Maurice Mcleod
I first met John when I was elected as a local councillor in 2018.
I'll be honest, I was terrified of him. He seemed really forceful and clearly knew a lot about the local community. He was outspoken in every meeting and would never let his local representatives get away with anything he disagreed with. Over the years, I realised that he was just an incredibly dedicated member of his community.
He would do lone patrols of the estate, attended almost every meeting and was a pivotal part of the improvements that the Doddington and Rollo estates have seen in recent years.
He volunteered at the vaccine centre and helped the people he lived alongside in far too many ways to recount.
The Dodd and Battersea are poorer, duller places for his passing.
In a world where many people would rather not get involved, or where everyone thinks making a difference is someone else's job - we need more Johns.
I know I speak for all Councillors who have had the pleasure of working with you including Aydin Dikerdem, Paula Walker, Juliana Annan and Tony Belton.
Rest in Peace and condolences to the whole family.
Begin2sports
An amazing decent and humble gentleman. May his soul rest in peace.
Susan Ekins
I knew John through the Safer Neighbourhood Panel of our Ward here in Battersea. A feisty, cheerful man, who cared deeply for his community, he will be much missed.
Kenneth Jordan
Our Deepest Sympathies to his Family and Friends. Kindest regards. Ken and Joseph
Graham Harris
Rest in Peace John. Thank youvfor all the work you put in for our Community. Condolences to his Family and Friends. From Graham Harris, Doddington Estate, Battersea, London
Yvonne Gallagher
So lovely to see these comments. They mean a lot to us.
Thank you
John's family
Samantha markham
So sorry to hear this sad news my condolences to Karen and family x
Louise Raynshaw
I first met John when I asked for help on Facebook for an elderly mugging victim. John was a force of good in this World and would never see you without stopping with a smile and a chat. He will be sorely missed. I Am deeply upset and send my thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Pat Porter
Am shocked to hear this, a lovely man who I spoke to often and we had some mad conversations lol. Rip John you will be missedxx ,
Jane Pearce
Goodness where do I start, have known John through MAFF pre Kate and niamhs arrival for years
What a powerhouse of a person he was, totally loyal and stood up for his beliefs.
Sports day, was the day of Kates arrival BUT he had the football kits, so made a pit stop to work with a very heavily pregnant Karen to drop kits off !!
One sports day I was minding Kate whilst he ran to the loo, a man passed by with a can of Guinness to whichkate shouted oh thats daddy's juice. To this day that's what Guinness is to me.
He was great Colleague and in recent years refereed the darts trophy at sports day, ( for my late partner), none through Covid-19 & last year he fell and broke both his arms, should have. Met up at Christmas but his freezer broke, so arranged to meet this year.
He will be sorely missed for his stoic counting and devotion to the darts trophy.
Sorry to all the family especially niamh and Kate who he adored with every bone ,he was so proud of you both. X
Magnus Thorne
Played football with John for many years for the mighty Agricola. A better team mate you couldn’t wish to have. Never let you down. Always supportive. And just always there when you needed him. Utterly devastated to hear he’s gone. So, so unfair. My heart and love goes out to the whole family. Magnus
Sarabjit Kaur
I am really sorry to hear about John passed away. My thoughts are with the family at this very sad time.
I can really understand the feeling of how difficult this journey ahead will be without John.
I am in shock to hear this & really sorry & I will miss John.
Kindest regards, Sarabjit Kaur
Mark thomas
Such sad news . John was a much loved and valued member of the Agricola football team for many years. The ‘cat ‘ even won player of year one season due to his heroics between the sticks.
John was definitely a person once you met him you never forgot him !!
Rip mate , thoughts go out to all his family at this difficult time
Colm Gallagher
Thank You everyone, from John's Brother x
Jean Hornblow
John has done so much for our community over the years. Very sad to hear of his passing R. I. P John you will be greatly missed. Thinking of your family regards from Jean Hornblow.
Jenette Dockerill
So sad to hear the sad news on John. I live on the same estate as him full of joy and laughter. May you rest in peace John
Terence Rider
Knew John from our MAFF days but more importantly the many years playing for Agricola FC and celebrating in the pub afterwards, win or lose! Love to his family and RIP old friend.
Jenni Otoo
May god rest your soul John you. Stopped to say hello and we will always had a good chat. Thank you for letting me take pictures at the Doddington Christmas fete last year. You will be missed
Amie Ogden
Such a lovely man, who was loved by everyone he will be missed by everyone on the Doddington estate rest in peace John xx
Sue Hollister
You were an outstanding guy who always helped others and the community.I remember you adopted my cat Boo ...May you R.I.P God bless you taken too soon
Mark Vaughan
I knew John from his MAFF days and he was a real Personality (with a capital P!). I also played football with him for Agricola and was his centre half for the tines he was in goal. I always remember that he had one injury or another and always seemed so pleased about it. He made me laugh. I can't believe he is gone so soon, he will be truly missed. My love and condolences go to all his family. X
Colin
Many a Late night when we were Kids Playing Subuteo,Racing Round the Dirt track on our Bikes at the Scrubs , seems like it was not so long ago , Lovely Bloke , Deepest sympathies to your Family and Friends John
Alex Fleming
To all of John's family and friends - very sad for your loss. RIP John. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam. Alex. (Cousin from Dublin).
Hadas
Rest in Peace John!! You will be missed . I am still in shock that he is gone. We need more people like you!! But we lost one .
Teresa & Michael Connolly
Sincere condolences to Yvonne & Colm on the sad passing of John.
RIP John.
Anne,Seamus & family Mullinaleck
Sincere condolences to all the Gallagher family on the passing of John. RIP John
Vic Platten
Such sad news. I worked with John in MAFF and Defra and played football with him for Agricola. For some years I had the fun task of organising the team. John always turned up when he said he would, gave 100% for the team (including several injuries!) and was the life and soul in the pub afterwards: an exemplary team mate. Big loss xx
Mykhal Bareham
There will never be another one like John, a gentleman is described as a person who gives more to the world than they take out…John was a gentleman for sure! I knew him for a very short time, it was obvious, nonetheless. I first met John at Battersea Park School, he was an invigilator for my GCSE & A-levels, I remember he always came to that job very correct and led as an example to many of us students! I was later lucky enough to meet John in his household, and once I was thrilled to be able to watch his mind race through the local Trivia night, at which I had little success, John however seemed fluent in a huge variety of topics, I was very proud at that time, to be a part of that. The successes of his daughters are a beaming example of Johns attitude too. He was outspoken and honest, there was no bs with John! I can’t speak for Kate, but Niamh has many of the wonderful qualities that made John such a great man! He will be missed by the Bareham Clan!
