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John Kellett (16 Aug 1949 - 7 Jan 2024)
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- Location
- Blackfield Cemetery Exbury Road, Blackfield Southampton SO45 1XE
- Date
- 8th Feb 2024
- Time
- 12pm
In loving memory of John Handley Kellett, 74, of Holbury, Southampton.
John sadly passed away of cancer at Southampton Hospital on the 7th January 2024.
The beloved husband and father is survived by his wife, Linda, 76, his son Gary, 54, grandchildren, Bethan, 22, Lexi,11, and brother Christopher.
John joined the Navy at 15 years of age and travelled the world. He was very proud to serve on the Royal Yacht Britannia and served on the yacht when Princess Ann and Captain Mark Phillips honeymooned in the Caribbean, in 1973.
He then went on to become a fireman serving at Fawley fire station. John served in the Hampshire Fire Brigade for 23 years, and was proud to receive his long service award. He also appeared on the TV programme, Blue Peter, while in the Fire Brigade. He served his country for over 30 years.
John also served as a Benefits Advisor in the Civil service, before retiring in 2013.
He was an avid football fan, and supported Manchester United from a young boy. He particularly enjoyed the Alex Ferguson years.
His real passion in life, however, was his family. John was married for over 55 years and enjoyed many holidays abroad with his wife.
John was known to be friendly, kind, thoughtful, and had a good sense of humour. He loved to put a smile on peoples faces, and also enjoyed "pulling their leg".
A celebration of John's life will be held at the funeral service.
Family members only.
The family request instead of sending flowers, please make any charitable donations to Oakhaven Hospice Trust. They looked after John so well during his cancer treatment.
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In happy memories of half a century of friendship.
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I will miss you John when I call to talk to Linda and your jokes especially Angie who?
Your quick wit and caring manner and all the times you helped me in life
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Angie xxx
Frank
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Our Love and thoughts are with lin Gary and all the family.
rest in peace John Lin & Angela.
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Dear John,
Thank you for bring so much joy & happiness to the world. You didn't deserve to be taken so soon but everyday, when the sun shines bright, I will think of you for the star that you were. The countless memories I will never forget (I only just forgive you for pricking my leg with a safety pin) and the new ones you will watch me make. I will never forget your kind & happy face. Enjoy your rest up in heaven.
Love Caitlin xxx
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John,
You always bought a smile to everyone's face & lit up the room. Usually "pulling someone's leg" As a child John used to call me "Lisa know all" which I thought was so funny. Such a great man.
Rest in peace John, it won't be the same without you. See you on the other side.
Love your favourite niece.
Lisa xxx
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I will remember John fondly for his funny, friendly banter and a smiling face. Always generous and a great character. You’ll be greatly missed.
Condolences to Linda and family x
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Always a real pleasure to see John. He was great fun, very welcoming, hospitable and nothing seemed too much trouble. Fond memories of family get togethers, John centre stage, and amusing us with his dry, witty sense of humour. Will be greatly missed by us all and so sad that he is no longer with us.
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John ,was loverly kind ,funny always telling jokes ,he had a dry sense of humour . When ever I came over to see my best friend Karen john would be always telling jokes laughing dancing around with a big smile on his face . John will be sadly missed but never forgotten .my deepest sympathy to Linda and family . RIP John x
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John,dear brother and uncle always a laugh, somebody to look up to, cared for his family and extended family was always interested in what was going on in our life, will always be remembered, RIP xx
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John was a lovely man who will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him
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John, from me being a child, I always knew you was a special person. I remember the times you came to visit us in leicester. You was so funny, when you danced about and poked a joke. You brought so much fun and laughter to us all. Even making us laugh at our own mishaps. John was kind, caring and thoughtful and loved by many.
I will miss you greatly, things won’t be the same without you.
Thank you John.
Rest in peace.
Love Karen xxxx
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I'll always remember my cool uncle John who would come to visit dressed in designer clothes and he would be telling us his stories and making us laugh! He was a real character, a great person and role model!
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The world has lost a incredible soul.I knew john though my best friend Karen way back in 1980s In Leicester he had a good sense of humour and jokingly ways always making me laugh with his funny jokes these fond memories I will cherish forever you will be greatly missed.concodlences to Linda and
Close Families.🙏 XX
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Very sad news. Please accept my condolences. I worked with John in the early 1990s at Fawley Fire Station and really enjoyed working with him. He was good company with a great sense of humour, hard working and a very competent
firefighter.
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