JAMES John Raymond. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday 30th August 2017. Reunited with his darling wife Gail and their two son’s Mark and Jason. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Luana; Wendy and Mark; Robyn ; Jodie and David; Karla and Michelle. Special Grandad to Mike and Fran, Raymond and Scott, Tonia and Alistair, Evan and Darelle; Carlos and Grace; Nicholas and Cristy. Great Grandad to Kyle and Sarah, and John. John is lying at home with his family, please feel welcome to visit. A celebration of John’s life will be held in the Whakatane Crematorium Chapel, Ohope Road, Whakatane on Monday 4th September at 1pm. John is lying at home with his family, please feel welcome to visit. Messages please to the James Family, C/- P O Box 2070, Whakatane or jodie.james@xtra.co.nz.