
Cathy

You’ll be missed by us all. We’re in awe of your strength while enduring such a tough battle for so long. We have such wonderful memories to reflect on.
Love and respect for Rosa and Banjo.
The journey over the past months and now in the future will be tough but knowing John’s now at peace will hopefully bring us all strength.

What a great spirit you had John, you will be missed by all your friends and family.

John Thankyou for allowing me to care for you, loved our chats about cars, farms , animals and the dreaded VCAT lol . You were a very knowledgeable man you fought hard and now your at peace
Rosa and Banjo John was so lucky to have you by his side xxx

Dear Rosa,
It has been a privilege working with you and John over the past three years. Both of you showed such immense strength and courage, with John’s dignity and choice being at the forefront of his care. John was so fortunate to have you as his greatest advocate and devoted wife and carer. I hope you find comfort in your many cherished memories with John. He is at peace now.
With deepest sympathy, I am thinking of you and Banjo.
Kylie.

Dear Rosa,
We were deeply saddened to hear of your husband John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the cherished memories you shared bring you solace during this difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences, love Emilio and Immacolata Salierno and Family xx

Dear Rosa,
I hope this message finds you surrounded by love and support during this incredibly difficult time. I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing, and want you to know he holds a special place in our hearts at InLife.
Thank you for letting us share your journey over the past seven years -we saw firsthand your special bond of strength, courage, and love, and your unwavering dedication to his wellbeing was truly inspiring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With heartfelt condolences,
David

Rosa. It was such a privilege to get to know both John and yourself over the past seven and a half years. John’s journey was not easy but with the combination of your strength and love and John’s determination, the journey was fought together, as a united couple. The love that you both shared for each other was special and I know that John will be sorely missed. Taken too soon.
Sending my love to you.

Thankyou for trusting me to walk beside you all since 2016. It has been an honour, privilege and pleasure to support you all.
Sending huge hugs and strength to both Rosa and Banjo as they farewell their beloved John.
You have taught so many, so much about what true person centred and individualised home based care can really look like.
THANKYOU and fly free now John 💜

Never a dull moment when I was with you. Have lots of great memories and so many stories I could tell. From holidays at the farm and when I moved to Hamilton with work. Life was very interesting when I was around you. No more suffering you were a fighter and you fought to the end. Keep punching

Dearest John,
Even though I only met you once that insidious disease had its grips on you, all I ever saw was a man so interested in my family, so wanting to engage and exchange stories.
Will power and sheer bloody mindedness astounded me.
Thank you for chatting with me and sharing your life’s journeys.

"I hope death is like being carried to your bedroom when you were a child & fell asleep on the couch during a family party.
I hope you can hear the laughter from the next room. We are telling stories about you”.

May your spirit soar high.

I had the privilege to hear about some of the adventures that John and Rosa shared together.

Rosa also often spoke about John‘s strength and courage during his battle and what a remarkable man he was.

Rest in peace and love John.

Rosa,
The dedication, grace and resilience you have shown is admirable.

My deepest condolences to you and cheeky Banjo.

Rosa,
Your love, support and advocacy for John has never gone unnoticed, and it has shone through everything you do.

Condolences to Rosa, Banjo, your wonderful family and team of support staff who have all provided such intricate care to John through such a difficult battle.

To Rosa,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your husband, John. To me it seemed as though you were his rock through his long battle. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and Banjo.

My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved John. May the cherished memories you shared bring you solace during this difficult time. Your unwavering love, care, and respect throughout his journey were truly admirable and a testament to the beautiful bond you shared.

Dear Rosa,
I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, soulmate, and best friend John.
It has been and incredibly long and difficult journey for you both over the time I have been blessed to know you.
I know that the strength John showed over the years was a testemnt to the love and care he received from you, Banjo and his team of healthcare professionals.

Over this time you opened your heart and home to new people and was faced with the enourmous and at times overwhelming challenge of managing everyone's scheduals.

Please be sure to give yourself the care and time you need as Banjo and yourself navigate life moving forward.

My favourite prayer:

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Much love,
Gabrielle 💕

Dear Rosa,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband John. It was a long and courageous battle, and you were an incredible support throughout it all. I know Banjo was an important part in providing love and support to both John and yourself during such a challenging time and I know he will continue to provide you with strength in the time ahead. Please know I am thinking of you and here for you wherever you need. All my love.

Absolute fighter, may you rest in peace. Sending my love to friends and family.

I am honoured to have had the absolute pleasure to look after John for the past 2 years and especially in these last few months as he's health declined. Rosa, you are an absolute inspiration, John was the most luckiest man to have you by he's side until the end. Sending so much love at this hard time xxxxx

RIP John.
You fought so hard and we are proud of you.
You’ll be forever in our hearts.

Dear Rosa
I feel blessed to have been able to share a small part of yours and John’s lives. John fought so hard to stay with you. The love, care and compassion you provided to John was exceptional. A beautiful man taken way too soon.
Much love to you and Banjo xx

Dearest Rosa, I am saddened to hear about John. He was an amazing man with a very kind heart. I will miss him so much.

To Rosa and John's family, you have my deepest sympathy. I am tremendously sadden for your loss. Knowing John was an honour, remembering so many fun times and lots of laughter, he will be greatly missed. So many wonderful memories will live on.

Rosa always had a glint in her eye as she spoke about John. Always fondly always positively.
A special union taken too early.

Johnnie. What a champion u were. Mate I will now live on fond memories like when we used to have eight or ten beers at Shaws Bay Hotel and talk crap. Fly High Mate. Paul