ANDERSON – John Malcolm

Dear Lucia ,
So sad to hear of John’s passing . Fond memories of John in my Prep class . Heartfelt condolences and prayers to all concerned.
Danuta Locke

So sorry to hear the very sad news of your lovely John….our Deepest Sympathy Lucia And Malcolm…Kind regards Ian and Christine Worsley

this is so sad, John was very special and a unique friend to me. Condolences to his family and loved ones.

Can’t really find the right words for your loss Lucia of your adored son John – condolences to you and Malcom and his partner and loved dogs- our thoughts are with you all!

To our amazing nephew John, you were such a fun loving and outgoing young man.
With many talents. Your smile was radiant and your hugs were warm and loving.
It’s hard to comprehend that your not with us anymore. We will miss you, but never forgotten.

So sorry to hear such a great guy gone too soon, John was a customer at Morwell Kawasaki for many years where I used to work always up for a chat had a need for speed which often landed him in trouble but he always had a with a story to tell lol

My heart breaks reading this condolences & big hugs to you all

Lahrra

Dear Lucia,Malcolm and family, So sorry to hear of this very sad news. condolences to all. Merilyn Chadwick

Our deepest condolences Lucia for the loss of your beautiful son John. Such heartbreaking news . Our thoughts are with you . Tony and Margaret Paolini

Oh Lucia, how very sad.
Much love to you from me Geoff, Rae, Trent and Erin
I can’t begin to imagine your current thoughts and feelings
Xoxox
Lee

Sending much love, and prayers.
You are, as always, in my thoughts…
Dee and family xxx

My beautiful, beautiful John. How can this be? So young and beautiful, talented in everything you touched. I used to call you ‘Hands of Gold’, you looked after me for a whole year in the worst time of my life. And brought me out of the darkest hole. I never knew what happened that year John.
You were, and you are, the ruby in my heart. That shines so warmly, and I lived for you. That flame is distinguished, but the ruby remains. There is no such word that can express, how much I will miss you. Only you and I will know. I love you, my beautiful, beautiful boy. Thank you for being my son. I’ll stop here, the rest is for you and I. I will be waiting until you come home.
Your mum (or Lucia, when you wanted something)

Worked with Johnny on Curtis Island and what an impression he left on lots of us!! A great man, great outlook on life, easy to get to know, a great bloke! We will all miss you Johnny! My love and condolences to all of his family and friends.

Dear Lucia we are deeply sorry for the loss of your Son we know he meant everything to you Take care Mary E Pasquale

John, I’m sitting here thinking of and laughing about all the stupid stuff we did as kids, between Scouts and high school we got away with far too much. It’s been years now, but those few times we did see one another later, the quick handshake and “I’ll see you ‘round” … I’ll cherish that. Thanks for being a mate. Thanks for being you.

Dear Lauren,

I am so very sorry for the loss of John, your soul mate.
Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened – Dr. Seuss

Love always Mel xx

Dear Lucia,

I am so very sorry for the loss of your loving son John.

Melissa

…you’ll be missed by so many Johnny Anderson. I feel privileged that our paths crossed. You truly are a Shooting Star….

Dear Lucia… my deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful son John, your Mother-Son bond was truly something special. My heart breaks for you but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Lucia, Malcolm & Lauren, my sincere condolences to you at this sad time, I know how much you loved your beautiful John
Kerrie Ford

Shattering news = (
I will always remember a 16 year old kid up on stage wearing a singlet with biceps I could only dream of and an even bigger smile absolutely smashing out on the guitar with a bunch of drunk blokes in the front singing Pearl Jam Betterman at the top of their lungs.

Lauren, and John’s family

I am so sorry for your loss,

The few years that I knew John I will never forget,
What a beautiful , amazingly talented, kind, funny and cheeky man he was, Some of the best times I’ve had in my life were playing music with John. He was the most brilliant guitarist I’ve ever had the pleasure to perform with.
There’s a hole in my heart now, I can’t begin to imagine the size of the hole in all of yours. I guess we just need to look forward to when we all meet up again.
Sending love to you all

Luv ya Bro

Ian Corby

A beautiful and cheeky smile which will always be remembered.
John, from a young age you shared your talent and passion of music and blessed are those who played with you and heard your gift.
Much love to Lucia, Malcom, Lauren, families and friends xxxx

We will never forget you John.
You were Mark’s special kinder friend and we spent quite a bit of time with you in those early years.
Deepest Sympathy Lucia, Malcolm and Lauren.
With our love
Alison, Glenne, Stephen, Mark and David

My condolences to John’s loved ones on the loss of this bright, polite, always smiling and positive man. I worked with John at Snowy in Murray and Talbingo, always good laughs and non stop music and guitars, even duelling guitars in the power station car park. Rest easy mate.

