Died on 26th September 2020 peacefully at home, aged 88. He was born and brought up in Cinderford and followed his older sister to school in Monmouth. He played rugby for the school and was a member of the 1947 1st XV.Qualifying as a quantity surveyor, John used his professional skills mainly in the academic world lecturing and mentoring young people. He would often go the extra mile during his evenings to help and because of this he was popular with his students. He also later qualified as a professional arbitrator, bringing together his grounding in construction, costing, understanding of contracts and the psychology of construction professionals.

John was a proud, lifelong OM who is survived by his son, daughter and four granddaughters.