I don't know where to start, so let's go back to the 80's. When your first thought of Bullseye and Catchphrase isn't 'Bully', Mr. Chips, or a speedboat, but the man you watched it with, you know that's a special person.
Some of my earliest, happiest, most simple memories stem from the warmth, kindness and wisdom of Uncle John.
He was such a fixture in our family's life, whether that was looking after me in my younger years, accompanying us for birthdays and days out, or being a regular visitor for Sunday dinner (before a ride to church sat on the wheel arches of his van - again the 80's, it was a different time).
As time progressed John showed nothing but gentle happiness as my nieces would use him as a climbing frame before Christmas dinner. He loved being a part of it as much as we loved having him there.
Uncle John wasn't a blood relative, but he will always be family.
We miss you, and there is at least a small nugget of comfort knowing that you're re-united with Auntie Eileen after all these years.
Ben
09/11/2026