Dear Aunty Lucia and Malcolm and Lauren. My heart is aching, as I feel your loss. John was taken way too soon and I wish you all the strength and courage to continue a life without him and with a new purpose.

It will be a hard road ahead to find new meaning and purpose in life without him. Draw on the beautiful memories you have and listen to his music before you sleep. When I can’t sleep, I play ‘Sweet Child’ and it’s as though he’s with me. I guess we all find our personal ways to cope with such a tragic and incomprehensible end.

I’m so glad that John lived a full life and followed his dreams. Most importantly he was loved to death by all that knew him and loved like any mother would love their son. That is at least one thing John didn’t miss out on in his life time. I’m so glad he left this world knowing how much he was actually loved by all.

Do I have regrets? Yes. That so much time came between us and I never got the chance to see you in the later years. There are plenty of memories to draw on though as we look toward a future without you.

John, don’t call upon your mother too soon. She still has a lot of love to give me and others for now. But she will rest with you one day John. You will not be alone my dear child. Your cousin, Mina xxxoo

My beautiful Loz, words cannot possibly express my pain or heartbreak for your incredibly tremendous loss, you haven’t left my thoughts & I’m sending you all the love in the world ❤️
I can’t possibly imagine your pain & the sheer amount of trauma that you’ve been through – my heart absolutely bleeds for you.
John will always be a part of you & your heart, carry his spirit & the beautiful memories with you every day & always remember that he loved you & wanted you to be happy (although right now that may seem incomprehensible).
Know that you are incredibly loved & supported & we’ll all carry you through this as best we can. I love you beyond imagination & I wish more than anything that I could change it all for you 💔
Sending loads of love to you & also to John’s parents Lucia & Malcolm, to his extended family & to our family, to his friends & all those that loved him dearly, from both Evan & I,
Cate XxX

Dear Lauren,
We wanted to send you our deepest condolences and love, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your partner John, we are so deeply sad for you and wish life wasn’t so cruel.
You’re in all of our thoughts,
Love from Haley & Eddie, Melike, Sara, Senay and Reyhan xxxxxx

All of my love to Lauren, Lucia, Malcolm, Mozart, Leah and all of John’s family & friends!

John was always so encouraging of my ideas and dreams! It’s always nice to spend time with a fellow dreamer!

It was magic to see his bond with Loz and the life they built together with their shared vision.

John, I hope you’re playing some cool music with the many other artists who are also gone too soon!
Thanks for the chats and for offering me a safe space when life felt hard.

Lots of love,
Ellie xox

John Andrson

John I love That smile
I love that quiet reply
You have left us without a word
In shock, disbelief, pain and grief.

But I remember “Little Aths
‘with long jump and your personal best.
The Eisteddfod too, on the piano,
the pieces that you played
had us all amazed
The adjudicator announced
John Anderson won first prize
everytime to our surprise
The birthdays,shared and always there
friends. family and even Jerry your cat.

So John, where are you now?
I see a vision up above,
A place full of love
John his hand moving on the strings
While the angel sings
They have given him a harp
He plays music from his heart..

The good book tells us
You are safe, no death, tears or darkness there
So until we meet you once more
on the heavenly shore
We must love, share and care for one another
In particular for dear Lauren, Lucia and Malcolm
who have lost you and will miss you like no other.

I am glad to have known you, John .

Lyn Gunawan

Johnny joined our crew just about the same time as I did, so having the pleasure of knowing Johnny was very short for me. When you meet someone that sees the world in a way that Johnny did, they leave you with a feeling that words can’t describe.

Johnny wanted to fix everything, and he made even the most laborious task easier with his laugh and ever-present smile.

My love and thoughts go out to Johnny’s family, and I thank you for letting me share in his light if even for a moment.

Dan.

Johnny joined our crew just about the same time as I did, so having the pleasure of knowing Johnny was very short for me. When you meet someone that sees the world in a way that Johnny did, they leave you with a feeling that words can’t describe.

Johnny wanted to fix everything, and he made even the most laborious task easier with his laugh and ever-present smile.

My love and thoughts go out to Johnny’s family, and I thank you for letting me share in his light if even for a moment.

Dan.

Johnny joined our crew just about the same time as I did, so having the pleasure of knowing johnny was very short for me. when you meet someone that sees the world in a way that johnny did, they leave you with a feeling that words can’t describe.

Johnny wanted to fix everything, and he made even the most laborious task easier with his laugh and ever-present smile.

My love and thoughts go out to johnny’s family, and I thank you for letting me share in his light if even for a moment.

Dan.

So sorry to Johns family and friends of his passing. I only knew John for a short time working closely with John at his most recent employment at Hope Downs 4.

