John's funeral was a very fitting send off and attended by approx 200 people. The service had a reading of 'I am a Tram Man' poem read by Geoffrey Claydon and a eulogy by Colin Heaton about his life and times from a child to his time at BREL and the Tramway Museum. Mourners were brought from Crich in two vintage single decker buses and back to the Red Lion for the wake.
A surprise awaited everyone in the Red Lion where several parrots awaited us - one of the Workshop in jokes from many years ago. A lovely buffet washed down by a couple of John's favourite beers followed. A grand total of £1400 was donated in lieu of flowers for the DLRAA. Christine wishes to thank everyone for their generous donations.
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| The buses outside the crematorium |
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| The Red Lion Bar |
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| Human parrot |
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| John's memorial on the Red Lion fireplace |
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