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The obituary notice of John William Watkin CRIPPS

Cheltenham, 09/03/39 - 26/03/2026 (Age 87) | Published in: Gloucester Citizen, Gloucestershire Echo. Notable areas: Gloucester

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John William WatkinCRIPPSFormer President of The Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce. John passed peacefully away at Gloucester Royal Hospital aged 87 years.

Dearly loved husband of Valerie, Father of Nick, Brother of Susan, Uncle and Great Uncle. Will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Service to take place at Cheltenham Crematorium Willow Chapel on Wednesday 29th April at 12.30pm.

Family flowers only. Donations to be sent to: Cats Protection & Salvation Army.

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W.S Trenhaile Funeral Directors,

Apostle House, 175 London Road,

Cheltenham, GL52 6HN
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Donation left by Sarah Payne
18/04/2026
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John was kind, supportive and very funny, the best boss and a lovely man. Thinking of you Valerie and family x
Sarah
17/04/2026
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John was my first boss at the Chamber of Commerce. I was 17 years old and just out of school. He taught me so much and always had a smile and a joke. RIP John
Carolyn
17/04/2026
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Oh this is so sad to read. I enjoyed many years working with John. Rest in Peace, my lovely. You were a joy to know.
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16/04/2026
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16/04/2026
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