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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.

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Clair, Richard, Nicola, Steve, Michael and Charlotte

A dear friend, will always be remembered

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Anonymous

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Jan and Roger Harrington

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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

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Anonymous

In memory of Willie John.

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Anonymous

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Rob and Sue Martin

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

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Tina Saint

In memory of John Higdon

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Fi Wadey

John was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed xxx

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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

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Anonymous

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David, Michelle & Demi

Fondly remembered by all.

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Anonymous

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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

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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.

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Anonymous

John was a really lovely man

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The Robards Family

With our love.

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Uncle Roy, Cousin Chris and Claire Higdon

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

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Hewett-Hicks Family

With our love

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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.

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Roger Higdon

RIP John.

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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

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Anonymous

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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.

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Anonymous

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

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Ken

Thanks for the memories accumulated over more than 60 years.

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Anonymous

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Valerie and family

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

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Anonymous

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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.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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“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.

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I just wanted to say thank you for yesterday and please thank all the gentlemen who helped us. Everything ran very smoothly and they were excellent.

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Many thanks for everything you did for us, for all your help and for making a very sad day so easy. Your support has been amazing.

A huge thank you. Your dedication made saying farewell to Mum all the more bearable.”

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“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”

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