SAWERS – John
Passed away on Thursday May 28th, 2020. Son of Haydn (dec) and Leanne. Father of Cheyenne, Darian, Peyton and Bailey. Husband of Kim. Will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.
Such Is Life
Funeral Notice
A Service to celebrate John's life will be live streamed from Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel in Traralgon on TUESDAY (June 9, 2020) commencing at 10.30 am.
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My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. He will be greatly missed. A great mate who was there for many people. Will miss you John
June 2, 2020So sad to hear the news of your passing, we hope you now have the peace you have been chasing going miss seeing you and chats at plaza, rest easy
June 3, 2020
Love Maree Mark Matt MeganOur thoughts are with you all at this time. So sad to hear the news. Rest In Peace John. Love Rellie, Mike, Hannah, Harriet, and Lauren xxx
June 4, 2020will miss seeing you mate, you were always up for a chat, oden adores you and got so excited when he seen you ,lots of memories we have never forgotten alwats in my heart r.i.p John run amuck up there
June 4, 2020
Sending all my love and condolences to the family and loved onesVery sad to hear the news that John had passed away. Thinking of you all at this sad time
June 4, 2020
With love from The Jacobson Family.My thoughts are with you guys at this sad time 💕 💕
June 4, 2020I still can’t believe your gone mate, I will miss your amazing smile. I send my love to your family and friends at this hard times please know you are not alone. ❤❤❤
June 4, 2020Thinking of the family at this sad time RIP John.
June 4, 2020
Marion&John Peart.You’ll be forever missed but never forgotten you had a heart of gold John Rest In Peace now
June 4, 2020
Thinking of your family
Nadine xoOur sincere apologies to all John’s family and friends at this sad time R.I.P John.
Erin & Kev
June 4, 2020So saddened by the loss of you mate. Sincerest condolences, love & hugs to your family. Fly high Johnboy…R.I.P
June 4, 2020
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Lisa EmmettRest easy mate! Thanks for all the laughs and the good times working at Ryan’s together! U will be truly missed xx
June 4, 2020So sorry Leanne and Family on the loss of you Son Brother and Dad
June 4, 2020
Thinking of you all lots of love and hugs Darlene xxxxMy friend John
June 4, 2020
You were such a wonderful ,very caring and loyal friend
You had a heart of gold full of so much love for everyone around you
The Security world will never be the same without you in it
Your at peace now in the arms of the Angels too keep watch on all of us
You will be truly missed by everyone
Lots of memories chats and good times to remember
Till we meet again
My heart goes out to Leanne, Belinda ,Haylee and families xo
Love Narelle xoMy friend John
June 4, 2020
You were such a wonderful ,very caring and loyal friend
You had a heart of gold full of so much love for everyone around you
The Security world will never be the same without you in it
Your at peace now in the arms of the Angels too keep watch on all of us
You will be truly missed by everyone
Lots of memories chats and good times to remember
Till we meet again
My heart goes out to Leanne, Belinda ,Haylee and families xo
Love Narelle xoRip John, a great bloke ❤️
June 4, 2020Such a nice person who I thoroughly enjoyed growing up/going to school with. Thoughts go out to his family, especially his children! Rest In Peace mate.
June 4, 2020Thank you for always crackin’ a smile and checking in on us, you’ll be missed 💕 from all the girls at Goldmark Jewellers xx
June 4, 2020We Are So Saddened By John’s Death May He Find Eternal Peace .Wendy Tony Jemiah_Grace And Spencer-Jay
June 4, 2020Thinking of family and friends through this sad time 😔
June 4, 2020
You will be sadly missed John, you were such a beautiful man with a heart of gold 🙏 if only you knew how loved you were,
I hope your at peace, sending love and strength to all ❤️ Please if any of my friends are attending Sprinkle some rose petals and say my good byes!You were the sweetest, most kind hearted soul John. I will miss our chats and seeing your smiling face. I wish I could have helped more, but I really did try. Friends forever. You will never be forgotten. Lots of love Gia x
June 4, 2020Will miss ur gdays, and how’s the fam, so so sad ur gone, my condolences to all ur family, say gday to ur ol man, till we meet again mate, x
June 4, 2020You will will be sadly missed mate, thoughts are with your family, friends and especially your children. Rest In Peace xx
June 4, 2020The great memories of playing footy with you such a great bloke rest easy mate condolences to the family at this hard time
June 4, 2020May you have found your peace big fella, you’ve left us far to soon..
sending much love to all the family through these sad times,.John boy you will be truly missed, and never forgotten, I’ll see you again someday me old mate…..
