John Joseph Flaherty (8 Dec 1953 - 9 Dec 2022)

John you would have been so proud of your Gilly. She ran the London Marathon in your honour and did you proud (as usual). As you know she never gives up and carried on till the end with her usual big grin on her face. You was with her all the way round ....well in your green mini. Xxxxx

I found this obituary whilst trying to find John’s details for my sons lessons.
He taught me many years ago, he was such a wonderful man I knew when my son came of age I would want him to be taught by him. He spoke about his family a great deal. I always recall how proud he was of his daughter who played football, he would always tell me about her matches.
RIP John you was an amazing man.

I miss you more than words could ever say Dad & I love you so so so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️ what I would do for a cup of tea with you right now xxxxx

Thinking of you today a year since you was taken from me. If it means going through this pain for the rest of my life without you it’s is well worth it for you was so so loved 💔♥️ xx

Thinking of you today mate. 1 year gone and seems like yesterday. You would be so proud of all your girls they are all doing the best they can but its not been easy for them after the huge gap you have left in their hearts. Gracie is coming to me tonight and im going to get her smiling as you would want.xx

Sending love & strength to Rita & all the family.
Good Night and God Bless John until we all meet again. With love Kevin Gina Albert & Alfie x x x x

Sending all our love to Rita and family. John was a lovely man and we are so sorry to hear of his passing. Rest in peace for now and always.
Love Jessica, Andrew, Bea and Leni xXx

Rip John , will miss waving at you around Bermondsey , from one fellow instructor to another x

John was such a loving caring man I have alot to thank him for especially me passing my driving test like he told everyone I was a nightmare in my first lesson stopping the car near to tears because a car drove behind me. But he soon got me back by drinking down the pub and wanting lifts home because as he said if it wasn't for him I wouldn't be able to drive. He love all his girls so much I heard all the storied and he shared how much you all meant to him. He is looking down and protecting you all I know that for sure xx

So so saddened to hear my dear friend John has passed. What a true legend that has been taken. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Love to you all.
Jimmy, Kim and family x

R I P dear John you were one of the best taken to soon

John,
Not only my driving Instructer but also my friend.
Such heartbreaking news, I still can’t believe it.
You was one of a kind, an old school gentlemen, always had a story to tell making me laugh, and also praised and spoke so highly of your beautiful wife and family.
I will miss seeing your Mini Cooper around and you waving at me. Wearing your red jumper and shorts in all weathers lol.
When I’m driving and I panic I still think to this day what would John tell me to do. Forever grateful to you.
May you rest forever in peace ❤️
Your friend, Paris Quinn xx

Thinking of you John still can't believe it 💔 god bless 🙏 keep looking down on your lovely family who miss you soooo much .just so sad you ant with us xxxx love terri x

May you rest in eternal peace and god bless you xx 💙🌹

If my love could have saved you you would have lived forever. Heartbroken and it will never heal. My life will never be the same again as loosing you has left a hole in mine and my babies life that can never be filled. You loved them unconditional never told them off always said yes and they loved to sit up in your arms where they felt they were safe with there grandad. I have gone through life shielded by them same arms and with love and never really known heartache or wanted for anything as you took care of everything to prevent that. My life will have this area of sadness forever now because I will never laugh the same as I did with you. I will promise to keep you alive in my house and in my heart. This isn’t forever dad it’s just for now and I know in my heart or heart I don’t fear dying now because I know we will be reunited again and there is not anyone else I will want to see waiting for me at them gates. The biggest gentleman I will ever ever know. How lucky am I to have had you as my dad. Through choice as well. You chose me. To love and care for the way you did. I am so lucky for you I love you forever and always my favourite person my dad my life . I will look after mum for you now unconditionally never worry about that she is with me 24/7.

We were so very shocked and heartbroken at this devastating news John was a wonderful Man it is a privilege to have been his friend God Bless from Gaynor Robert Krystel Jade Steven & Michael x