With great sadness we announce the death of John Michael Soden on 6th May 2023, aged 91, at home after a short illness.
He leaves his beloved wife Jean Harriett, his children, Stephen, David and Elizabeth (Lizzie). His grandchildren Tom and Isabel, Owen, Rosa, Josie, Michael and Leon, Gino and Antonia (Pom) and his six great grandchildren Talulah, Agnes and Tabitha, Dylan and Otis and Hugo.
John’s interment will take place on Thursday 8th June 2023 at 12.30 pm at Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground, Epsom Road, West Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7FN following which we will make our way on foot to the Pavilion where his children and grandchildren will share memories and thoughts. Refreshments will then be served. We would appreciate if you could email Lizzie at e.j.soden@me.com if you are attending, for catering purposes. No flowers please but donations may be made to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution at RNLI.org/donate.
In loving memory of John. As the sun shone down on us in the lush meadows of daisies today I’m sure you were smiling down on your loving family as they remembered you and all you meant to them it was a beautiful farewell.
We have lots of fond memories of John dating right back to our sporting days at the seven sports club.
We will miss John..for the time we've known him, we have had a special place in our heart for him. We so enjoyed his humor, intelligence, and caring he had for his family, and so appreciate he and Jean's acceptance into the family of our son Greg, (Lizzie's husband). We will miss him, and know we'll meet again in the future. Jean, our thoughts are with you. I wish would could be there... Didi and Harry Scorzo
I love this photo of me and Dad outside his wonderful home that he made, like a work of art, with my lovely stepmother Jean. Full of gadgets, precision, paintings and wood. When I look at all of your photos you always have that warm smile on your face. X
In memory of kind and talented Uncle John, with love from Sarah x
Winter at Osbrooks
Remembered for ever, with great love and affection, the cricket banter, international rugby matches, huddled around the fire with the crossword on freezing winter evenings at Osbrooks, you arrived with Jean as house sharers and left as friends for life.
Adrian and Sue
Such a lovely person and very much like my Dad, they would have got on famously had they ever met. We send you all our love.
In memory of a lovely neighbour whom we miss very much.
With love, John.
Thank you Ruth. I am so touched by everyone’s kindness and generosity.
With many fond memories.
Thank you Sandy. Over the years we did have lots of fun and great discussions round the dinner table all of which I will always treasure.
John & Jean were my most lovely customers when i had my menswear store in Dorking Ian Munro. we had the most interesting talks over the years xxx. John
Hello John, thank you for your most kind message. John and I always enjoyed coming into the shop and rarely left without a goodie or two! I’m pleased to know that you are well.
In memory of our dearest neighbour. Xx
Thank you Michelle and Steve for your generosity. John did rather enjoy being escorted by his favourite nurse from your garden to ours after a long lunch!
John was such a wonderful person and I miss him so much.
I feel so grateful to have met him in my life.
Dearest Mayumi, John was so proud that you claimed him as your surrogate father. His monthly massage was sacrosanct and he benefitted hugely from each and every one.
In fond memory of my Uncle
Thank-you so much Peter
Thank you Peter for your generosity. I am so touched by everyone’s kindness to us all.
I love this photo of me and Dad outside his wonderful home that he made, like a work of art, with my lovely stepmother Jean. Full of gadgets, precision, paintings and wood. When I look at all of your photos you always have that warm smile on your face. X
Winter at Osbrooks
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