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    Celebrating the life of

    John Edward Goldswain

    07 Dec 1948 - 02 Oct 2014

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    GOLDSWAIN, John Edward - Passed away peacefully on 2 October 2014 after a cardiac arrest on 21 September. Dear husband and best mate of Wendy for 27 years, loving Dad to James. Son of Leslie (dec) and Evelyn of Windsor, England. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Pam and David Woods, Lyn and John Cannon, Sue and Rod Webb-Taylor and Janet and Mel Collinge, all of England. Son-in-law of ... more

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    4 Oct 2014

    Wendy Goldswain

    🕯 Maree lit a candle John, you were loved for your integrity, genuine caring, pragmatism, humour and undeniable talent and determination. The fact we could talk for hours about bikes just topped that off for me. You will be so very missed, go well friend xx

    Maree -4 Oct 2014
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    🕯 Emma lit a candle

    Emma -4 Oct 2014
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    Emma -. Who knew my Uncle was a budgie smuggler wearer!! :) with love xx
    4 Oct 2014

    Wendy Goldswain

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    4 Oct 2014

    Wendy Goldswain

    Diane P. Wow, so long ago, Mr Goldswain.
    4 Oct 2014

    Wendy Goldswain

    4 Oct 2014

    Wendy Goldswain

    🕯 Paul Hall lit a candle Paul, Ken, Chris. We are deeply saddened by your loss. We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. We are with you during this time of grief. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

    Paul Hall6 Oct 2014

    🕯 karen wilson lit a candle Our Dearest John,since first meeting you in Uk 30 years ago, we knew our family would be blessed to have you become part of it.You've been a true friend and wonderful mate to us over these years, and we're surely going to miss your sense of humour, interesting tales(you always had many to tell), the warmth and generosi...

    karen wilson6 Oct 2014
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    Wendy Goldswain

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    Wendy Goldswain

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    Wendy Goldswain

    🕯 Dallas lit a candle Uncle John, You were a wonderful Uncle and you will be sadly missed by us all. Love Dallas and Family x x x

    Dallas -6 Oct 2014

    I was very saddened to hear the news of Johns' passing, from Paul Hall, we were friends over 50 years ago in Dedworth, just outside Windsor. We smoked, we drank a bit, played guitars, went down to the coast at weekends in battered old cars, had many,many laughs. Although our lives drifted apart you cant take away the memories. It was only about a y...

    Chris Brown7 Oct 2014

    🕯 Philip Harrington lit a candle Sad to hear the news of Johns passing he was a great underwater hockey player and i will always remember how he taught me how to go fast which i still use the technique today some 30+ years later.RIP

    Philip Harrington7 Oct 2014

    🕯 Leanne Quirke lit a candle We can't believe that John has gone, taken far too early. He certainly lived life to the fullest, so creative, always thinking outside the square. He loved a good chat and a good red wine, he was just a bloody good bloke. We had a fancy dress birthday party and John came as a shower! you had to open the shower curtain...

    Leanne Quirke7 Oct 2014

    🕯 Jan Collinge lit a candle My dearest brother John, you would hate all the fuss but you will have to allow all of us to shed a few tears and a few soppy words. This is also a love message from Mum as I know she would like to say if she knew that you have gone, that she loves you and will be joining you soon in that wonderful place. Love and mi...

    Jan Collinge7 Oct 2014

    🕯 Nina lit a candle

    Nina -7 Oct 2014

    🕯 Pattie Baxter lit a candle God bless John. xxxx

    Pattie Baxter8 Oct 2014

    🕯 Paul Carpenter lit a candle https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203722201073330&set=a.1071752191837.2012120.1167105299&type=1

    Paul Carpenter8 Oct 2014

    🕯 Trish Lavery lit a candle Thinking of James and you Wendy, he was a wonderful man and will be missed. Love the Lavery's xxxx

    Trish Lavery8 Oct 2014
    9 Oct 2014

    Wendy Goldswain

    9 Oct 2014

    Lychgate Funerals Service Sheet inside

    🕯 Sue Bilbrough lit a candle Dear Wendy and James, So sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts are with you both . Love Sue and Geoff Bilbrough (Hong Kong)

    Sue Bilbrough9 Oct 2014
    9 Oct 2014

    Lychgate Funerals Service Sheet outside

    🕯 Vicki Donoghue lit a candle So sorry to hear that John passed away...and so suddenly. The funeral looks beautiful and a very fitting send off, sorry we missed it. Great memories back in the day with Cushla and Toby. Thinking of you Wendy and James - take care.

    Vicki Donoghue9 Oct 2014
    9 Oct 2014

    Wendy Goldswain

    Service http://vimeopro.com/craigbain/john-goldswain

    Craig Bain10 Oct 2014

    Photo Reflections http://vimeopro.com/craigbain/john-goldswain

    Craig Bain10 Oct 2014

    Dominion Post Life story: Goldswain dedicated to air rescue service http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/obituaries/10632764/Obituary-Goldswain-dedicated-to-air-rescue-service

    Wendy Goldswain17 Feb 2015