The obituary notice of John William MAMO-MASON

John, can’t believe you left us. It doesn’t seem real. You were so wise, generous, hospitable and kind .
We travelled far and wide together in my younger days and I learned a lot from you. It seems very fitting that you moved to Glastonbury and became a knight in shining armour!
I know we’ll meet again within the next few decades but until then I’m sure they will put you to good use in Heaven with your armour and sword - now complete with wings👼🏼🙏🏻🙌🏻💫🌟✨❤️

John -
Seems unbelievable that you left. You always seemed so invincible. Spent a large part of my youth in your company and we travelled far and wide. You were so wise, generous and kind- it became very fitting that you moved to Glastonbury and became a knight in shining armour. I know we’ll meet again within a few decades…. Until then, I’m sure you’ll be put to good use in Heaven with your suit of armour - now complete with wings 👼🏼🪽❤️🙌🏻🙏🏻✨🌟💫

Trevor and I going to miss your inimitable presence around town. We had quite a few adventures in the 00s, filming Druidic things in Avebury and other places, and dealing books together. You were always generous and kind, as well as hilarious (I will never forget your FB post which read "I've just made a beautiful healthy salad. But I thought it would look better in the bin"). Since you've died so many mutual friends have commented on your acts of kindness over the years. You will be so greatly missed.

John… Loved creating prints from the infra red film in the darkroom for you,the Ian Hunter/Mott the Hoople and Gary Glitter gigs we went to(although I’m never going to forgive you for dragging me to see Jethro Tull!) and the nights we spent in Croydon’s Pizza Express(I’m sure we were their profit margin!) Thank you for your friendship,support and your legendary generosity which has been mentioned by so many… I thought I’d get through today but those drums reduced me to tears… Wherever you are take care… Pete

John to many, Avalon Rebel to me, very missed 🖤

Johnny,

You were my safe place when everything else was falling apart.

Whenever life became too much, somehow you always helped me get through another day. Sometimes all I needed was a night sitting with you, talking rubbish, being held, feeling safe, and somehow things felt manageable again afterwards.

What made you so special was that you never wanted anything from me. You understood that life is complicated. You understood that sometimes people don't need a relationship, or labels, or expectations. Sometimes they just need someone who cares enough to be there.

You got me through some incredibly difficult times without ever judging me.

Now everything feels like it's falling apart again, and for the first time in years I find myself wishing I could just spend one more night at yours. Just one more hug. One more conversation. One more chance to recharge with my friend before facing the world again.

But I can't, because you're gone.

I don't think I realised quite how much comfort I took from knowing you were there until you weren't.

I love you, Johnny. Thank you for every laugh, every hug, every late-night conversation, and even every 5am coffee to wake me up so we can hit cheddar car boot! You helped me carry more than you probably knew.

I'll miss you forever.