John COOKSLEY Obituary

I only just learned of your passing, John. You were such a joy and inspiration to so many students. You really made us feel like we could do anything, and you've influenced my journey as a tradesperson and in the way I teach my own children. I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to share this with you while you were alive; time passes so quickly.

I often find myself singing "Proud Mary" or "Bad Moon Rising" on my commute and think of you with your guitar. Keep jamming it up in the good place; until we meet again some day.

I have been so blessed to have been part of your remarkable life together Jenny and John. So many amazing meals shared , holidays where I sat in the front seat of the car , Jenny driving and John happily in the back seat playing guitar. For all the music times shared . I am lucky and grateful to call you treasured friends. I will always keep you close. You are so loved. Barley

My sincere and deep aroha to you Jenny and whanau on the sad passing of John.
Memories are true taonga of those loved ones who have passed. I'm sure there are many memories you both created .
Kia kaha kia maia, kia manawanui my friend.
Ngaraina (Raina) Brooks
Okaiawa

Jenny and family so very sorry to hear of John's passing. You are a beautiful family and sadly one has been taken, John will know you all will be strong and support and comfort each other as you all deal with the grief and knowing you will have great friends to help all the family. Len and Maureen Cameron loved you all to pieces so all our sympathy to you all take care xx

Deeply saddened by the passing of John. A really good man and friend to many. John was a colleague at Devon Intermediate and I will always remember him as a great teacher and a fun guy to work with. He was a proud and loving family man who took great pride in all his families achievements. He was understated as a teacher and bought much more to the role than many people realised. Students recognised this and felt safe and comfortable seeking his guidance and counsel, particularly those who found solace through his shared love of music.
Nothing was ever too much trouble to John. He was already to give a hand and contribute to the wider life of the school.
So many areas in which he went the extra mile - too many to enumerate. But an enthusiastic soccer coach, keen technology challenge administrator, a happy camper and fervent believer in our sports trips and school exchanges.
I hold the deepest admiration for John as a teacher and work colleague, and will miss him.
Those we love will never leave us ; they live on in our memories as long as we remember them, talk of them and remember all they meant to us.
Rest well, John.
Always remembered ; Richard and Judy

I'm so sorry to learn of Johns passing; an awesome man, and friend to all, so much love to the family

To all the family of our dearest friend johnJohn much love to you all at such a sad time. First time I meet John we because instant friends, he was also the best friend of my brother (John Boxer) John became automatically part of our family. Till we meet again Gods blessings upon you and all your family.