John sadly passed away at home on the Wednesday 3rd of June Aged 77. Much loved husband, father and grandfather.
Born and raised in Southampton, John attended King Edward VI School before attaining his M.A. in Mathematics from The Queen’s College, University of Oxford. He spent his 40 year career working as an actuary in the reinsurance industry in Folkestone, London and Bermuda.
On retiring for the second time in 2014, he became a volunteer driver at the Shepway Volunteer Center. As was his pattern of community service over the years, he went on to serve first as Treasurer and then Chair of the Trustees for Kent Coast Volunteering until earlier this year.
A rugby enthusiast, John was deeply proud of his 100% kicking record; his singular attempt, and success, coming for the school third team from the touchline in torrential wind and rain - all while coming back from injury! A long-time member and player, he was also a former Chairman of Folkestone Rugby Football Club.
Donations to either London Asbestos Support Group or Pilgrims Hospice.
https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/get-involved/donate/donation-form/
Service
DATE AND TIME
Thursday 25th June 2026, 3:00pm
ADDRESS
Barham Crematorium, Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6QU
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