March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021
I first met John in 1958. We were both scouts, and he was an Usher at our wedding in 1971. He was quirky, inquisitive, and a really good friend.
We remember parties at Quarry Cottage, and adventures that I really can’t speak about, but which mostly involved earth and mud!
I recall one occasion when Isobel and John were renovating Capenor Cottage in Portishead. It was their first property project. The building was apparently mentioned in the Doomesday Book, not for John a Wimpey starter.
I was relaxing at home, when the phone rang. It was a very worried John who said he had a problem, and could I help. He was renovating an adjacent barn and 10 tons of pre-mixed concrete, intended for the barn floor, had arrived earlier than expected, and could I come to help now.
When I arrived, a small team of helpers had assembled around the concrete mound, which had to be shifted pretty dam quick. But it was OK, because he had one wheelbarrow, and several buckets to navigate the 30 metre journey!! Not surprisingly for John, the job got done, and it looked great.
It was a privilege to have known you John. The world is missing one of its originals.
With love to Margaret, and all of your family and friends.
Erica and John Mills
We remember parties at Quarry Cottage, and adventures that I really can’t speak about, but which mostly involved earth and mud!
I recall one occasion when Isobel and John were renovating Capenor Cottage in Portishead. It was their first property project. The building was apparently mentioned in the Doomesday Book, not for John a Wimpey starter.
I was relaxing at home, when the phone rang. It was a very worried John who said he had a problem, and could I help. He was renovating an adjacent barn and 10 tons of pre-mixed concrete, intended for the barn floor, had arrived earlier than expected, and could I come to help now.
When I arrived, a small team of helpers had assembled around the concrete mound, which had to be shifted pretty dam quick. But it was OK, because he had one wheelbarrow, and several buckets to navigate the 30 metre journey!! Not surprisingly for John, the job got done, and it looked great.
It was a privilege to have known you John. The world is missing one of its originals.
With love to Margaret, and all of your family and friends.
Erica and John Mills