John Blackwood ELLIOT

Rest in peace John x

Its been a long time since I saw Uncle John, but we are adventurers as a family on the whole. My memories of Uncle John... Very talented craftsman ,that big smile and the bigger lovely scottish accent. I remember going to visit Aunty Val and Uncle John and a youngster, They had an awesome bird called Willie that would sing to you <3. At Nanny & Grandad Barnes house you would always be doing something usually with Grandads record player of making beer. On of my most favorite ever memories was visiting Nanny & Grandad Barnes and you Uncle John had just supplied them with a new music tape. They played it for me. A song about not liking Hank Williams or something, I never ever saw them laugh so hard. you. Rest In Paradise Uncle John, My Godfather.

Dear John,
Trains, boats and coaches, so many laughs, so many great times we all had together. These are lovely memories you have left us. They are in our hearts so you will always be there.
John and Joan X

Met John 55 yrs ago when we worked together I think I played a part of him meeting Val. About 1970 John drove me to Kilmarnock to meet his family in a little minivan.Our lives intertwined for some years getting married living in Lane End together first Simmons Way then Wrights Close our Christmas get togethers there with us all and Mum & Dad Sundays playing football mornings & evenings also sometimes helping in his kitchen business before they left for pastures new
RIP John forever in our hearts
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Uncle John was a huge part of my childhood ,he was funny and always had a story or three to tell,I'm so glad he got to meet my 3 children although it was a long time ago,he was my favourite uncle ,I loved and admired him, rest in peace uncle John ,you will always be in my heart xxx

I have fond memories of John and some of the goods times over the last 55yrs, .John loved music and he spent many an hour sharing it with our Dad also downing a pint of two at the same time, they also spent many an hour mending things trying to get them to work. John was also Karen's godfather who also has fond memories.Your memory will forever be with me R.I.P dear John

Over 50 years of friendship also work colleagues and God Father to our oldest daughter Cara. , many many happy memories.
One thing that’s sticks in Trefors mind is being on a time study course and both turning up with black teeth and tongue s
After eating liquorice ice cream , not a good look !!

Also ordering 2 bottles of expensive wine as it was Trefs birthday on company expense s and both being called into the office and asked if they were alcoholic s.

Rest in Peace John
And as they say in Cornwall we will see you Dreckly .

Love as always Jane Trefor and Family X

Back when I was a spotty youth, I was interested in learning to play the guitar. John offered to lend me his guitar for me to try. This turned into a truly life-changing act of kindness for me, having now had 50 years of pleasure and wonderful moments making music and making friends through music. I'm not sure Mum and Dad appreciated having to listen to my constant practising, though!