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Tribute to John Jillings, 1931 - 2021

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Dedicated to the memory of John Jillings

This site is a tribute to John Jillings, who was born in Watford on November 15, 1931. He is the much loved husband of Hazel and wonderful Dad to Sarah & Caroline and will always be remembered.   A life well lived with a zest for life until the end. 

We want to use this site to share pictures and memories of John and also to raise money for the brilliant Princess Alice Hospice in Esher where he spent his last few days.

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Princess Alice Hospice

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3 years ago
Rachel & Barney Rowe

In memory of John, first and foremost a loving husband and dearly loved Father who will be sadly missed. A huge thank you for the kindness and care given by the Princess Alice Hospice, may your work be richly blessed to continue being a comfort to loved ones families.

£50.00 (+ £12.50 Gift Aid)
3 years ago
Faith, Alice & Richard
£75.00 (+ £18.75 Gift Aid)
3 years ago
The Tan Clan

It's an honour to support the work of our hospices in memory of your much loved husband and dad. Julie, Gower, Olivia and Will xx
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Delaire Graff - January 2020 Delaire Graff - January 2020 The perfect cricket pitch! Always a gin in hand In the gaffers seat - definitely could have done a better job than Harry Redknapp Making sure all the custard is poured Palm Springs Frank Sinatra eat your heart out..... London Stadium Crystal Symphony Always enjoying dessert till the plate was clean.... Scottsdale, Arizona Just a normal Monday night drinks Last ever game at Upton Park And a normal Friday nights drinks.... A man who liked a challenge Fiji 1970 - first meeting! Prague - September 2008 Cricket tour 1976 Dad dancing 1974 1974 Summer 1976 First trip to Portugal - 1978 Ascot Cricket tour 1975 Summer 1978 Singapore retirement tour 1998 2007 Farewell to New York Thanksgiving 1992 A true Travis party - New Year 1992 Happy days at The Severals Redlands, CA November 2011 walking Daisy and Lucy Thanksgiving November 2011 Redlands CA One of many favourite restaurants! From Julie & Iain Maitland with Michael & Nan Astley at The Savoy, 1986 Such a good trustworthy companion John and Anne John John RAF Celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday at The Severals From Herry Lawford - With David Martowski John and Hazel with Robin, Emily and Richard and a young Sarah JJ shying at a coconut at the Ashwell show - August bank holiday... From Ray & Sandra Jillings during one of the many Portugal meet-ups King of the Upminster Christmas Hat Contest! John competing in the Upminster Christmas hat competition Upminster Summer 1978 John putting the world to rights John at the HAC BBQ - The joys of English Summer One of my favourite photos of John (1992) Faith xx John on a trip back to Australia, meeting my twins. (1992) Faith xx Sydney, Australia Picnic - Sydney, Australia (1973) Sydney, Australia - Margo, Keith & John (1973) My Best Man John & Hazel in Portugal with Terence & Claire Captain Sensible!
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From Peter & Anne Jillings When my brother Bob and I were 8/10 years of age our father died. John was only 20 years of age but took the responsibility for us both involving us in his Soccer and Cricket and taking us almost everywhere with him. Few many young men would have undertaken such a task, but his efforts and encouragement made us the men we are today. He was a Man of Honour and Presence and our love and thoughts of him will be in our minds always.
caroline jillings
23rd August 2021
From Barbara and Vic Norman: We were so lucky to have known John for so many years spent in Portugal and socially in England. So what was John like? My experience of typical John was when I did some decorating in their apartment. Hazel left a cold lunch for John and myself - because John was going to help me Hazel left us to it. We started about 10am. Well at about 11am John suggested coffee so I declined and said perhaps later, and John carried on with his paper. We had lunch at 12.30. So the rest of the day was interrupted with breaks. John helped me clear up then we had YES you guessed a LARGE GIN AND TONIC. Thankyou John LOVE Barbara and Vic UP THE 'AMMERS R.I.P.
Sarah
22nd August 2021
I first met John in the early seventies when he was best man at my sisters wedding in Australia. He was what we would call a truely good and decent Pom. John fitted in easily to a new environment and was well liked by all who met him. He had a good presence and I remember him as a very nice person. This may sound simple but few people are very nice people. My thoughts are with his family and close friends. Greg Anderson.
Greg Anderson
18th August 2021
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Thank you for setting up this page, from all our patients, their families, our doctors, nurses and support teams to whom your support means so much. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Lit by Grace, Princess Alice Hospice on 23rd July 2021
Hazel, Sarah and Caroline Much love at this difficult time and RIP John, a lovely man , I’m glad he had a peaceful end x
Lit by Sue Redbond on 22nd July 2021
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