Funeral Notices

Condolence Messages

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  13/06/2025

  Karen, Trevor, Mark, David and Elizabeth Forrest

  Dearest John, caring Uncle and Brother-in-Law. We will remember you always with fondness and love. You will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved you. xx

• 06/06/2025

  Max

  John was an absolutely great man and a mason. Will be greatly missed by all.

• 02/06/2025

  Paul Newlsnd

  Uncle John You were a great uncle to me when I was younger and I immediately thought of a funny memory I have, still to this date. You decided to take up sailing and got a Mirror Dinghy, then encouraged me to have a go at learning to sail on Southmere Lake Thamesmead. We "set off" and over a few weekends we got to the stage that I had to learn what to do if I capsized. You explained the plan, we would tip the boat over, once in the water I would grab the centreboard and pull the boat back over, rolling into it once upright. This was a great plan, until I just gave up and swam to the bank, where you and dad suggested I stand up; the water was only up to my waist !!!!! Paul.

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  31/05/2025

  Maeve

  I was the little girl in photo 2 and 4. Now I'm ten years old, and throughout my life, my grandad meant the whole universe to me. He was always there, when we went to go shopping for him, he was there every Monday. He was the best grandad I could've ever wished for. Thank you for the best years probably in my life. - Maeve xxx

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  31/05/2025

  Haley Forrest

  John was a wonderful dad to me, always there through everything. Love you John, miss you always. Xx

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  31/05/2025

  Lesney Forrest

  My Dad. You meant so much to so many people. A family man, always making sure we were ok. A tower of strength who never gave up or gave in. Generous in so many ways. A friend to all. Where am I going to go now to watch a Christmas movie in April?? I miss you so so much but I know you are at peace and being looked after up there. Love always. Lesney xxxx

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  31/05/2025

  Sue Garrett

  John was a kind and generous man, if he could help in any way he would. I will miss our weekly chats. Rest in peace lovely man..........Sue Garrett

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  30/05/2025

  Joanne Bridges
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  30/05/2025

  Alicia Forrest

  Thank you for being you, Grandad. I hope everything is ok up there, we love you so much and will miss you forever. All of my love, from Alicia xxxxx

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  30/05/2025

  David Close

  John first introduced me to freemasonry, he took me out visiting other lodges, that was 6 years ago, he became a good friend and will be sorely missed Rest in peace my friend xx

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  30/05/2025

  Mrs Wendy Ainslie

  John was a true kind wonderful friend with whom I shared many great memories. I consider it an honor to have known him. Wendy Ainslie