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John Martin Windley (11 Apr 1938 - 23 Feb 2025)
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In loving memory of John Martin Windley who sadly passed away suddenly on 23rd February 2025, aged 86 years.
Much-missed husband of Beryl and father to Laura, eldest brother of Paul and the late Richard Windley, and uncle to Caroline and Lizzie.
Funeral service to be held at Kemnal Park Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd April at 12.30 pm, and afterwards at The Beaverwood, Chislehurst until 4.30 pm.
Both Kemnal and Beaverwood are very close to where John and his brothers grew up and spent most of their childhoods in Sydney Road, Sidcup, where their mother, Iris, lived until her passing in 1996. The boys' father, Will, passed in 1951. John always retained an extremely strong connection to the area, so we feel it is most appropriate that we will be laying him to rest here.
We'd like to remember John most for his kind and generous nature, his artistic talent, his intelligence and knowledge, and his love in particular of history, nature and the English countryside.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Kent Air Ambulance Service (see donation link above).
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All, thou gentle one, lies embraced in thy kingdom; the graybeard
Back to the days of his youth, childish and child-like, returns.
The Circle Of Nature by Friedrich von Schiller
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Donations from our kind neighbours Mary Hansford and Andy and Viv
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John was such a lovely person who always seemed to be smiling! I have many treasured childhood memories of the Windleys and the Millers get-togethers, and I'm glad that we have managed to keep in touch over the years.
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We will miss you John, a kind man who would do anything to help you when help was needed.
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I made this for johns funeral,we miss you x
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Me John & Fred One of my favourite pics Xx
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John & Beryl at my 70th Birthday party 4th August 2019 in NAG
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Your smile (and quiz knowledge) will be missed by us all. Rest in peace John
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Dear John Windley, he was always there with a glass and a laugh. A very kind and thoughtful man always ready to help his fellow man & woman. A very caring and considerate man. He was an excellent artist spending much time on his ‘Work of National Importance’ when he beavered away in his upstairs study/den diligent in his devotion to his ‘Work of National Importance’ so hush hush none of us were ever ‘privy’ to it. 🤣🤣🙏. He will indeed be greatly missed. It was certainly a privilege and a joy to have known him for so long.
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Dear John always ready with a glass & a laugh
You’re going to be greatly missed by many ❤️🐴 RIP
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John was a very good friend to me & helped me with my horse Fred over the years
We will all miss him a lot he will be very much missed by us all
Sending our condolences to all the family
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We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Windley. Thank you for your kind support at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex
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Thank you for your beautiful paintings - always enjoyed your company. You will be missed…
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John accompanies his brother on a hike in the Kent countryside
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Remembering our brother and brother-in-law for his kindness, generosity and good humour. He really was a "one-off" and the world needs more like him
Paul and Pam
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I made this for johns funeral,we miss you x
Me John & Fred One of my favourite pics Xx
John & Beryl at my 70th Birthday party 4th August 2019 in NAG
A painting by John
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