Adeline Withers
Thinking of you.
Linda Rudge
Such happy memories of days gone by, of fun and laughter both on and off the golf course. Be good to think of all the lovely men who have left us far too soon, happily playing golf together where the sun always shines and the ball never misses the hole. Sweet dreams dear John. Linda (Rudge) xxx
Alan an Hilary Jones
Having known the Thorpe family for many years Alan and I feel blessed to have known not only John and Madeleine but the extended family. We have wonderful memories of John not only here in the U.K. but in their beautiful home in C.F. France. As for myself if I had to chose a brother John would have been top of my list. A lovely guy who will be sadly missed.
Steph Rose
Dearest Maddie, Claire and Vanessa
My love and sympathy go to you all at this sad time. John will be greatly missed by all his friends as well as yourselves. He was a delight to know, such fun, and a gentleman. My thoughts will be with you on Thursday and I am sure that many a glass will be raised to him. Cheers John, God Bless.
Linda Rogers
John has been a wonderful friend for over forty years. We met in Bordeaux and spent many happy times on the beaches of Cap Feret with our young families. On our return from France, we have continued our friendship, meeting up a few times each year. We could always pick up where we left off, surely the mark of a true friend.
He is remembered by my children, Amy and Wizzy, as a favourite " uncle" who was great fun playing on the beach and in the sea. He always had time for them and they loved him
Through the years he has been supportive, loyal, a generous host and a great skipper of Helene and Bertie! His love of the sea resonated with me and I will always remember him trying to teach me, unsuccessfully, to tie nautical knots. He was very patient.
John never changed in all those years. He truly was a man of integrity, gentle and honest, and I will miss him.
Linda.
Anne and Mike Gahagan
We first met John when Claire and David got together as a couple. It was a pleasure to know John and such a pity he died before his time. We will miss him: a much loved father, grandfather and friend.
Helen and Ed Dablin
Such a great loss to the family,
A truly lovely man
Roger Dedicoat
Dearest Uncle John,
You will always be missed but never forgotten.
Whenever we see Robins or White Feathers, we will know you are near.
Thank you for all your kindness, help and love.
Always in our thoughts and hearts.
All the love in the world.
Roger, Elly, Max and Ted
Xxx
Stuart and Val Harrison
We first met John and Madeleine in 1977 in Bordeaux and they immediately showed us exceptional kindness and understanding as we tried to settle our young family in a new country. We have remained firm friends ever since. John was a generous, thoughtful and fun-loving person who leaves us with many fond memories. With our love to Madeleine, Claire and Vanessa.
Payen Cecile Olivier Ludovic Anahi Elisa
Nous ne pouvons être présents avec vous mais de tout cœur nous vous accompagnons.
John était un gentleman d une incroyable gentillesse, il a toujours été présent dans notre vie et nous ne l oublierons jamais.
On vous embrasse fort
Cecile Olivier Ludovic Anahi et Elisa
Wendy
Fly high, John, those two Musketeers are
Wendy
Fly high, John, those two Musketeers are waiting for you on the golf course in the sky. Have fun. xxx
Jayne Smith and Jerry Walker
God bless you and keep you John.
Our thoughts and prayers for you Madeleine and all your family.
Nancy Teyssier
Cher John, ton départ de cette Terre et de cette Mer que tu aimais tant, crée un grand vide dans nos vies. Tu étais bien plus que mon « cousin anglais ». Enfant, je me souviens vous attendre toi, Madeleine, Claire et Vanessa avec impatience à Cap Ferret car je savais qu’on allait rire, bien boire et bien manger, qu’on jouerait sur la plage du Mimbeau. Plus tard, tu m’as emmené sur ton voilier et nous avons fait de belles balades à l’Ile aux Oiseaux. Tu étais le capitaine ; Madeleine et moi tes matelots. Il faut avouer qu’on s’est parfois enlisé sur des bancs de sable ou bien qu’on essuyait de gros vents (et Madeleine de crier « Face the bloody wind John ! »), mais tu nous as toujours ramené à bon port. Que va-ton faire sans notre Capitaine ?
Je pense très fort à vous Madeleine, Claire, Vanessa, David, Eva, Lili, Louis et Chloe. Je partage votre chagrin immense ici, faute de pouvoir vous serrer dans mes bras. Je suis de tout cœur avec vous. Je vous embrasse,
Paul Hudson
A good man!
Louise Harrison
Sending you all lots of love at this sad time, but knowing that you have lots of wonderful memories of John to cherish and remember every day. May he now be at peace and may your sadness soon be replaced with only your happy memories Xxx
Audrey
Nos sincères condoléances à toute la famille On pense fort à vous dans ces moments douloureux..On garde un excellent souvenir de nos rencontres.Famille Payen
Anne & Keith
For John,for a gentleman and for all the good times,love, Anne
and from Keith" Bye for now"
jeremy taylor
I will always remember how welcome John made me feel when I joined Chiltern Forest Golf Club in the mid 90s. Thank you.
