John Berne 2025

John was always a very entertaining companion and led an exciting life, in between his work as a dentist, racing his beloved Subaru in rallies.

He had been fighting oesophageal cancer for some time and was in good spirits the last time I saw him for lunch at Chatswood RSL earlier this year.  Cancer, as we all are aware, however, can bite back and john succumbed to it on Thursday [2 Jan 2025], passing away peacefully at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga.

• Stig Falster 5 Jan 2025

Four of us went to John's 'Celebration of Life' at Pennant Hills Golf Club on Friday.  There was a very good turnout and some good eulogies, including some from his granddaughters.  

I have attached a photo of the ABHS representatives and the Order of Service.  Interesting to note the name of the MC - Merv White.  Reminded us of our old Headmaster.

It was very evident from what we heard that John was quite an exceptional person and a very high achiever.  As a dentist, he was really at the sharp end of implant dentistry as well as being a very competitive rally driver.  He lived his life to the max, usually over the speed limit!

As per the Order of Service - 'He crossed the finish line: 26.12.2024'

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Cheers

Stig