John Shingler (26 Nov 1942 - 14 Mar 2025)
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In loving memory of John Esmonde Shingler, who sadly passed away on 14th March 2025.
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John was born eighty two years ago in Birmingham to his parents Sheila Doreen and John Jesper Shingler, and was a brother to the late Julian, and Vivian.
John had an enjoyable childhood with his two brothers in the family house on Arthur Road, Edgbaston. He knuckled down to his studies and passed all his exams. Following this he went to University to become a Chartered Surveyor.
He met Jean when they were both working for Birmingham City Council and got married on 4th September 1968 at St Lawrence’s Church in Northfield, and honeymooned in Ibiza. In 1973 they became
parents with the arrival of Julia, who was later followed by John-James.
John always had a passion for ball sports including squash, racketball, tennis, padel, table tennis, golf... the list goes on. Rumour has even won the over 70s squash nationals (although there wasn't much competition by all accounts!) John was a sociable person, he loved being around others, and over the years made some
good friends. He had the ability to mix with anyone and was never judgmental or pretentious.
So this is the John who loved a cigarette and a glass of good wine.
This is the John whose DIY skills were appalling.
This is the John who had a terrible fashion sense and possessed many awful
T shirts (including the Duck) and Hawaiian shirts.
This is the John who appeared on Question Time in a purple camouflage top.
This is the John who had a fantastic vocabulary and general knowledge.
This is the John who had a good sense of humour, and could often play the
buffoon.
And this is your beloved John, who peacefully passed away at home on 14th
March, and is still very much part of your world.
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4-1 to you again John
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Will raise a glass to you tonight John sorry I couldn’t attend the funeral in person .
Loved playing squash and racketball with you over the years. Dad still gives me stick for you beating me in racketball club champs final a few years ago. Tom
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I have known John since I joined the club over ten years ago, and we became very good friends through our tennis and padel group. We shared many holidays and moments of laughter together. John, you will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Cathy x.
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With love
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I'm shocked. We were such good friends for many many years. Happy days of squash then the 'graduation' to racketball. You were my best man at my wedding... God bless you, you old warrior....yet still the eternal, reliable gentleman. Rest in peace, my friend. xxx
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Beautiful man !
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Missing you John
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I have been a member of EPC nearly as long as John so have known him a long time. But we got to know each other a lot better when for the passed 2 years we have played bridge on Tuesdays. It was delightful and he was great company and never told me off when I made an bad move. Lots of fun and he even bought me a cup of coffee. Missing you John.
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John was a lovely man with a great sense of humour and very quirky. Rest in peace.
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