At the age of 80 - John - much beloved husband of Olive for over 57 years sadly passed away in Airedale Hospital. A dear friend and colleague to many, he will be greatly missed by his 2 sons Ian and Mark; his daughters-in-law Amy and Jean; and, his grandchildren Shaun, Kevyn, Andrew and Sarah.
On behalf of the Whitmarsh family, thank you to all those who attended my grandfather's funeral and I am proud to announce that an additional £100 was donated at the funeral towards the Alzheimer's Society
Sadly missed 😢😢😢
Condolences to Aunty Olive, Mark and Ian and families. I have such lovely memories of summers at the Rectory in Golden when John and Aunty Olive and Mark and Ian would come to stay, and if my memory serves me right Aunty Rose and Tommy, Joyce, Jean and John would sometimes come at the same time- we were always so excited awaiting the cars to come up the avenue, and we would have the best fun together. Great times and my mum Violet looked forward so much to the visits which she treasured so very much. RIP, John from Karen and family
Heartfelt condolences to all the family.
RIP John
my condolences to your family
My condolences to your family
Butlins - 1961, Whit and me on the outsides
As teenagers we were best mates - mutual best men. To me he was Whit, to him I was Fred (don't ask!). We shared so much of becoming adults, as we found careers from modest backgrounds (both did pretty well). I enjoyed many a time in the warm home of his Mum and Dad - and he in mine. We hitch hiked round England and holidayed together. We found our soulmates at the same time - he lovely Olive, me Marigold. We were both so fortunate to be loved so long by such wonderful women. As adults we met less often and then careers and geography intervened more. But I felt closer when in 2010 Ian and his family so warmly welcomed Marigold and me into their lovely home in Hong Kong for a couple of days. It is so odd to think of a world without Whit, the nearest to a brother that I would ever have or ever want. Fare thee well my good friend.
Enjoyed many good times with John in the distant past. He'll be sadly missed.
Condolences to all the family 🙏🕊️
Dear olive Ian and mark I am so sorry to hear of john died. He was a loving uncle to Diane Stephen and me. Heras like to me a older brother,he alway took us home on a Sunday from nannies. Di and I would alway say who wants to go first. So John alway took in turns. I Ioved your dad, I have lost two people this year John and my husband life is so unfair love to you all Susan from germanyxxxxx
Butlins - 1961, Whit and me on the outsides
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