John Newstead (24 Apr 1955 - 19 Feb 2018)

A true gent and always full of fun. He asked if he could join in one of my 6-a-side games once in Houston and not having played for a number of years, he quickly discovered that it wasn't quite that easy to suddenly enter a competitive league match with 20 year old's. After only 60 seconds I seriously thought he was going to keel over. I discreetly encouraged him to leave the field not wanting to be responsible for his demise. I hope he looks back fondly on the moment now and forgives me for the panic attack I was having on his behalf.
John I know you messaged me in February and I didn't reply. So sorry.
RIP John mate. Up the Imps this weekend at Wembley! I know you were thinking of going.

I’m sorry that I could not be there John,but may you now find eternal peace and
happiness. RIP John.

Very sad news, another one taken too soon. RIP.

John was one of the truly Good Guys. A Sperry legend, and someone who's company you could only enjoy. I was shocked to hear of him passing, and there will always be a gap because he is no longer with us. RIP John - you are missed!

Friends since Indonesia 1986. Many adventures, many more planned. Many shared friends. A companion epicurean bon vivant. A reciprocal pillar with an open ear and a soft shoulder. Medicinal comedy always prescribed. A friend of all cultures and studiously well read on all.

I was fortunate that I had to make an unplanned visit to the UK in January. The same time, that normally, we would meet every year in The Cow, but this year I really couldn’t make it. A family emergency changed that and I am so thankful. Fate indeed.
If anyone finds themselves in London, visit The Cow (Westborne Park Rd) and raise a pint. I will. There will be an unimaginable empty space, but I know he will be there.

Bye my friend. Last adventure? Who knows. But I have the stories.

John was always a good friend to be around, funny and interesting conversations were always to be had. I knew John from our work in Balikpapan and Jakarta Indonesia in the 1980's. Prayers to family, RIP John.

Joe Wilkinson Sad news indeed. RIP John.

Robert Broussard
Robert Broussard Sorry to hear that.

Rab Mann
Rab Mann Sad news, RIP John

Steve Andrew
Steve Andrew I remember the time we shared a sperry house in Kuala Belait and with Butch who's picture is on my FB page.

Warrenj Hudson
Warrenj Hudson RIP...

Mike Shewan
Mike Shewan RIP John

Joe Wilkinson
Joe Wilkinson John offshore Malaysia 1991

Mike Currie
Mike Currie Very sad to hear, RIP John

Keith Strachan
Keith Strachan RIP John...

Carolyn Currie
Carolyn Currie RIP John

Cliff Pollard
Cliff Pollard Sorry to hear this he was on my Sperry training school back in may June 1980.

Cyndie Stymiest
Cyndie Stymiest RIP John

Andrew Ferreira
Andrew Ferreira So very sad to hear of John passing, enjoyed working with you in several location of the world. RIP my friend.

Diane Adams
Diane Adams RIP another sperry brother taken from us. RIP.

Laurence Anderson
Laurence Anderson RIP John a true gentleman

Martin Bruce Lindgrin
Martin Bruce Lindgrin Rest In Peace John, always had time for you, regardless how busy he was.

David Maggiori
David Maggiori Sad news. John was a real gent. RIP

Mark Brake
Mark Brake A true gentleman, he will missed. RIP my friend

Adrian Watson
Adrian Watson RIP John - v sad news that came out of the blue......!

Guillermo Capacho
Guillermo Capacho RIP John a Sperry brother and a great friend. We worked together in Venezuela with great memories.

Garry Peeters
Garry Peeters RIP John

Mike Mason
Mike Mason RIP John, great guy, true gentlemen, made us all smile a lot and laugh hard, great times, and sad to hear he’s gone for now. Hope to see him again.

Alasdair Macfarlane
Alasdair Macfarlane RIP John

Johnny Tømmerbakk
Johnny Tømmerbakk RIP John! A pleasure to have met and worked with such a kind person...


Terry Gilmer
Terry Gilmer Sperry was the best company of them all.

John Stymiest
John Stymiest RIP John

Nick Kelly
Nick Kelly Very sad. RIP John.

Stuart Sargeant Such a sad day. I knew John in the early 80s in Emmen in The Netherlands. He left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. RIP John. Gone but certainly never forgotten. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

Our first adventure together was way back in the 70's - island hopping in Greece...and what an adventure it was too. Never a dull moment. John was always interested in the culture and people of the countries he either visited or resided. His thirst for knowledge was ferocious. A gentle generous friend who I never fell out with, though I would never see him from one end of the year to another we always picked up where we had left off before. He was my North, my South, my East and West. He was my best mate....RIP John you will be missed.

John will be missed was my best man in my wedding in Venezuela. He was a gentle soul that definitely enjoyed life wherever he was. Rest In Peace

A unique Gentleman and a scholar who never meant harm to anybody, a sad day to day knowing he is no longer with us.

A fine gentleman, a good friend, and kind soul. Too many good times in many countries.

There’s no word that can express how sorry I am to hear about the death of John.

I have met John here in Kazakhstan 12 years ago and we’ve became a good friends. John was extremely nice and such a fun-loving person. I will never forget his kindness.

The last year we had a stunning pub-crawling in Great London.

I will miss you.

My sincere condolences to you all on the passing of such a long and cherished friend, John.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you on the day. John will also be a part of my remaining lifetime memories.