Dedicated to the memory of John Russell B.E.M
This site is a tribute to John Russell. He is much loved and will always be remembered. John passed away at Chacombe Park Care Home on 2nd June 2024, aged 87 years. Loving husband to the late Jill. John was a pillar of the community in Byfield all of his life and he will be sadly missed.
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4 months ago
Byfield Parish Council
In memory of John Russell's unparalleled service to Byfield as a Parish Councillor for 31 years, including a remarkable 24 years as Chairman, and president of the Byfield branch of the Royal British Legion for many years. John was also instrumental in developing the fantastic facilities at the Brightwell Recreation Ground that we enjoy in Byfield today.
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4 months ago
Anonymous
With love from Andrew and Unni
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4 months ago
Delith Overy
Thank you, John for all your efforts regarding the numerous developments in the village that you were involved with over your lifetime. And thank you, too, for your support in my successful application to sit on the Parish Council.
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Sent by Humphris Funerals on 05/06/2024
I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are.
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.
Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland
