Donald Nunn (2 Feb 1947 - 11 Oct 2023)

On behalf of Debbie, James and Jo and myself, I would like to thank all those family and friends who came to pay their respects at Don's funeral yesterday. We should also thank those who were unable to attend but were with us in their thoughts on the day.
To my brother Don, rest in peace.
With love
Jim

In loving memory of lifelong friend who will be missed.
Love Sally, Howard, Colin and Hannah xxxx

Remembering all the good times. Rest in peace, Don

Our family moved to Crawley “New Town” in 1956. I soon got to know Don’s younger brother Jim at Junior school. They lived only a few yards away from us in Pound Hill.

Being older, Don was one of the first of our group to pass his test, and get a car.
In the 60’s you could get some interesting machinery for as little as £10 to £20. Don had a preference for Austin A40 Devons (affectionately referred to as “Jumbos”). They were fine as long as you carried a gallon of old oil with you, for when the orange oil light regularly came on (MOT’s were slightly less stringent in those days!). Later, when my own vehicles broke down, I’d have to hitchhike back to Crawley (no other means of contact in those days as most families didn’t have landline phones), Don was always on hand to come out and tow me home or put my scooter in the back of his Devon van for recovery.

There were also some memorable road trips with 4 of us driving down to southern Spain and France in September 1970 (in Don’s Ford Console), on a camping holiday (when even the locals were complaining about the heat), and a 3 week 4,600 mile drive taking in the sights of the western part of the USA in 1998.

Nearer to home, we enjoyed several parties and family barbecue’s at Tandridge Lane. I have particular memories of when Don arranged a “Barn BBQ” which was attended by other East Grinstead Motor Club members. Jim had created an additional cooking unit from an empty 45 gallon drum. The burgers cooked nicely, but had a faint diesel flavour.

We had regular contact with our twice yearly card nights (with Jim and Ken), usually starting off with a couple of beers at the Brickmakers. There were also our weekly attempts at snooker (as Clive mentioned), and latterly a small group of us have been meeting fortnightly for a Crawley Wetherspoon’s “Curry Club” lunch.

So I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Don continuously for over 65 years, with lots of memories. A good friend who never complained nor had a bad word to say about anyone.

Alan

With Love to Don !

Don was a very special person, and after our divorce we remained friends. We always met up at family gatherings, where he and Jan (my husband) would sit drinking a glass of wine and put the world to rights. He was comfortable to be with.
He was a dad, and spoke of Debbie James and Jo with such pride. And he loved the grandchildren, Amy and Lucas so much too. He loved all the family being together at these times.
He will leave a Don shape hole in his family, but we will keep him with us photos, telling stories about him and the love we All shared for him.
Trisha and Jan

With love and respect

Remembering a nice man with great fondness

With deepest condolences and all our love. Colin, Janet and Molly Nunn.

Always enjoyed meeting Don and chatting about life, he always found the time to ask about my son and how he was getting on. I know he was a very proud father and grandfather. Lovely man, sorely missed by friends and family.

Don was a special cousin to me as I was born on his 6th Birthday. Back in the early 90s when I was working at Gatwick I lodged with Don during the week, I would bring red wine with the rule that it must cost less than £3 a bottle! Wednesdays were snooker nights for Don and Alan, I was definitely the poorest snooker player of the trio and haven't improved. I know how sorely Don will be missed by family and friends