Saying goodbye to John — and to the children’s Grandad
He was a patient man, especially with my mum, and he carried that same steady patience into being a grandad. He loved a joke and never missed the chance to retell the New Year’s Eve firework story — it somehow got funnier each time he told it.
He came to visit us in Africa once, a trip that meant a lot and gave him time to reflect on his National Service during the Mau Mau Uprising. He visited Romania a few more times, and those trips were full of stories, laughter, and simply, good moments together.
He wasn’t one for fuss, but he was steady, present, and proud of his grandchildren.
We’ll miss him — his stories, his humour, and the calm way he was always there.
Rest peacefully.
Diane Kendrick
13/02/2026
