Rest in peace Uncle John. A loving husband, wonderful daddy, caring granda and a gentleman to all he met who will be missed greatly by all those who loved and knew him.
No words of warning, no last farewell, but in our hearts you will always dwell.
lots of love
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Monday 10 August 2020
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by niece Julie and son Charlie xx
We’ve shared the laughter and the tears,
as we grew up through the years.
We will cherish the treasured memories forevermore.
Those we love don’t go away,
they stay beside us everyday,
unseen, unheard, but always near,
still loved, still missed and very dear
Monday 10 August 2020
Brother-in-law John and wife Fiona, niece Angela nephew Robert xxx
You had a smile for everyone,
you had a heart of gold,
you left behind the memories
that we will always hold.
Night and god bless uncle John
Monday 10 August 2020
Niece Gillian and husband Neville, great nephews Ben, Jack xxxx
Uncle John you were one in a million and loved very much by all who had the pleasure of knowing you. I have so many wonderful memories of you growing up that I will always remember. From the Donald Duck impressions to all the mesmerising tricks you did making things appear and disappear before my very eyes.
Then of course from I was no age asking what horse to bet in the Grand National every year. If Uncle John was betting on that horse then that was always good enough for me.
And then you also got tortured after the race by everyone asking how much money they had won. They broke the mould when they made you.
All my love to my Aunt Dorothy and cousins at this very sad time.
Night night and God Bless Uncle John, lots of love xxx
Monday 10 August 2020
Niece Nadia
I don't know what to say Daddy, I don't know what to do,
I don't know how I'll ever get over the pain of losing you.
I love you more than life itself and when my life is through,
I pray that God will take my hand, and lead me straight to you.
I'll hold you in my arms Daddy, and never let you go,
for only you will ever know how much I love you so.
Sunday 09 August 2020
Daughter Sonya and Ian xxx
Daddy we love you so very much, more than any words could ever say, you have fought a tiresome battle for so long but you are now at peace.
We will miss you so very much, you will forever be in our hearts.
Sunday 09 August 2020
Your loving daughter Nicola and grandsons Michael and Matthew xx
My Granda was our hero, our hearts will never mend. We were so lucky to have a Granda like you.
You left us quietly, your thoughts unknown, but you left us great memories we are so proud to hold.
Sunday 09 August 2020
Your loving grandchildren Courtney, Dylan, Abbie and Calum xx
A thousand words won’t bring you back, I know because I’ve tried;
a thousand tears won’t bring you back, I know because I’ve cried.
You left behind some broken hearts and lonely memories too,
we never wanted memories dad, we only wanted you.
Goodnight Daddy, God Bless.
Sunday 09 August 2020
Daughter Amanda, son in law Mark, granddaughter Jodie and grandson Jacob xxx
My grandad was a great man. He taught me so much and brought me love & joy. I remember when I was a little kid. I thought he was the smartest person in the world. Not just for always, being able to help me with homeworks, but also, remember him always answering all the questions on who wants to be a millionaire and I thought "wow" he needs to go on and win for us all.
My Grandad taught me to play chess, not that I was able to win. I think everyone knows how much I love star wars. I remember coming home from school it would be just me and grandad and he would say go get your light sabers and from his chair we would sit and play. I tortured him when he got sky+ we would watch the same scooby doo cartoons over and over. When I was a little older I wanted to be a comic book writer, so I decided to make my own superheroes and off course one was called John Rainey.
My Grandad was always funny making jokes and winding me up. On Sunday's nanny, grandad and me would have a movie day and one of the last films we watched was Jojo Rabbit and once it was over he laughingly goes "Michael no harm son that was s****.
Just last week I had my home graduation. I got a photo with my Grandad and at the time I never knew how special that would be for me. I am so happy to have got that.
This week has been so hard for me, I loved my grandad so much. I know he would be so proud of the strength of our family, especially my nanny, mum, Amanda and Sonya. When I was younger I drew him as a superhero but I never had to because he always was one.
My grandad is my hero and I love him so much and I will miss him everyday.
Sunday 09 August 2020
Loving Grandson Michael xxx
Uncle John you will be sorely missed. I'm left with so many fond memories of you when I was growing up. I was always sitting beside you on the arm of your chair or swinging around your neck, my mum shouting at me to leave you alone and you telling her I was doing no harm and she was to leave me alone instead. All the rhymes and tricks you taught me with pen and paper or shaking my hands and clicking all my bones together. My fondest memory though was at a big party in your house one night when the Karaoke came out and you, full drunk of course, trying to sing New York, New York and getting all the words wrong but not caring and just belting it out anyway while I laughed and encouraged you.
Love you Uncle John
Sunday 09 August 2020
Nephew Adam and Wife Laura