John Gates (10 Apr 1949 - 17 Feb 2026)
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National Kidney Federation
£635.00
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- Location
- The Old Wine Vaults 75 Preston Street Faversham ME13 8PA
- Date
- 26th Mar 2026
- Time
- 3.15pm
John was born in Ospringe on 10th April 1949, the second son of Robert and Lavinia Gates. He attended Ospringe School and then Ethelbert Road Boys School. Upon leaving school at 15 John was employed by British Rail in the Signalling and Telecommunications Department first as an apprentice engineer and then held various roles within this field until becoming an assistant area manager and lastly a trainer, before retiring in 2004.
John met Susan at a Christmas party when they were both 15 and they married on 21st November 1970. Their first Son, James, was born in August 1978 and their second Son Tim in June 1982. In February 2021 the family grew again when their Grandson Joshua was born who was joined by Hannah in February 2023.
In later life John developed Chronic Kidney Disease which resulted in him receiving Dialysis. He died peacefully during the evening of 17th February 2026 at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. He is survived by Wife Sue, Sons James and Tim, Grandchildren Joshua and Hannah, and elder Brother Bob.
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John will be greatly missed but wonderful memories live on.
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Thinking of you all today x
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John was a wonderful, kind and caring man. A mentor of mine on the railways, a dear friend and godfather to our daughter Martha. Here’s to you John, you will always be in our hearts.
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We will miss your great sense of humour and smile, a friend to all who had the pleasure of meeting you John. xx
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In memory of John.
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One of life’s Mr Nice Guys
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Will miss seeing your cheerful face and hearing your infectious laugh.
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John,we had a great working relationship and i will never forget you, Sue and family I sent my thought to you all Brian.
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Rest in Peace John, remembering those days at Ramsgate and Ashford.
With condolances to all the family from Bob and Daphne
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Remembering John
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Sad to hear the news - always used to enjoy our "chit chats" even when you were assessing me.
And you always took an interest in the Faversham Area long after you had gone into training.
Rest In Peace John.
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The love and friendship we shared in childhood continued throughout our lives.
We were not just family but friends,we'll miss you so much John-and remember you always.
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In loving memory of a dear cousin who will be sadly missed I have very fond memories of our childhood together. God bless you.
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God speed John will miss you loads 😢 Ken and Marlene ❤️
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Great friend & Mate will be missed
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