memories of John

Stewart Reddaway

John and I had a pleasant time sharing a room in Clare Old Court in 61-62. John was 18 months older than me, having, I think, spent time in the RAF. I think the RAF helped finance John’s time at Cambridge, reading engineering. He was still active flying, sometimes going to RAF Hendon, about 20 miles away.

My parents lived in Cambridge, and John sometimes came for Sunday lunch.

John was popular, and he was the only one of us with a car. I remember going North with him on holiday to Scotland.

I think the last time I saw John was at my father’s funeral in 2002. I had always intended to visit Belbroughton more, but it was over 100 miles.

Thank you, Pat, for your note that John had died. I only got it a couple of days ago, as we are currently away from our Ashwell, Herts, home, in the Isle of Man; my wife, Anne, is Manx.

I am sorry, Pat, for your loss. I have good memories of John.

Stewart Reddaway