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An amazing and inspirational soul.
Great friend to my late father.
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John Beasant (Passed away 26 Aug 2023)
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John Beasant is a former press secretary to two Commonwealth Prime Ministers and a Head of State in the Islamic world. He is also writer, and author of several books including Stalin’s Silver, OMAN, Shell Shock and Santo Rebellion.
John Beasant of Bridgwater passed away peacefully on 26th August 2023 aged 82. A much loved friend to all. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Church, Bridgwater on Friday 22nd September 2023 at 1pm followed by cremation. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Gurkha Welfare Trust can be made online at www.hbiffen.co.uk or sent to H Biffen & Sons Ltd. 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater Tel: 01278 423333
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In memory of John, with love from The Plenty family x
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In memory of a true gentleman and a fascinating friend. We shall really miss you and your wonderful conversations xx
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RIP John
Our friendship enriched my life.
Bruce
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FOR SOPHIE & SAM....ON THEIR WEDDING DAY.
A poem John kindly wrote for our wedding.
The fat faced Moon pales way to slumber
Rolling away the shades of night.
Its sister Sun makes sure return.
A new day dawns, so clear, so bright.
The promise of time in fullness kept.
The lark salutes, the Rook commands.
The meadow dew grants life to life
The weed waved brook winds new demands.
Yet this fair day is like no other.
Bear witness by St.Mary's place.
The village sanctuary of war and peace.
So full of sorrow, joy and grace.
Salute this day in Lark song high !
As two well face the world as one.
Wild bells ring out the truth of love.
The journey starts, the truth is won !
Have a really super day !
Best love, John. X
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John always had high regard for the Gurkhas
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From around winter 1975 in Trevillet, Tintagel, Cornwall
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In front of John's birth place and residence where he is grown up. little coat house, Hungerford, United Kingdom. John always shared his memories and introduced the place to his close friends. It is I should say like a palace.
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Home from home in Fiji 1965
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As mother (Trudy Beasant )would have wanted ❤️
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Always had you spellbound with his tales of intrigue and politics.
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Early days Angela, Robert and John
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Favourite picture Rub al -Khali July 10th 1994
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Extraordinary life, exceptional human being
Sourly missed
Would that we should meet again
REST IN PEACE
Love always
Thank you to everyone for sharing the photos and your memories. It fills the emptiness with love and awe.
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I was treated for cancer of prostate, and the treatment and services goes along the journey I received was impeccable. It is my honour to donate in the name of my beloved john.
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“Poem copied from other sources but…this is what I feel for you John”
I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new,
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too,
I think of you in silence; I often speak your name.
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping- I have you in my heart.
Rest in peace and I honour my promise and do my level best.
Raghu
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Arrival in Santo when John was Press Secretary to the Prime minister of Vanuatu
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John eating one of his favourite foods mussels at Stratford on Avon before going to the theatre. August 2023
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John and Shelia Scott 1970
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Thank you for the amusing and inspiring stories of your amazing life. We would listen in delight as you spoke of your travels.
Much Love Claire Josh and Jared
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I will miss my very best friend John Beasant, with whom I enjoyed many interesting conversations ranging from Marlene Dietrich,with whom he knew personally and the lovely country of Zimbabwe which we both knew so well. So many topic’s. A charming and lovely man.
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From around winter 1975 in Trevillet, Tintagel, Cornwall
In front of John's birth place and residence where he is grown up. little coat house, Hungerford, United Kingdom. John always shared his memories and introduced the place to his close friends. It is I should say like a palace.
Home from home in Fiji 1965
Favourite picture Rub al -Khali July 10th 1994
Early days Angela, Robert and John
Arrival in Santo when John was Press Secretary to the Prime minister of Vanuatu
John eating one of his favourite foods mussels at Stratford on Avon before going to the theatre. August 2023
John and Shelia Scott 1970
John and his sister Angela aged 2 and 4
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