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15 September 2008.
Squadron Leader - Retd.
18 October 1928 - 24 August 2008
This was Dads day.
- Saying "Goodbye".
- Order of Service.
- St. Mary's Church.
- Donations to Friends of Sydenhurst.
- Sydenhurst Care Home
- Chiddingfold
- Finally.....
Saying "goodbye" to Dad. A special collection of Dads relatives and friends and caring people attended the service at Guildford Crematorium on 15 September 2008 to pay tribute and to say goodbye to a much loved father and man. Each of Johns grand children laid a single white rose with their own personal message on Dads Coffin which was draped with an RAF flag and Squadron Leader hat. Dad would have had his divorce granted on this date in Guildford and so this was a sad but also a truly fitting date. It was also Battle of Britain day.
The Order of Service - Led by Revd Gill Welford:
Entry Music: Canon in D - Pachelbel
Hymn - The Lord's my shepherd
Bible Reading - John 14.1-6 v 27 (read by Stefan)
Poem - "Johnny - Head - In - Air" by John Pudney (read by Richard)
Tribute - Charlie and Matthew share memories of their Grandpa
Memories - Tony reads memories of John from various people who knew John
Poem - Ian reads his poem to his father
Reflective Music - Richard will play a solo on the French Horn
Tribute - Tony pays a personal tribute to his friend John Bourn
Hymn - Amazing Grace (John Newton)
Prayer of Commendation
Blessing
Exit Music - Canon in D - Pachelbel
St. Mary's - Chiddingfold: Dads family and friends would like to say thank you to Rev. Gill Wilford. You delivered a warm heartfelt service and everyone who attended
said it was a wonderful service you delivered. It was warm and heartfelt and the family drew strength from you.
You will find a very warm welcome at St Mary's Chiddingfold. The Church
is a house of prayer open to all every day. You will find a lively,
friendly and inclusive Christian community offering regular Sunday and
midweek worship with additional services for special occasions. Children
have a special place in the congregation and there is a thriving Sunday
School and crèche.
For more information about St. Mary's, Chiddingfold, or if you have any enquiries, please contact the church, on 01428 682008,
After the service family and friends were invited to The Manor Inn, Guildford Road, GU7 3BX
Donations:
Donations, if desired, in aid of
THE FRIENDS OF SYDENHURST. (MINIBUS APPEAL)
The minibus was of huge importance to Dad as it used to bring him to lunch club,
into the heart of the community of Chiddingfold and this also marked the beginning of his weekends
with his family. The Friends are raising money to replace the old minibus which will
continue to give outings and maintain the important link with this embracing
community for many years to come. Contact details, and please indicate what the payment is for - such as "John Bourn minibus": Sydenhurst Residential Care Home,
Mill Lane,
Chiddingfold,
Surrey GU8 4SJ
Tel. 01428 683124.
Sydenhurst is very much part of the local community in Chiddingfold and has developed close relationships in particular with the Chiddingfold Village Association, King Edwards School, the United Church and the Women's Institute. Dad enjoyed his time there and made some great friends with other residents and the staff.
Chiddingfold: Dad loved the village and those he met as he joined in with village life. A huge thank you to those who helped to keep Dads funeral for those who were invited. Also thanks to the local police officers who also helped to let Dads true family and friends say "farewell" in peace. We also thank the wonderful staff at Guildford crematorium and to Mullard Funerals (121-123 High Street GU7 1AQ)
Finally....The funeral arrangements were amended at short notice and the family say "thank you" to those who helped us grieve for our father in peace and without distraction. We think dad would have had a quiet smile to himself. There were young and old present and they needed to say "goodbye" without fear of any unwanted and unwelcome interruption. It was a beautiful service of a truly deserving man. There were many tears of sorrow - but they were shed as a family and in privacy. "Thank you".
It seems no one likes a bully.
God bless you dad, may you now rest in peace -- we will always love you. xxx.
