Gerald Peter Haines (22 Jun 1933 - 11 Mar 2021)

Gerald, from the moment I met you at Aston Fields all those years ago I knew that we would work together without any problems. Your methods of Training people, whether they were apprentices or adult trainees was a joy to behold. I still remember the day you decided to demonstrate what would happen if you put a cold ladle into a pot of hot molten metal, the resultant look on the faces of the apprentices as the pot emptied, throwing molten metal everywhere. Though unorthodox it worked, not one apprentice made that mistake.
I will miss coming over to see you and going out for breakfast, then arguing over who was going pay, you, me or Paul Bennett.
May you rest in peace old friend.

I remember you teaching how to tell the time when was staying with you x both going to rock and class together xx so glad you been part of my life in the good and bad times xx your door was always open xx you will be missed so much xx love you always xx

You were like a father, you were my friend, I owe you so much, forever in my heart. Karen

Honoured to donate in memory of this fine chap.

I’m so proud that I knew you and I had you as my Uncle. U were my inspiration and I learnt a lot from you. You are terribly missed but I will never forget you. Rest in Peace my dear Uncle. Xx

I have lots of fond memories of going out and about with Uncle Gerald, for example being car sick, having to wear his jumper because I had nothing else to wear, teaching me to swim at Lichfield Swimming Baths and he gave me away at my wedding 35 years ago this August. I was suffering with tonsillitis that day and had to hold his hand tightly as I was worried I would fall. He will be greatly missed by many people. Rest in peace Uncle Gerald.