BAKER, John (Grant) 15.3.1938 – 26.12.2022

John sadly and suddenly departed this world on Monday 26th December at his home surrounded by his Grand Children, in Matakana aged 84 years.

Survived by his Son Callum, Daughter Fiona and his beloved Grand Children Jack, Grace, Sasha, Willy and his mate Hoover.

A Highly respected man of the Matakana and Warkworth Communities – Johns’ creation of the Matakana Country Park will be his living memory with his dreams of developing a place for all families and friends to bring their children to grow up and enjoy – “Joy to the People” was John’s favourite slogan.

A very special Tane Mahuta (giant kauri tree – god of the forest) has fallen.

Johns’ wishes to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday 7^th January, at 2.00pm in the St Andrews Chapel and then at The Stables Restaurant located within the Matakana Country Park, 1151 Leigh Road, Matakana - in time for ‘Happy Hour’.

All correspondence or messages can be sent to [email protected]