LAFFERTY, John Anthony
Passed away surrounded by love on Tuesday 7 February 2023.
Loved and loving husband of Mary.
Cherished Dad of Claire, Roisin and Marie.
Father-in-law of Jeff and Charlie.
Adored pop of Grace.
A life well lived.
Son of Jack and Gertrude (both dec.)
Dearly loved brother of Anne, Denise, Mary and Michael (dec.)
At the conclusion of Mass the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Peter Mac would be appreciated, envelopes available at the Church OR CLICK HERE to donate online.
John's service will also be livestreamed.
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Deepest sympathy to Mary and girls at this sad time sending prayers to you all Lorraine &Mile Bissett and family
February 8, 2023Uncle John the kind, gent and fighter that was loved by all will be so sadly missed. Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all as we keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts at this very difficult time. Lots of love Anne & Alex.
February 8, 2023Condolences to all of John’s family. Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Memories of our time at St Paul’s College back in the day.
February 9, 2023
Wayne KnibbsDearest Mary,Claire,Roisin & Marie,
February 9, 2023
So saddened to hear of the loss of John.
Remember for his cheeky smile and gentle soul he will be greatly missed.
Sending all our love The Ferguson familyDear Mary, Claire, Roisin, Marie and family, Deepest sympathy to you all. Thinking of you at this sad and very difficult time.
February 9, 2023To all the Lafferty family.Out sympathy ,thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 9, 2023
Love from Liz and the Toomey and Enter Familes.Mary, Clare, Roisin and Marie both spouses and Denise, Mary and Anne. John was a uniquely wonderful and lovely gentle man.
February 10, 2023
Doubtlessly he’s watching out for you all. Indeed it must be veritable Purgatory for him not to be visible to you today.
His life as son, brother, spouse, father, Grandfather, colleague, neighbour and my one and only Brother in Law…his life was a glorious celebration of feet on the ground authentic humanity and Christianity. Alas, All we could want is more time with him. But “Battle is o’er”, and Our Father must have said “you’ve won!” So come now to your Eternal home & Reward.
Prayers Mass and Love. Fr Tom xxDear Mary and all the families, we are so saddened to hear of John’s passing,
February 10, 2023
Our condolences to you all.🙏
From Graeme, Gel and familyDear Mary, Claire, Roisin, Marie & families
Our hearts and prayers are with you all with the sad loss of your beautiful husband, father, father in law & pop.
John was a quiet man with a beautiful smile. He was always concerned about everyone else and always had time for a chat, even when he was worn out from a days work or exhausted from treatment for his illness.
Watch over your girls John, as you rest peacefully.Love Ray & Bernice Linton & all the Linton families
February 10, 2023Dearest Mary & family, so sad to here that John has passed away. Please accept my deepest condolences.
February 10, 2023
Love
Margaret Wellsmore ❤️My deepest sympathy to you Mary and girls. May the love and support of family and friends and the memories of your John comfort you at this very sad time.
February 11, 2023
Love Julie RyanGod has called another wonderful soul to him our deepest sympathy to Mary and Family. Leo and Bev.
February 13, 2023Goodbye to your beautiful smiley face but not to your memory. Love and condolences to all the family
February 13, 2023Dear Mary and Family
February 13, 2023
Thinking of you all during this difficult time, may time help heal you heavy hearts and happy memories shine through.Thinking of you – Mary, Claire, Roisin,, Marie, Anne, Denise and Mary…John, a very caring person who inspired respect, with a heart of gold and infectious enthusiasm having the familial Lafferty resilience.
February 13, 2023
All our love Meredith & Andrew IrwinTo Mary, Claire, Roisin and Marie deepest sympathy at this sad time from Michael and Theresa Lavin, Killester, Dublin
February 13, 2023A beautiful man… one of the best.
February 14, 2023
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mary, Claire, Roisin, Marie and families. Love is eternal. In God’s care.
Anne Huggins and familyTo Mary, Claire, Roisin, Marie,extended family relatives and friends so terribly sorry to hear of dear John’s unexpected passing to his Eternal Reward. Have been thinking of you all,l prayerful remembrance. May John now rest in Eternal Peace. Will participate in funeral Mass via Webcam in 6 days time.
