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John Rodney Higdon

(24th November 1946 - 22nd April 2024)

In memory of a loving and devoted Husband, Dad, Stepdad and good friend to many.

In Lieu of flowers the family would kindly ask for donations to Parkinson’s UK

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Clair, Richard, Nicola, Steve, Michael and Charlotte

A dear friend, will always be remembered

£200.00 + £50.00 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00

Jan and Roger Harrington

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Nick

You gave him a great send off . He will be very fondly remembered by his rugby friends and I will be recommending " When the battle scars have faded" to those in charge of my own arrangements ! x

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

In memory of Willie John.

£100.00

Anonymous

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Rob and Sue Martin

In fondest memory of our dear brother-in-law, sadly missed always.

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

Tina Saint

In memory of John Higdon

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Fi Wadey

John was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed xxx

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

James, Leila & family

John was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Love James, Leila, Joshua, Naomi & Lucas xxx

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

David, Michelle & Demi

Fondly remembered by all.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

A & S

A good friend for a very long time.

£100.00

John (Willi) Higdon

Thanks for all the great times we had together and the memories, you will always be remembered. "Rest in peace" All our love John & Kate

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

Rob & Jackie Allen

So many good memories of time shared with John. Our abiding memory will always be of a kind and generous man who was such good company. All our thoughts and love are with Sue and all the family.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

John was a really lovely man

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

The Robards Family

With our love.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Uncle Roy, Cousin Chris and Claire Higdon

To a wonderful nephew and cousin who will be greatly missed by all the family.

£150.00 + £37.50 Gift Aid

Hewett-Hicks Family

With our love

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Richard Smith

Such a sad occasion for a wonderful man who managed to keep Sue grounded. Have been with John & Sue since they were secretly courting their marriage then the birth of Alice. We will all miss him.

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

Roger Higdon

RIP John.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Ann P.

Having shared quality time with red wine and laughter, John's gentle, contemplative presence will be greatly missed. As will the twinkle in his eye and his sense of humour. Rest in peace John. x

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Ken and Miriam

A lovely man who was such a support to Sue, Tracy and James and a wonderful father to Alice. At last you’re at peace and free from the ravages of Parkinson’s which so cruelly ended your life.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

I never met such a sweet and gentle-natured man in my life. He will be sadly missed by all. Xx

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Ken

Thanks for the memories accumulated over more than 60 years.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Valerie and family

Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with you love Valerie and family

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

John Higdon

John was a very dear friend and we wish Parkinson’s UK success in finding a cure for this terrible disease so that others don’t have to suffer like he has done.

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00

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A Few Kind Words...

“Thank you for all your kind attention during the funeral of my husband John on the 24th May. The arrangements were so efficiently and sympathetically handled that it lifted a huge burden from my shoulders. I enclose a cheque in favour of the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of my beloved John.”

Catherine Waterman

“You make an extremely difficult time easier. Dad’s service was very fitting and I was so pleased to see him dressed in his uniform and hold his had one last time, Jess you did a lovely job. Thank you so so much.”

Clare

“Dear Fran

I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you for all your care and support in the arrangements for my dad, John.

I know that my Mum, Valerie, was most grateful for your support and care, particularly last Friday which was a difficult day for her. Mum said to me that you went over and above in her eyes, making sure she was ok before you would let her leave.

Dad would have highly approved of the day yesterday, and that’s all we could have asked for. It really was the celebration of his life that he would have wanted.

Again, my sincerest thanks and gratitude to you all.”

Helena

“Just a wee note to say a huge thank you for your amazing support, care and friendship when helping us to arrange my dad’s funeral. Although it was such a difficult time for us as a family, you ensured that we were so well looked after & that everything went perfectly. Our tears often turned to laughter in your company & that’s because you helped us remember the good times.

Thank you for everything from the bottom of our hearts. We would also like to thank the whole team involved in helping before, during and after my dad’s funeral. You truly are amazing, showing such dignity, compassion, care and professionalism. Thank you.”

Karen, Anna & family

“Would you please pass on our thanks to the young lady who conducted the burial of Joyce Ashby last week. She was so kind to Jean my very elderly cousin especially on the ride back in the Limo taking us through Richmond Park and chatting all the way. We then went on to have a family picnic in Jean’s garden in the sunshine a lovely way to remember Joyce and the perfect day for Jean. Very many thanks from all of us in North Wales.”

Sheila, Keith & Rhoada Ashby

“We would like to thank you very much for looking after Mum and for all the arrangements you made for her funeral last Thursday. Your professionalism, help and ready advice together with your sensitivity at such a difficult time was much appreciated by us all. Our best regards.”

Nigel, Colin Ian & Coraine Ferguson

“Lynn, Bruce and I thank you so much for the wonderful understanding and help you have given us over the past days.It has been a difficult time but made so much easier by your guidance. With your kindness, we feel we managed to say our goodbyes to ‘Roger’, ‘Dad’ and ‘Grandy’ – showing our love and thanks to him for looking after us so perfectly over the years.”

Pat Clark

“Dear Beth,

Just a short note from all of us to say “Thank You” for all the effort that you applied to ensure that Sarah’s funeral passed so seamlessly.

If it can be described as a “Great Day” (which I know will sound odd) I mean it purely in terms of the balance between sadness and celebration was met – that also the weather was perfect, the co-ordination between service and committal was excellent, the flowers so beautiful and everyone played their part so well. It was largely down to you that it did work so well.

So a “Big Thank You”

Barry, Jemma, Matthew, Josie and William

“Thank you so much for the way you took care of Loui’s funeral for us. You really went the extra mile, we are really grateful for all your help with the arrangements with Louis and Mum.”

Sheila, Kenny & Family

“Thank you very much indeed for all your professionalism, support and guidance throughout the whole process involved in caring for my mother.

From the moment we met the staff at Holmwood Nursing Home until my collection of thank you notelets for my father to use I felt that everything was conducted in a most efficient and sensitive manner. I know that Clive spent a good deal of time with you and I was so pleased that we were able to have such a beautiful service very soon after the passing of our dear mother and wife. With thanks once again”

Jane Reg & Clive

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