CHENET Bernard & Nicole
We would like to present our condolences & support to Madeleine and John'family.
Rest assured our thoughts will be towards John during our next strolls on Arcachon Bay
Barry and Carole Capel
Sending you lots of love at this sad time. A great loss to you all, John was such a lovely man.
Barry and Carole Capel
Sending you lots of love at this sad time. A great loss to you all, John was such a lovely man.
Sue and Peter
A gentle kind man taken too soon
Claus Mathiesen
Dear Madeleine and daughters
So sorry for your loss. John will be very much missed.
Claus Mathiesen
Trish and Tom Wright
Very sad news. Thinking of you all.
Graham Few
So sorry Madeleine John was always one of the good guys in my early days at CF always a pleasure to play with or meet.
Anthony Patrick Teyssier et Arlette Vasseur
Bonjour Madeleine Claire et Vanessa.
Nous sommes à vos côtés dans ces moments douloureux.
Nous garderons en souvenir les trop rares moments passés ensemble au Cap Ferret notamment sur le voilier avec John à la barre.
Nous vous embrassons très fort.
Arlette et Patrick.
Keith Maylin
Our thoughts are with you and your family Madeline. Take care Keith and Margaret
Pierre-Olivier TEYSSIER
John is going to miss all of us. He was a kind and caring person. My stays in Wendover, our holidays in Cap-Ferret, our barbecue and pétanque with Madeleine, Claire and Vanessa. All these moments will remain engraved in my heart. Goodbye John.
My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
Pierre-Olivier TEYSSIER
John is going to miss all of us. He was a kind and caring person. My stays in Wendover, our holidays in Cap-Ferret, our barbecue and pétanque with Madeleine, Claire and Vanessa. All these moments will remain engraved in my heart. Goodbye John.
My sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
Jane ( Rhoda), Patton
I have such lovely memories of waking up many times, to the sound of John's monologues with Harvy the dog.
It was usually the high pitched " isn't it Harvey?!", or, "Didn't we Harvey?!", or any other question aimed at Harvy, that woke me, with a big smile and chuckle.
Lovely man. Very funny way of telling Vanessa off that was dry and witty but effective!
Love to all of you, and I sure you're having a ball on the other side John, I've raised a few glasses to you. I bet you're drinking some top notch fancy pants vino these days.
Much, much love
Jane ( Rhoda)
Daniel et Francoise Sordon
Nous sommes de tout cœur avec vous dans ce deuil cruel. Nous porterons toujours John dans notre esprit et dans notre cœur. Nous souhaitons a sa famille Beaucoup de courage
Amicalement
Francoise et Daniel
Peter and Radojka
Dear Madeleine, Claire and Vanessa.
Such a sad loss of a great friend and gentleman, he will be greatly missed. We both have fond memories of happy and joyous times at golf and numerous social events, his shout of ‘fore’ was his signature call.
Love from P & R
Lorna
Thinking of you all at this sad time. We are so sorry fir your loss. John was one of the good guys. Love and strength to you all xxxx
eileen cullen
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. John was a great help to me, so patient and professional. He was also loved by my son and daughter-in law, Robin Clark and Tessa, both of whom I sadly lost within the last twelve months. My love and prayers are with you all.
May
Thank you for the time and help you willingly gave me. It is so sad to lose such a warm and friendly man. You will always be missed.
TEYSSIER Jean-Henri
We are all shocked to hear of the sudden death of John. Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences. There is a great emptiness left by John’s passing, but we are certain that the strength of the love that your family share for John and each other will get you through this so difficult time.
We all join in your terrible pain.
Samira, Johanna, Mehdi and Henri
Judy
Sorry for your loss, John was one of life’s gentlemen, and will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him. R.I P
Gillian and Tony Aver
Enjoy you 3 ball with Les and Bob. We have some great memories of fun times together.
G and T
Jean etGinou Aulagnier
Tres attristés par la nouvelle du décès de Jonh nous nous associons à votre immense peine et vous assurons de toute notre affectueuse sympathie dans cette douloureuse épreuve Que de bons souvenirs partagés sur le Bassin il restera toujours dans nos pensées
Jean etGinou Aulagnier
Tres attristés par la nouvelle du décès de Jonh nous nous associons à votre immense peine et vous assurons de toute notre affectueuse sympathie dans cette douloureuse épreuve Que de bons souvenirs partagés sur le Bassin il restera toujours dans nos pensées
Tim Lawton
True and valuable friends are hard to come by. John, you were the best. Tim
Tim Lawton
True and valuable friends are hard to come by. John, you were the best. Tim
Ashley & Jane
We feel blessed to have known John. Working with him was always a pleasure.