John Molloy

John Molloy, Director of Fidelity Life, recently died. He will be missed by many. He was also the head of the AEtna Life and Casualty business that was my first employer in New Zealand. As a clerk in their policy servicing team I had a section of the alphabet allocated to me that included the letter "M" I had a tricky bit of admin to do on some of John's policies which Morris Love, thank fully, helped me out with. I was shocked to hear of his death - relatively young, for these days - as I had seen him in good health and good humour about a year ago.

Here are some of the notices in the paper today:

John. Passed away 29 April 2008. Director of Fidelity Life Assurance Company Ltd since 2001. Respected for his business skills, experience in industry insight. Valued and appreciated for his wit and good humour. He will be missed as a great friend and colleague. The directors, staff and advisors of Fidelity Life.

Here is another:

John. John died peacefully on 29 April, 2008; aged 64. He died peacefully at Wellington Hospital surrounded by the family he loved so much; his beloved wife Heather, cherished sons and daughterinlaw Brian and Andrea, Grant and Debbie, Scott and Shelley, Glen and Karen. He was the adored Poppa of Hugo, Anika, Archie, Lexi, Max, Liam, Josh, Tiana. John lived and celebrated life to the full. He cherished his family above all else. He will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, John says "VOTE NATIONAL". Messages to the family can be sent to PO Box 38804, Wellington Mail Centre. For those who wish to make a donation, John and his family were involved with "Freeset Bags" India, PO Box 12149, Penrose, Auckland 1642. The celebration of John's life will be held at St Johns Presbyterian Church, Cnr Dixon and Willis Streets, at 11am on Monday, 5 May, 2008, followed by a private cremation. Lychgate Funeral Home www.lychgate.co.nz NZIFH Tel. 04-385-0745

My favourite line: "In lieu of flowers, John says, "VOTE NATIONAL". ;-)