In loving memory of John Charles Liptrott who sadly passed away on 3rd February 2024, aged 68 years.
Family flowers only may be sent c/o John Weir Funeral Directors by 4:30pm on Thursday 7th March 2024.
Donations may be sent if desired in John's memory in support of 'The London Ambulance Charity' via the link on this page.
Dad was an avid football fan (Chelsea and Milwall), and enjoyed horse racing, snooker, and various other sports. He started out as an electrician on a building site, before becoming a paramedic. Dad was always a joker, playing pranks on people, but also, an incredibly talented man, who could do anything he put his mind to.
Dad served over 30 years with the London Ambulance Service, and during his time there, saved thousands of lives. He was a friend to everyone, a hero, a trainer, and the kindest, funniest person you could ever hope to meet. He helped anybody and everybody, and his passing has devastated all of us. Dad enjoyed traveling, and before he became ill, he was able to visit one of his favourite places in the USA one last time. Sadly shortly after, he was taken to Medway Hospital ICU, with pancreatitis, and complications that arose thereafter. He fought a hard battle for 13 weeks, but sadly, his body was no longer responding.
He will live on in our hearts and memories forever, and the world seems very much colder, and emptier, without him in it. We will miss him greatly.
Rest in peace John you was an amazing bloke and a massive blessing to everyone that you helped and your family you didn’t know much about me but you helped me when I needed someone ☺️ you invited me bowling and treated me and spoke to me like we new each other for year you will be truly missed
I know your family are so strong and as much as they are missing you they are doing you so proud ❤️
I worked with John early on in my career and learnt a lot from him, mainly where to get the best breakfast and that it was ok to pop in to the bookies as long as you took your epaulettes off first! Sleep easy John, sending love to all of your family x
Oh my god. This must be such an old photo! My goodness! Thankyou for posting this !
Sue, we were both so sorry to hear of Johns passing. It’s a reflection of the kind of man John was that having only met you both for one week in Cyprus many years ago that we always remained friends. We both still laugh and talk about the archery competitions, travelling up the mountains and the laughs we had over the sambucca!
Please accept our sincere condolences.
May Johns gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Love Aileen & Connor
John, a gentle giant, was our neighbour. He was a very genuine, amiable, loyal, reliable, compassionate, friendly, good-natured and unassuming man.
He’s generous with his time and it never ceased to amaze us how he remained unfazed by different challenges such as: fixing flat tyres, building an easel, jump-staring a car etc.
He left what he was doing on several occasions to accompany Joy to buy a washing machine for our family, even a white board for Joy’s tuition, manned the children’s BBQ at their graduation party and many more. He’s altogether a very good man as many could attest to in our neighbourhood.
He will be sorely missed but often talked about; and remembered for good.
May his gentle soul rest in peace, amen.
I remember my first day at Deptford as John introduced me to staff and took me round the station. He then introduced me to pie and mash in Peckham. A proper introduction to Deptford. He made me feel like part of the Deptford family. He was a very warm and compassionate man. John was always a friendly face around Deptford and is a sad loss to us all.
RIP John
Always approachable and had your back. Fond memories of our years at Deptford station.
RIP John
John was the kindest, most helpful and caring neighbour anyone could wish for. I will never forget all of the DIY skills he taught me over the years and no-one will forget his legendary presence in the neighbourhood. We will all miss you dearly John, thank you for everything!
The Sandhu Family
Goodbye John, you were so friendly and very funny, and I loved working with you - never felt like work, and I have good memories!
John, I never met you. However you have a very strong influence on one of my best friends, Cheryl. The stories she has told me about you, I know we would of got on like a house on fire.
RIP John
Still, I feel that John is around and at any time we are going to make our next plan for when and where to have our ‘pie and mash’ or a drink in a pub or a walk.
We had the pleasure of meeting John and Su in July when we moved next door. In a heartbeat John was round helping and Su offering the boys tea and coffee and that was that we became friends as well as neighbours. John was amazing, helping with anything at the drop of a hat, whether it was fixing a fence, making Arri a toy or getting Rob drunk. In the short time we knew you John we saw what a wonderful, kind person you were. Thank you for the memories and I can speak for the whole family when I say it was an absolute honour to know you.
Sleep tight John x
John was such a good bloke. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. RIP John 🙏
Rest in peace John 🙏
We are deeply saddened that you are no longer with us John. You left us way too early. Your charm and unwavering helpfulness made a lasting impact on us and everyone fortunate enough to know you.
You were not only our neighbour but also a best friend, family and a reliable pair of hands who would do anything not only for us but also for anyone.
You will be remembered fondly for your kindness and the indelible mark you left on our lives.
You will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace John and Thank you for everything you did for us in the past few years.
I worked with John early on in my career and learnt a lot from him, mainly where to get the best breakfast and that it was ok to pop in to the bookies as long as you took your epaulettes off first! Sleep easy John, sending love to all of your family x
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