John Foord (6 May 1929 - 19 Apr 2024)

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Garden of England Crematorium Sheppey Way Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8GZ
Date
23rd May 2024
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In loving memory of John Foord, who sadly passed away on 19th April 2024 aged 94 years.

John will be sadly missed & fondly remembered by sons Gary and Kevin, family and friends.

Floral tributes may be sent by 11.00am on Thursday, 23rd May, c/o John Weir Funeral Directors, 130 - 132, High Street, Rainham, Kent. ME8 8AR. Telephone No. 01634 373111.

If you knew John, please add a message or candle it would be much appreciated.

As an alternative to flowers, donations in John's memory for 'Cat's Protection' would be gratefully received and can be made online via this page, or by a donation box available at the close of the service.

Thank You kindly.

Janet Darley wrote

John was such a hardworking man and was always so helpful to us over many years. He did very many projects for us over the years that are still functional today. Janet and John Darley

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  • Thank you Janet, your comments are very much appreciated. It's very nice to hear from one of my dad's many customers. He got to know & become friends with many people in Medway & surrounding areas over the years. Unfortunately many of them are no longer with us. I estimate he did over 1000 jobs over 4 decades (60-90s), & I'm so pleased you shared your memory. Best Wishes, Gary

    Posted by Gary on 28/06/2024 Report abuse
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Katherine PAGDEN donated £20 in memory of John

John was a lovely man and really good to our mum, taking her out on lovely trips and holidays. I'm so glad they were together and made each other happy. I expect they are together now and still having a good time.

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  • Thank you kindly Katherine, very much appreciated.

    Posted by Gary on 15/05/2024 Report abuse
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Roy Humhreys donated £20 in memory of John

In mememory of John Ford. May he resit in peace with Joan

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  • Sorry for the typo's but unable to edit text

    Posted by Roy on 12/05/2024 Report abuse
  • Thank you kindly Roy, much appreciated. btw, I know the lack of option to edit is very frustrating, I've had that problem myself too!

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Roy Humhreys wrote

John was a very good friend to my mum Joan and they enjoyed lots of time together going on day trips out, coach trips and holidays. I believed both mum and John shared a special bond especially over the last 10 years before mum died of dementia at which point John really missed her. I recall one 5 day coach trip they made down to Warners at Sinah Warren on Hayling Island which was near where we used to live. We arranged to pick them up and give them a tour around the island then after dropping them off to freshen up we arranged to meet them both in the evening for a nice meal in the Warners restaurant. I know both mum and John really enjoyed that holiday togetherand seeing Ann and me again. Mum used to call John her toy hoy as he was 5 years younger which we thought was very funny. In the early days of mum and John getting together every few weeks when John wS up to mums he used to constantly tell us about his customers from his gardening work and how good they were to him. We now hope their spirits meet up again in the after life and may they both rest in peace together.

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  • Thank you kindly Roy for sharing, much appreciated.

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June Golding donated £30 in memory of John

A very special man and a big part of our family, sharing all our family special times. It was a privilege to know him. A very kind man who ‘ loved his boys’. Family meant a lot to him and he was so proud of them. Rest in peace John.

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  • Thank you kindly June, much appreciated.

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Kym Gascoine donated £20 in memory of John

Rest in peace now ❤️

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  • Thank you kindly Kym, very much appreciated

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Gary Foord donated £50 in memory of John

In memory of dad & the cats he enjoyed helping over the years.

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Gary Foord wrote

Dad was a tough man who worked hard all his life as a self-employed carpenter/decorator, & helped teach me the value of DIY skills, as I accompanied him around in his work van in my early years. He was the last survivor & the oldest of 5 siblings. Although seperated from my mum back in 1988 & later divorved, he found new romance with Joan, his lady friend of many years before she sadly passed away in 2016. After dad passed away, I found many pictures of him on holiday with Joan that I'd never seen before & it was a delight to see him & them so happy.

He will be deeply missed & fondly remembered – RIP Dad.

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  • Dad with Joan, his lady friend he adored so much, on holiday some time in 1990s/2000s.

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  • Dad always loved to give the thumbs up when he felt happy & all was OK.

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  • A happy 'welcome aboard' wave from dad, from when he was on holiday, taken around mid to late 1990s.

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  • A proud toast of Tea from dad, from when he was on holiday, probably taken in Cumbria, around mid to late 1990s.

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  • Dad was always proud of his motors. Here he is next to his beige Ford Sierra from the mid-1980's. Not sure where this was taken.

    Posted by Gary on 15/05/2024 Report abuse
  • Hi Gary. This picture was taken outside my mum's house in Framlingham Crescent, Mottingham. Roy

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  • One of my favourite photos of dad, looking as graceful as the landscape behind, probably taken in Cumbria, around mid to late 1990s.

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  • Dad has loved fish & chips since I can remember. He would always find an excuse to have them instead of any other meal, no matter what the occasion. Everytime I have fish & chips from now on, I will always be reminded of him.

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  • Me with dad around 1966, when I was about 1yr old.

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