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The obituary notice of John Michael TAYLOR

Winshill | Published in: Burton Mail. Notable areas: Burton upon Trent

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John MichaelTAYLORPassed away peacefully at Queen's Hospital, on Tuesday 22nd September 2026, aged 80 years, with Sue, his loving wife of 59 years at his side.

Devoted dad to David, Matthew, Louise and Stephen, and a very proud grandad. John devoted many years as a catering lecturer at Burton College, and will be missed by many.

John will be received into St Joseph the Worker RCC, Winshill, on Thursday 29th October at 5:30pm. A Requiem Mass will take place on Friday 30th October at 1:30pm, and this will be followed by a private family committal.

Family flowers only please. Donations in loving memory will support Médecins Sans Frontières, and can be placed in the collection box at the service.

Alternatively, to donate online, light a candle, or leave a memory of John, please visit www.murraysfunerals.co.uk (click on 'Funeral Notices').

All enquiries to Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 01283 562299.
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We will always remember John with love and affection. He was a kind, caring and considerate person. We have lovely memories of family occasions when we would join in with John singing and playing guitars. He will be greatly missed.
John & Pauline Marklew
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01/11/2026
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We will always remember John with love and affection. He was a kind, caring and considerate person. We have lovely memories of family occasions when we would join in with John singing and playing guitar. He will be greatly missed.
John and Pauline Marklew
John & Pauline Marklew
01/11/2026
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Donation left by Raymond Ojo
30/10/2026
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In fondest remembrance of John - never to be forgotten.

Josie & Steve
Donation left by Josephine Queenan
29/10/2026
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John was a lovely, fair and honest man, who always had interesting things to say. Sadly missed.
Donation left by Ade/Judy Cowan
22/10/2026
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I was so sorry to read John had died . He was my catering lecturer at burton collage in the late 80’s .
He was such an inspiration for me and many many others , I loved the days when he taught me , he gave everything to all many went on to greater things thanks to John . God bless you and thankyou x
Fay Hunt
21/10/2026
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21/10/2026
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