Although it was only around the last 8 or so months of his life. He made a huge impact on my working life. From the moment I first spoke to him until the last time he always had a smile on his face and you couldn’t help but smile in his Prescence.

Such a happy, caring and friendly personality and such a smart young man. There was no challenge he wouldn’t face head on to strive to be the best version of himself.

To Johns family and close friends, I am deeply sorry for your loss and I think about you all everyday.

To John, rest in peace my friend. I’m happy I got meet and know you even if it was for a short time.

Until we meet again.

Jezza

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. Talented and gone way to soon.. missed, but never forgotten..

Chris Williams

My deepest condolences to my sister Lauren, Lucia, Malcolm and all of John’s friends and family.

John, the moment we met you it all made sense why our sister had fallen in love with the boy a few doors down.

Your lovely smile, your warm, calm heart, your beautiful music, your appreciation of nature and most of all your love for Lauren.

You and Lauren would smile at each other and without saying a word, have your own private conversation. Together you created your own little family with Mozart, Lani, Ozzy, Leah, the chickens and various wildlife over the years.

I will always look back fondly on family gatherings and especially on adventures with you on our visits to Tumut.

Gone far too soon, but never forgotten.

Love always, Natalie, Owen, Arlo & Mila

So incredibly saddened to hear of John’s passing. My deepest sympathies to Lauren, Lucia and Malcolm. Have a lot of great memories of the time we worked together on the Snowy. Rest easy mate.

My deepest condolences to John’s loved ones.
Such heartbreaking news.💔
It was my pleasure working with you the past 7 months. We’d see each other every day at work while we did handovers. You were the most nicest & most politest person I’ve ever met. You were a top bloke, missing you buddy.

To Johns family, my deepest condolences to you all. I met John in 2007, we were doing a marketing course together in Berwick.
As an 18 year old at the time, John being a few years older – I instantly looked up to him like an older brother. He’d bring his guitar and we’d have lunch while he played it or nick off to the pub early. We kept in touch sporadically over the years when rode to Melb or me visiting Traralgon and phone chats last few years, I always enjoyed the constant laughs, stories and theories. I’m devastated and saddened beyond words.

Rest in peace my bro!

I have no idea how to describe John other than the kindest, most gifted and easy to get along with person I have ever met. Just a really cool man.

We went to high school together and reunited at Curtis island GLNG after years and years. Actually made my day seeing him that day on site for the first time in forever.

I used to love just catching up for a chat with John on on-site, especially when I was having a rough day, he just had a way of making you smile or simply just chilling for a moment.

He was always so modest but took to everything he did so easily. Sadly as life gets busier people drift apart due to commitments etc. Sadly the time for chat and hearing about his exploits on the bike are over.

Thank you for being you John.

Darling Loz, no words can help you with the most incomprehensible loss of the love of your life – John. You had found your life partner and John returned your love absolutely – we were most recently reminded of this in the last song he wrote for your birthday. You became each others reason for being and now you must go on without him. Although the pain is raw, it is so wonderful to be so cherished than to never know this feeling. I know you will hold him in your heart forever and I know no words can really help at this time.
You have so many people who love you – lean on all of us now. Sending you my best love.
I am so sorry for your tragic loss Lucia and Malcolm. Parents should not lose their children first – I cannot imagine your pain.

Oh Lucia I have been in Melbourne in hospital and I just heard. I am devastated and speechless .My family loved your beautiful boy so much and Marley is heartbroken as are Jack and I. Please know our hearts are with you .We would have been there had we known.Fly and play your beautiful music with the best.Love you always beautiful John .💔💔💔💔💔

JA! I am in shock to hear of your tragic passing. Taken way too young.
Your bright light will live on, and your smile and our belly-laughs will never be forgotten. Never without a guitar, or always scheming to get the next one- music was a part of your soul, and will stay with you and others always.
I remember meeting you for the first time in 1996 in the uniform shop, and realising later our paths had crossed at various Eisteddfod, years earlier. Our love of music and love of laughing kept us in contact all these years later and got us into trouble in plenty of classes at school. We shared many laughs, shared our thoughts and dreams and I listened as you told me passionately of your views on the world, how you wished it was and how your were going to build a sanctuary amongst nature and as many animals as you could! Always keen to share ideas of the next adventure you were brewing.
Thank you for the good times and for being you.
Lauren, my hearts breaks for you. John lit up when he talked of you and his love for you shone through and all you had created together. Sending to so much strength as you navigate through this terrible time.
Lucia, John loved his mumma! He spoke of you regularly and I know he was your angel on earth. He will always be looking down on you to guide you.
My thoughts are with John’s loved ones- family and friends.
Keep smiling JA, wherever you are 💜