“The risk of love is loss, and the price of loss is grief – but the pain of grief is only a shadow when compared with the pain of never risking love.”
Head of Department Lecturer at Cauldon College
Peacefully at rest on Monday 16th June 2025 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, John aged 90 years of The Westlands, Newcastle, the dearly loved husband of 67 years to Barbara, the much loved dad of Roger and Guy, a dearly loved father in law to Shirrelle and Rae, a treasured grandad to Thomas, Charlie and Esme, a dear brother in law to Bill, Bob, Alec, Dan and their partners Jean, Margaret and Valerie, a loving brother to the late Mike also a dear brother in law to the late Jean and Marjorie. John will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all his loving family and many friends.
Funeral service and cremation to take place at Bradwell Crematorium on Friday 25th July 2025 at 12.40pm.Would friends wishing to attend kindly meet at the crematorium. The family have kindly requested that all mourners attending John’s service to wear smart casual clothing.
Family flowers only please donations would be preferred in memory of John to The Douglas MacMillan Hospice. A donation box will be available at the crematorium should anyone wish to make a donation on the day.
Messages of condolence may be left below.
All further enquiries to Kevin Lownds Family Funeral Services on 01782 914777 or 01782 291500
Date Passed: 16th June 2025
Funeral Date: 25th July 2025
I first knew John in 1980 when I started work as a novice lecturer. He was always willing to lend an ear and listen to my concerns. I found him to be thoughtful, constructive, considered and helpful. On occasions he offered me advice and words of wisdom which have stayed with me. Indeed, I have passed them on to my own children as I found them helpful. I offer just two such, “If you wait for the right time to do something it may not come. Do it now”. Another, when I was contemplating a part time post graduate research degree was, ” Things seem a long time in prospect but short in retrospect”. How true.
John was one of the few people in my professional career who gained my trust and respect. He made a difference while living and his passing is a loss for all those who knew him.