Jack Poyle (5 Dec 1934 - 19 Feb 2023)

In loving memory of Jack Poyle who sadly passed away on 19th February 2023

Jack was born on 5 December 1934 at home in Aston Drive, Bulwell, the only child of Bill and Elsie Poyle. The young family moved to Grindon Crescent, Bulwell, and then later to Rutland Road, West Bridgford. His Mum had worked at Barlock Typewriter Company and his Dad was a baker and confectioner.

His Dad Bill worked long hours, often through the night and at weekends and consequently as a child, Jack spent a great deal of time with his Grandad Bert, from whom he learned skills in woodworking and also developed an interest in gardening.

As he grew up, Jack honed his practical skills at Highbury School and upon leaving, went through a variety of jobs, either leaving because he simply didn't like it, or more frequently, because the new job paid more money. He later qualified as a welder and engineer and worked for sustained periods at Dobson's, O'Grady Engineering, Pearce Engineering and finally Wrights in Colwick, often undertaking specialist welding tasks.

Jack was also an accomplished amateur cyclist and member of the Notts. Castle Bicycle Club, winning many medals and trophies for time trials and road racing. It was through the Bicycle Club social and race events that Jack met Margaret, his devoted wife of 64 years. They married in 1959, raised a family and spent their life together in Lady Bay, not far from where Jack's parents had lived on Rutland Road.

Jack was also a gifted woodworker, making cabinets, bookcases, and clocks of all shapes and sizes for friends and family, still sometimes using some of the tools his Grandad gave him years ago as a boy. He had an eclectic taste in music, from Gregorian Chant to Rock, but particularly enjoyed the piano, which he taught himself to play again in later life after having lessons as a child.

He was a loving husband to Margaret, father to Kim, Christina and Richard, Grandad to Gemma, Mark, Jude and Paisley and Great-Grandad to Max. He lives on in the objects he crafted and the family that surrounds him.