John Raeside (17 Mar 1946 - 29 Apr 2016)

Thank you John.

Thank you John.

We will never forget you as you have been such a massive part of our lives. Thanks for all the fun. Castle Sween will never be the same.

WE FEEL PRIVILEGED TO HAVE BEEN PART OF YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOUR FAMILY. JOHN WAS GREAT FUN, A GREAT DRINKING COMPANION AND A GENTLEMAN. SORRY WE CANNOT BE WITH YOU TODAY

Time spent with John was always great fun and we have fabulous memories of times with him & Gill at Loch Sween, Glasgow and Spain.
John, You will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt sympathy to Gill
Ken & Fiona. xx

It is with a very heavy heart that I am preparing to say goodbye to my boss of almost 45 years. Johnny wasn't just my boss he was and will remain a very trusted friend with whom I developed a close working relationship and enjoyed more than a few "working lunches" along the way. We laughed cried and yes even argued but we had a mutual respect for each other and always managed to come out the other side.usually because he recognised that even when a woman is wrong she is always right! During my last visit Johnny invited me for lunch and wine on the next occasion at the hospice restaurant as he would have had his chair by then but alas it wasn't to be. I will forever be grateful to Johnny for his wisdom determination and courage and so proud to have had him as my boss and dear friend. He will be with me forever. Sleep tight dear friend. You are going to be so sadly missed X

To John Thanks For Everything You Done For Us Rest In Peace

Love Jackie, Beverlay and Peter

To John

I will miss you good friend our laughs and good fun

I've known JR for 45 years and he never changed, always that same cheeky chappie and a fantastic guy to be with. A true friend who was always there if needed for any help or advice. I saw him at the hospice when I delivered a litre bottle of "medicine" and said, see you next week, but it wasn't to be. So sad. Gill, our thoughts are now with you and we're all here to help you through these difficult times. Bye Tommy. Richard

Deeply saddened to hear the passing of John Raeside, my dearest friend.
He's taken care of me and my family for the past 30 years. Whenever I needed him, he was always there for me and helped eased my troubles.
He was always cheerful with a great sense of humour.
He was the greatest Scot I've ever met.
The most honourable man, Simply the Best.

Deeply saddened to hear the passing of John Raeside, my dearest friend.
He's taken care of me and my family for the past 30 years. Whenever I needed him, he was always there for me and helped eased my troubles.
He was always cheerful with a great sense of humour.
He was the greatest Scot I've ever met.
The most honourable man, Simply the Best.

Condolences to Niall and the Raeside family.
Love Maciek & Jenny

Johnnie was a good friend over many, many years. He was always so positive and upbeat and will be so sorely missed by us all. Our Tuesday nights will never be the same again. We shall never, ever forget him.

Remembering our happy times in Dubai. So sorry Gill for your loss.

So sad to read your news, Gillian. Clear and happy memories of those couple of days in Cyprus with you and Johnny - 15 years ago almost. I will never forget Johnny's kindness and consideration which he showed towards me. Stay strong. Thoughts will be with you on the 10th and beyond. Yours, Jonah.

Johnny you will be sorely missed. I think of the years that have passed and you remained positive to the last with this awful cruel illness
My thoughts are with you Gill