We have been advised by John's grandson Chris Nicolay that John passed away on 17th April, 2016 at the age of 97.  

Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his family, friends and to all those that loved him.

To The Green Fields Beyond.

LEST WE FORGET

John enlisted on the 28th May 1941 at Claremont in Western Australia.  His war service details can be viewed here.

The following family death notices were placed in The West Australian:

NICOLAY (John Henry): Passed away peacefully 17.4.2016 aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan (dec) and father of John, Peter, Ken and Deeanne. Father-in-law of Joyce, Denise and Wendy. Pop of Christopher, Nicholas, Bernadette, Simon (dec), Michelle, Adam, Ben and Jessica and Big Pop to Henry, Angus, Dominic, Ben, Jack, Olivia, Brittany and Emily. Time to rest now Dad

NICOLAY (John Henry): Rest peacefully Dad Denise, Peter, Bernie, Wayne, Nick, Kylie, Ben, Jack, Olivia, Brittany and Emily