June 4, 2020you will be missed so much, such an amazing and sweet guy. rest in peace john xx
June 4, 2020May you find peace old mate. May your family feel surrounded by the love we are all sending their way and be comforted by their precious memories of a great man.
June 4, 2020Whenever my mum and myself would see you in the plaza you always had a smile and you were always friendly and caring we will miss seeing you there John. Condolences to John’s family.
June 4, 2020R.I.P John. You will be sadly missed by all who knew you. It’s been a privilege to have known you these last few years.
June 4, 2020You will be truly missed mate the plaza won’t be the same again thoughts are with your family mate.
RIP mate
June 5, 2020You will be missed by all. May you be at peace. Always brightening up people’s days. Thoughts to all friends and family.
June 5, 2020RIP Big John. Fly high mate. He will be greatly missed.
June 5, 2020Rip John what a wonderful guy gentle giant sympathy to all
June 5, 2020Condolences to John’s Wife, Kids, family and friends.
June 5, 2020
I was lucky to call you mate,
RIP Big fella and keep on smiling,
Till next time 👍I hope your mind and heart are at peace. You will be missed. My love to your family at this time xx I will be online to send you off x rest easy mate xx
June 5, 2020
KristyBrother you are now at peace brother fly high this is not a good bye till we met again going to miss ya ol mate BIA
June 5, 2020Rest in paradise💕, condolences to friends and family xo
June 5, 2020Rest In Peace John… sorry your were hurting so much. I truly hope you have found some peace. Such a lovely guy… gone way too soon 😘
June 5, 2020You always were my favourite Security guard to see always having our little own joke with each other but god gained another angel fly high mate, I love you Man ❤️
June 5, 2020Such a nice person who I thoroughly enjoyed growing up/going to school and now working in the the plaza too with and Thoughts go out to his family rest In peace mate.
June 5, 2020John, you were always such a good egg. Thank you for always looking out for my ragbag. We are both devastated by the loss of a beautiful man. Rest easy mate xxx
June 5, 2020Rest in paradise💕you will be sadly missed had great memories of playing cricket with you mate condolences to friends and family in this difficult times
June 5, 2020A real genuine bloke,
June 5, 2020
One of the nicest I’ve ever met,
You will be forever missed mate,
Condolences to friends and familyThe Nambrok cricket club is saddened by the premature closing of your innings. Declared way too early. RIP team mate and club member.
June 5, 2020
The President , committee and players wish to pass on our condolences to “big Johns” family.
Retired but fondly remembered.Mate words cannot describe the void you have left behind.
One hell of a good bloke with time for anyone.
Fly high mate.
June 5, 2020Will be sadly missed, was great seeing you arround, having a chat here and there Rip John ♥️
June 5, 2020Brother you will be missed , worked with you from 2014 to 2018 as a security guard, Always supportive n Humble.
June 5, 2020
RIP my friend.So sad to hear this. Take care all of you and I will be thinking of you all, especially on Tuesday but beyond then too. Love Julie
June 5, 2020Spread your wings mate will miss our chats love ya mate xoxo love to all the family xoxo
June 5, 2020Rest easy big fella will be missed dearly by everyone! You have touched so many hearts so sad to hear you go! Will definitely miss our chats and laughs! ❤️❤️
June 5, 2020Thinking of all John family and friends at this sad time.
June 5, 2020
Many memories made at backyard parties and you always looked out for your mates back in the ryans days too that will not be forgotten.
RIP JohnGoing to miss U John I am glad I got met u at work and looking after every one at Stockland
June 6, 2020Prayers go out to your family John. Thanks for the laughs
June 6, 2020RIP John , was nice seeing you around plaza and having a chat helping me achieve little things in life making me go along way , the appreciation is unexplainable rest easy , you will be sadly missed ❤️🕊
June 6, 2020My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. Last time I saw John he was helping out old lady at the shopping centre. That was John a gentle giant always willing to help out.
