Handwritten information, (possibly by Dreda Joyce Jones nee Trainer b. 1920) which has been written on rear of "ROSS Family" tree dated 1993 by Vyver Main (nee Whyte) b. 1919.
According to his sister, Dreda (Joy) Jones (nee Trainer), his family nickname was “Junior”.
Not married.

Birth certificate No. 108218 dated 10 October 1978, verifies birth date of 9 November 1917. Place of birth and second name of “Henry” from Birth Certificate.

As at August 2013, living in Grey Lynn, Auckland.

TRAINER, John Henry (aka Jack). Passed away peacefully on Sunday 10th May 2015, at TerraNova Home and Care, Herne Bay, aged 97 Years. Survived by his loving daughter Sophia and Daniel Seve. Loved grand dad to Jesse, the late Asher, and Ashdan. Cherished brother to Joy Jones. Loving uncle who raised Melanie and William. "Oh Dad, I will forever remember you singing to me. 'That's why darling it's incredible to think that someone so unforgettable thinks that I am unforgettable too'. Missing You. The fab 4 xxo" A Service to remember John will be held in the Purewa All Saint's Chapel, 4 Parsons Road, Meadowbank, Auckland (today) Thursday, May 14th 2015 at 3:00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to Ese Tatupu - Funeral Director Mobile 027-274-2115.
Published in The New Zealand Herald on May 14, 2015.

Surname spelt “Trainor” when registered, from Birth search on New Zealand BDM website in June 2018:
1917/4955. Trainor, John Henry. Mother: Sophia Eliza. Father: James

New Zealand Electoral Roll - Auckland Central General Roll for 1946, found in June 2018:
Trainer, John Henry, 83 Howe St., upholsterer
Trainer, James, 83 Howe St., labourer [Father]
Trainer, Sophia Eliza, 83 Howe St., married [Mother]

New Zealand Electoral Roll - Auckland Central General Roll for 1949, found in June 2018:
Trainer, John Henry, 83 Howe Street C.2, [unreadable occupation]
Trainer, James, 83 Howe Street C.2, [unreadable occupation] [Father]
Trainer, Sophia Eliza, 83 Howe Street C.2, [unreadable occupation] [Mother]