From DomPost 25 March 2013
76244 Lance Bombardier John Robert MACKAY (NZ Army 1939-45)
On 21 March 2013 peacefully at Shona MacFarlane Retirement Village, Lower Hutt (formerly of Foxton and Palmerston North) 
Treasured husband of the late Elva, dearly loved father of John (dec) and Susan. Loved and respected father-in-law of Kerryn and Manuel. Much loved Grandad of 7 and Great Grandad of 5.
In accordance with John’s wishes a private service will be held today.
Messages to “The MacKay Family, c/- PO Box 30 127, Lower Hutt.