February 14, 2023
Renewed condolences,
Jerry and Kathleen Harrington,
Tipperary, Ireland.To my very dear friend Mary and your girls. I’m so sorry to hear your sad news on the passing of your beloved John. Thinking of you all. Gayle Webster and family
February 14, 2023One of nature’s gentlemen. I am truly honoured to have known him. To my dear friend Mary and her precious girls, you are in my prayers. Lots of love to all xxx
February 14, 2023To my beautiful friend Ro and all your family,
February 14, 2023
My heart is with you all as you celebrate the life of your wonderful Dad and husband, John. You had so many special moments, enjoying the farm and cheering for your beloved Cats.
Sending all my love and support.Deepest sympathy to the Lafferty family. A pure gentleman at rest. Love The Notting family
February 14, 2023Mary, Claire, Roisin, and Marie,
February 14, 2023
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Uncle John will always be remembered as a kind, funny, and gentle man and his presence will be missed so dearly by so many. Thinking of you all with lots of love in this sad time.Mary Claire Roisin & Marie/ Anne Denise & Mary
February 14, 2023
My sincere sympathy to each of you on Lovely John’s passing.
He was with you all in a very Special way on Friday last 10th for your Special day Marie.
Will join you in prayer for John’s funeral Mass.
Rest in Peace John. Thoughts/ Love ❤️(14th Feb! )Sincere Sympathy to Mary and the Girls and extended family may John rest in Peace
February 15, 2023Sincere Sympathy to Mary and the Girls and extended family may John rest in Peace .
February 15, 2023Dear Ro and the wonderful Lafferty family,
Our deepest sympathies and all of our love at such a sad time. Your Dad was truly one of the best. What a blessing to have loved him and been loved by him.
Lots of love, Bel Miller, Rob and Angus xx
February 15, 2023Sincere sympathy Mary and Girls and extended family and friends May John rest in peace
February 15, 2023Dear Mary and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your beloved John. May you find consolation and comfort in the knowledge that he is free from all the worldly limitations of illness and pain. His love and the beautiful indelible memories you hold of him will carry you through your grief and immense loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary (Ballyhad)
February 15, 2023Mary, Claire, Roisin and Marie,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved John, he will be forever in your hearts. You are all in our thoughts.
Andrea, Gavin & Alison x
February 15, 2023My deepest condolences to Mary and family thinking of you at this sad and difficult time former neighbours Ken and Tahne May
February 15, 2023Mary, Claire, Roisin and Marie,
February 15, 2023
Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time.
Gordon Draper & FamilyOur love, thoughts and prayers are with you Mary, Claire, Roisin , Claire and family at this sad time.
February 15, 2023
May your loved husband, father and grand father now rest in peace.
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.
deepest sympathy,
Catherine and Alan Campbell.Our deepest sympathy to Mary & the girls.
February 16, 2023
John always the quiet achiever.
Condolences from Gary & Rosie ScanlonOur deepest condolences to Mary and family. John was a lovely man and gentle soul. Our prayer are with you.
February 16, 2023Dear Mary, Claire, Roisin and Marie,
February 17, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you and all your extended family at this sad time.
May John Rest in Peace. – A simple, honest and down to earth human being!
May God wipe away your tears of sadness and fill your hearts with His unending peace, love and light;
God bless,
Yvonne and Michael MatthyssenMary & girls, deep condolences on the passing of John. I remember him as a gracious, kind and wise gentleman who smiled with a sparkle in his eyes! How blessed are we to have known him. Much love Michelex
February 17, 2023Our sincere condolences to Mary & all the family at this very sad time. May John rest in peace.
February 18, 2023Deepest sympathy to Mary &the girls. We will remember him in our prayers. Hope to join you on lind for funeral service
February 19, 2023Thinking of the family at this time of sadness. John was a lovely and caring person. He will be missed by everyone he had come across in his lifetime. Reg and Dianne Stirling, also Beryl Soutar
February 20, 2023Our sincere condolences to all. May John now rest in peace.
Thinking of you all and of the great memories of times spent with uncle John, from the marching pike-man to the Geelong Cats.
Ar dheis DĂ© go raibh a h’anam dĂlis.Vincent, SinĂ©ad & family
February 20, 2023Mary – I was sad to hear of John’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy to you and your family. Rita (ex LCC work colleague)
February 20, 2023Dearest Mary and your girls
February 20, 2023
I was saddened to hear of your dear John’s passing.
I know that he would have been surrounded by your love and devotion.
Deepest sympathy from Heather TaylorSad to hear of John’s passing. I remember him well as a good tennis player in our Yallourn Tennis Team and John was a great bloke.RIP John. From Peter Hill.
March 4, 2023Belated tribute to John. A fine man and fellow graduate of St Paul’s. Condolences to Mary and family,
April 4, 2023
Deacon Mark Kelly and Hilary