Darren

posted 01/10/2020

We were all very saddened to hear of John’s passing. Please know I share in your grief.

Sadly John has gone to his eternal rest. It should give us solace to know that he is at peace and will reap his just rewards for the good life that he lived.

The Bible says "Blessed are they that mourn for they will be comforted." I pray that God will bestow his choicest blessings on you and your wonderful family.

He will be sadly missed, he will always be remembered as a true Gentleman and dear friend.

Darren.

Louisa Hill

posted 01/10/2020

My dear Uncle John bought so much love and laughter to our family, his friends and anyone who was lucky enough to cross paths with him. His stories always had me hooked, his dancing made me laugh out loud and his compassion always made me feel like I had a safe place to go when in need. He is an inspiration to many, and completely irreplaceable. I don’t think there are words to express how deeply he will be missed. My little boy may not get the privilege of meeting his Great Uncle John but he will be bought up to know what a wonderful soul he was, and will forever be.
I hope you are resting peacefully, all my love forever and always, Louisa x

Rory Gleeson

posted 01/10/2020

John,
An old friend and teammate from many years ago.
You were very kind to me when I first met you
I’ll never forget that
Rest in Peace my old friend

Jacqueline Hill

posted 01/10/2020

John, there were so many occasions when you took my hand and said everything’s going to be ok and it was!
I’m privileged that you are my 3rd Brother, you’ve always been so much more than my Brother-in-Law.
You are one of the kindest, funniest people I know, your loyalty and love for your family and friends is unquestionable.
Spending quality time with you these past 6 months was a privilege, I will always treasure the memories we made during this time.
I miss and love you, thank you John for being a true gent, how lucky are we to have had the pleasure of you being a member of our family ❤️ xxxx

John capps

posted 01/10/2020

John will be greatly missed by all who worked with him as well as his friends outside work . He was a lovely man who was always there to help . The world is a sadder place without him .

Mick Carroll

posted 02/10/2020

So many special memories
That we all have of he
The man known as John
But we all called Woods or Woody
We sure will miss you mate
On that, we all agree

Deep thinking, clever guy
Not much went past you
Or over your head.
Just like your football skills
It must be said
Your dry sense of humour
How funny you be
A very special guy
Is our Woody

The way that you dealt with the terrible news
Unbelievable, and everyone did see
There was never a complaint , never a why me
Strength, with complete and total dignity
Just an inspiration for us all Woody,
You will forever be.

And with Nicola beside you every step of the way, a match made in heaven, i have to say
Amy, Emily, and the boys
How lucky they be
To have had a wonderful caring
Dad and grandad who loved them unconditionally

We are all broken hearted
And all feeling raw,
But I know with time
our hearts will cure.
Fond memories will ease our pain
And I know one day
We will all meet again.

We all love you Woods
That is plain for all to see
Rest in peace my friend
for all of eternity xxxxx

Jan Piotrowski

posted 02/10/2020

RIP Woody! Condolences to Nic and his family. Thanks John for bringIng a lot of people back together 😊 and making them smile 🙏

Ian Lindsay

posted 02/10/2020

John was such a lovely lad who lived life to the full. Knowing him during his time at Hitchin Town FC was a pleasure for me and I fondly remember attending John and Nic’s wedding celebrations in Luton. In life, as in football, John gave his all and battled to the end against the odds, he will be sadly missed by us all.

Mark and Maureen

posted 02/10/2020

Rest in peace.

Mark Burke

posted 02/10/2020

Dear Nicola & family please accept our sincere condolences & deepest sympathy. John was a great man much loved by many and will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Lots of Love Mark, Marion, Hannah & Kieran xx

Malcolm Haynes

posted 02/10/2020

Extremely sad to hear that such a wonderful person had departed the world. Rest in peace my colleague and friend. You are, and will be forever sadly missed. Oh how I wish we could be there on 14th October.
Sincere condolences to Nicola and the family.
Sincere condolences from Sandra & Malcolm

Toby Croucher

posted 05/10/2020

I had the honour to work with John for many many years, in the time that we spent together I can truly say he was a one of a kind.
He was a kind, funny, hard working man who never said no ( especially when it came to having a chat about football ).
He will be dearly missed by myself and the team at Stansted as he was loved by many. Our thoughts go out to the family and friends for losing such a lovely person.

Hannah Duffy

posted 06/10/2020

I will always miss you John, I will look after your girls. You were a true inspiration to me and many others great dad, grandad and friend and much more. Thanks for everything u done for me and for all the fun times we had, I will never forget and will think of you throughout life. You will be truly missed by loads. All my love

Lisa Mackenzie

posted 06/10/2020

I have known John since I was 16 and working with Nicola. I had the fortune of being welcomed into their family, watching the girls grow and they felt like my second family. John was a lovely caring and funny man and a wonderful husband father and friend. I will always have great memories. He will be so missed. Sending all my love xxxx

Carl Stock

posted 08/10/2020

Nicola and family,
Sincere condolences and all my love at this difficult time.
John was a truly lovely man, who I am sure lived his life like he played football, with honesty, humility, and a great sense of fun and support.
Rest in Peace xx

Peter Jack

posted 10/10/2020

It was an honor and a privalage to have known you and call you my friend im so glad you became a postman for a number of years otherwise i would have never known you im going to miss our nights out,my sides would hurt afterwards as we laughted so much you where the brother i never had the way you and Nicola battled all that life threw at you was an inspiration i love and miss you John God bless

Emily Fordham

posted 10/10/2020

So sorry for your loss. Such a lovely man. Thinking of you all. Lots of love the Fordham’s 💖 xx

Kay & Anne (A-T Society)

posted 12/10/2020

John - Such a wonderful gentle man, will be so very missed by all of us within the 'A-T Family' Happy memories at 'Family Weekends', with John, Nicola, Emily, Amy and all the family, usually in the bar! Thinking of you all on Wednesday at the funeral, Much Love, Kay & Anne (A-T Society)

Susan Woodward

posted 12/10/2020

For my lovely cousin, so many wonderful memories of our childhood. I will always remember the laughter, the fun and the love. Gone too soon but l know we will meet again. All my love Susan xx

Paul walsh

posted 12/10/2020

Dear john you will be so sadly missed by your friends and loving family, I was proud to know you witty and funny as you were, may your soul rest in peace free of all pain, RIP John🙏❤️Xx

Ian Kavanagh

posted 13/10/2020

My sincere condolences to Nic and family. John is such a sad loss. I have very fond memories of a fun, talented, committed and great team mate who will be sadly missed by all those who were lucky enough to know John. RIP x

Neil and Caroline

posted 13/10/2020

To our best friend John. We miss you so much.
You will be forever with us, in our memories.
And we will laugh again at all the great times we had with you and Nicola.
Our very best friends. We love you.
Neil and Caroline xxx

Wendy, Christopher and Michael

posted 14/10/2020

Always missed, never forgotten.
Be at peace.

Ian Petley

posted 14/10/2020

It was with some sadness that I got this news from John Fry (ex Luton Post Office) two weeks ago , about the passing of " Johnny" . He was a great bloke with a superb sense of humour , always helpful as a Post Office colleague , a distinct memory is of him wearing braces , and the love of football . i had no idea to the heights he achieved on the pitch . I do not remember him complain when the going got tough as it did in the 80's , such was the strength of his character. A real gentleman who I am sure will be sadly missed .
My Deep condolences go out to the family .

Michael Hammond

posted 25/10/2020

Sleep well my Brother in Law and my friend.
Have a beer for me.