John Francis (25 Oct 1943 - 23 Mar 2020)

Three years eh.. RIP Dad x

Happy Christmas dad, its just not the same without you. Miss you loads

I have thought long and hard about what to write here. But to put it simply. You were one of the greatest men I have ever met. I love you now forever and always x

I came into your family
Not knowing what i'd find
I was nervous and afraid
You gently eased my mind

You made me feel right at home
From the first day that we met
You welcomed me with opened arms
And that i will never forget

You always have encouraged me
With kind words that you say
I know i can depend on you
On any given day

Your a great father in law
You stand above the rest
I thank god for blessing me
With you the very best

Thankyou for being a great dad, grandad,great grandad and father in law we will think of you everyday
All my love Lesley xx

Today is a sad day as we say farewell to John
I have fond memories as I’m sat playing bo jangle and thinking of you .Godbless x

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Sam Bishop
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2020, 12:47
Subject: A tribute to uncle jon
To:


Hey afternoon Auntie Di & Boys
Sending our sincere condolences and warmest love to you all..

We wanted to share our memories with all of you.
Three separate stories which made us laugh and smile .

LOOK AT THE STARS JON.

Over the years we have had many laughs with uncle jon. Di and jon visited us in cornwall for many holiday breaks.
One special occasion- Vicky's 50th birthday party . Jon was asked to come outside and look at the stars ,little did he know that bill had smeared black boot polish around the binoculars. In true good sport jon placed the binoculars up towards his eyes. Leaving him with thick black circles around his eyes he just laughed.

DARE DEVIL JON

Yet another holiday in cornwall Di and Jon visited porthleven. The pier is a narrow strip where the waves crash over both sides . Jon was fascinated by this not phased by the danger he wanted to walk along the pier he was soaked just like a big kid at heart fearless but determined.

GOT MY OWN BACK

Lastly jon always had a great sense of humour for Bill's birthday one year jon bought bill a bottle of walkers whisky .How generous we all thought . Later that evening bill opened the whisky only to realise it was a bottle of strong cold tea - Gotcha !
Rest in peace old pal ..just one more thing ..
"Who's gonna look after the shop "
Until we meet again love from all of us Bishops in Cornwall x

I thought I would send this to you first if you wanted to read it out that's entirely up to you or just keep .

Love
Vicky, Bill, Jane & Samantha
Samantha x

Sending you all our love rest in peace old pal

Love you always xxxx

Sorry for your loss,love and thoughts from me and sue,love you lot always xx

One of the loveliest men I have had the pleasure in meeting. May you rest in peace now John xx

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time of great sadness. RIP John

We eat and we drink, we feel and we think
Far down the street we stray
I laugh and I cry and I’m haunted by
things I never meant nor wished to say
Soul to soul our shadows roll
And I’ll be with you when the deal goes down.
Bob Dylan.
The last song I played to you.x