John BELLAIRS

[Bob Bacon]

It is with deep sadness and regret we wish to inform you of the passing of our friend and colleague, John Bellairs. John passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family and friends this evening (17 Nov 2006).

Details of his funeral will be published when known.

[ap1]

I was privileged to have met John a few years ago at an LOF function. My sympathies go to his family, especially his daughter Debbie and her husband John(Slack), who members will know are staunch supporters of our forum.

Royal Welch? Through and through.

[CARL PUGH]

Debbie and John my sincere condolences

regards

Carl Pugh

[Smokeyjoe]

I was lucky enough to have known Johny over many years during our sevice in the 1st Bn, I will remember him as a true getleman who never had a bad word for anyone.
He will be sadly missed, my condolences to his family in their sad loss.
Joe.

[tom33]

john was very kind to me when i first joined the regement...sadley i have'nt seen him for many years....he will be sadley missed....if i can be of any help to jack over anything please let me know...as i only live a few miles away

[BennytheBall]

Myself and Carol

Send our deepest sympathy to John's family, he will be sadly missed.

[WILL 06]

It is with great regret to hear of Johnny Bellairs passing. I and my wife Dawn have know John since i joined the band in 69 from the SWB,and found him to be very helpfull to young band members, passing on his knowlage without rank,of favour.A good man and musician
Gareth & Dawn Williams (Will 06 )

[stubexpc@yahoo.co.uk]

Deepest sympathy to John's family.I recently joined the forum,and one of the first persons I asked about was Sgt Johnny Bellairs,eventually tracing his daughter.It was hoped I would get to meet my old sergeant -after 38 years- at the last re-union,(my first)but it wasn't to be.Goodnight John,I'll have a goodnight tipple for you.There are a lot of old lads will miss you.
Stuart Brunton.

[Paul Hinge]

I was privilaged to have known John both in the 1st Btn Band and at the Depot Crickhowell. He was a gentleman, a fine musician and most of all a good friend to all he came into contact with.
At the recent Band Association reunion in Ruabon everyone to a person asked about John which is a fitting tribute to a man whose personality and conduct in all he did was appreciated by one and all.
His passing is a loss to everyone he touched. Good night John, we'll meet again on the great parade ground in the sky at some future date.
Shirley and I send our condolences to his family and trust that they will gain some comfort from the many messages of sympathy they will receive.

Paul and Shirley Hinge

[5haron]

Our Heartfelt Sympathies

Patty and Sharon

[OLD HAND]

We will remember him,
Mr & Mrs Binfield.

[Glyn Hughes 17]

With much sadness and heavy hart that I received the news of dear Johnny's
passing,as mentioned by others, he was a much loved friend as he had touched the harts of so many throughout his service with his Regiment "The Royal Welch Fusiliers" On behalve of all his friend, I will light a candle at yhe Regimental Chapel in Wrexham. My sympathies go to Debbie and J-S and family
Glyn.

[Mike Thomas]

I remember Johnny Bellairs when he was my newly promoted BSM in the Junior Soldiers Band at Crickhowell. A true gentleman. My deepest sympathy to his family

Mike Thomas (Tom)

[Bob Bacon]

Funeral Details

The late John BELLAIRS' funeral will take place on Mon 27 Nov at 14:15. The service will be held in Southern Cemetery, Manchester
Contact Details
Telephone 0161 881 2208
Fax 0161 882 0992

Address
Barlow Moor Road
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
MANCHESTER
M21 7GL

Email: ops.cemeteries@manchester.gov.uk
(ops.cemeteries@manchester.gov.uk)
Location Map (http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?pc=m217gl&GridE=&GridN=&scale=25000&title=Southern+Cemetery&cat=loc) (external site)
The cemetery office is located inside the main cemetery gates on Barlow Moor Road (under the clock spire).

Family Flowers only.

Donations to:
Parkinson's Disease Society
FREEPOST WD4433
LONDON
SW1V 1YU

Please make your cheque payable to 'Parkinson's Disease Society'

[john slack]

just a quick note to say thank you so very much for all the people who attended my fathers funeral. also a big thank you for all cards, letters and emails of support we have recieved. i am overwhelmed by how well thought of my dad was and with what high regard he was held. a big thank you once again you all made a very difficult time easier to bear best wishes to you all debbie slack (bellairs)

[nicky sigallias]

hi , i was in the corps of drums and i remember him as an approachble sensible and above all a gentleman type of wo , 11 , he was a nice man at a time when most of his like were not blessed with shall we be kind , man management skills, we know who they are... please accepect my condolences. nicky ,//