Gone but forgotten. Rest in Peace John
June 6, 2020Rest in peace John
June 6, 2020
My thoughts are with family & friends during this heartbreaking timerest easy john🥺 sending all my love n prayers to your family ❤️🕊
June 6, 2020Rest in peace John will send love your way
June 7, 2020On behalf of the Security team at Stockland Plaza we would like to express our deepest sympathy to Johns family and friends at this difficult time. John was a warm hearted and a kind friend to us all and was always light and jovial even in his darkest Of moments. John loved his kids and would always talk about his family who will miss him the most. We are all thankful for knowing the man, and will be missed by everyone he worked along side and by everyone who he had the pleasure of meeting. May he finally Rest In Peace
June 7, 2020I really can’t believe that you are gone such a beautiful soul you had such a beautiful smile John I do wish that you could have realised how much you were loved RIP
June 7, 2020Although I know that no words can ease the loss you feel, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Enjoyed our chats at Kindy drop off and at the centre.
June 8, 2020John, I’m so sorry this world let you down. I can only hope your next adventure is filled with love and happiness. You will be missed by so many and the world has lost a great person. Rest easy mate xx
June 8, 2020My sincerest condolences to all the families of Leanne, Belinda, Haylee & especially John’s kids at this extremely heartbreaking time. You were apart of my life in some way or another since I was 5 years old John. I will never forget the crap we all got up to out in Toon Town! You have left us way too soon. You will be greatly missed but remembered fondly. You’re at peace now! R.I.P mate
June 8, 2020I first met John in 1998 when he was a fresh faced 16 yr old . In the years following my wife and myself became great friends with the whole Sawers family , Leanne his mum , Haydn his dad and Belinda and Haylee his sisters . We consider them all as family . Even though we are living in Qld , we will be there in spirit at Johns funeral . John mate I wish we could of helped you in some better way as your personality was infectious and you are going to be missed by all who knew you … My deepest sympathies to all your family and children . RIP
June 8, 2020A gentle and kind soul, gone to soon.
June 9, 2020
Rest in PeaceRest In Peace John. Our most sincere condolences to his family in this difficult time.
June 9, 2020
Sending lots of love Ryan, Nurya and Danilo.You are greatly missed by everyone. Fly high John xoxo Much love and prayers go out to Leanne, Belinda, Hailee and families xoxo
June 9, 2020RIP John, it was a pleasure knowing you and enjoyed the banter and friendship u gave. U will be truly missed by many of ur colleagues, friends and acquaintances. Now at peace
June 9, 2020hard to believe u have gone Rest easy John xxoo
June 9, 2020Rest easy mate.
June 9, 2020
Will miss you heaps.
Your smile, laughs and presence are lost, but memories aren’t.
Fly high.Are thoughts ,love and memories are with you
June 9, 2020
R.I.P. JohnRest In Peace my dear friend you will be missed by so many people we will miss our chats at plaza and your advice on our car now you can rest
June 9, 2020John, May you Rest In Peace and enjoy your eternal life. You were always such a kind and friendly man. I had the pleasure of knowing you on so many levels and your smile will never be forgotten. I’m sorry you were in so much pain and everything just became too much. Your smile will be forever in my heart. Much love to your mum, sisters, your children and your extended family and friends are this sad time. Gone but never forgotten my friend xx
June 9, 2020Saddening to hear of John’s passing. He was a nice and friendly young bloke to grow up with through the years at Traralgon Secondary College.
June 9, 2020
Even when not at school, he always had a moment to walk over for a chat. Sincere condolences to his family and his children at this time, thinking of you all. Rest in Peace friend.So saddened by your passing John, our family have beautiful memories of you growing up. Our family will miss your warm and beautiful smile. Rest In Peace x
June 9, 2020We have many funny 4wd trips and camping memories that will always give us a laugh.
June 10, 2020
Rest In Peace now John.Thank you John for your commitment and passion to make a difference, I know that there are many young people around that have benefit from a chat or bit of guidance from you. Your heart and love for others was evident at the Plaza whilst I was working there, most people knew you and waved or said hi.
Thanks for your help in connecting me to the young people so that we could offer them some extra support.
You will be missed by so many my love to your family and friends
Sharon Schofield
June 12, 2020
Youth InsearchThank you for all the great times we had, you will be truly appreciated and missed by all.
R.I.P may you rest in peace now.
September 5, 2020