 Survived by his two daughters , Sir John died on 4 August 1966 in his home at Wahroonga , New South Wales . He was accorded a state funeral with military honours and was cremated . Like most governors of New South Wales , his papers are in the State Library of New South Wales . In 1968 the Electoral district of Northcott in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was dedicated in his name and existed until redistribution and abolition in 1999 . In his military career , Northcott was both highly regarded and successful staff officer , as commander of the 1st Armoured Division , II Corps and BCOF he was " noted neither for innovation nor conspicuous success " , especially when compared with Robertson who " possessed the ebullience and flair that Northcott lacked " . While governor , Northcott was patron of the New South Wales Society for Crippled Children . He continued to take an active in its affairs for the rest of his life . In 1995 , this charity changed its name to The Northcott Society in his honour . In 2004 , it became Northcott Disability Services , providing case to people of all ages with disabilities . He is also remembered through Cranbrook School , Sydney by having one of the houses named after him , Northcott House . 
