They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

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Details for John Alexander Thorburn

Warrant Number:	22767
Surname:	Thorburn
Forenames:	John Alexander
Gender:	Male
Age Group:	Adult
Age:	94
Type:	Ash Burial
Date of Birth:	Unknown
Date of Death:	Unknown
Date of Burial:	26 March 2008 (Wednesday)
Cemetery:	Taruheru
Block:	F
Plot #:	530
Map Location:	View on Map
Inscription:	THORBURN; In loving memory of JOHN ALEXANDER [ RSA; RNZAF 1618 ], 1913 - 2008 aged 94 years. Loved husband of Lorna: LORNA ELLA 1918 - 2012 aged 93 years, loved wife of John. Loved father & mother of Rosalie, Judy & Warwick.

The following interments are also in this plot

Surname	Forenames	Type	Age Group	Age	Date of Death	Date of Burial
Thorburn	Lorna Ella	Ash Burial	Adult	93	05/03/2012	10/03/2012