Jon Gibbon

[Quicksilver]

Today I received the terrible news that last week Jon lost his battle with the cancer he'd been fighting so valiantly for several years.
Jon loved attending Cougar club events which made it all the more poignant that we should hear of his passing on the day of one of his favourite events; an Action Day at Castle Combe.
He will be sorely missed by his friends in the club and his many friends around the marina in Gosport where he lived.
He posted a video a while ago featuring him in the starring role of his life as 'Elvis', captured for posterity by some of his old band mates; I'm sure he would be happy for us to remember him like so.

 

[backseateducation]

I wish I could swear in this section.
Jon fought his illness without complaint and really did live his life to the full - I will miss him greatly.
On this link you can hear him on bass with his old band - I don't think it's any exaggeration to say they could have 'made it'.

https://soundcloud.com/candystash-uk

Time for a pint - I need it, and Jon's bloody earned it. RIP mate.

 

[Mako]

Rest in peace, Jon. You were a great guy and a perfect companion for drunken late-night chat sessions, be it at Combe or Cougarfest.

 

[mabo]

Sad news. I didn’t know he was ill but had noted his lack of posts about his boat life.

 

[Mako]

Andy, I know that you were contacted by Samantha(?) about Jon's demise. If she would be okay telling us what his/his family's wishes are to honour him, I am 100% onboard, (pun entirely intentional).

And just as with Al, I am again happy to coordinate - and prove with receipts - a donation to whatever charity that his family and close friends thinks is appropriate.

 

[Quicksilver]

Thanks Chris.

Sam, Jon's designated next-of-kin and executor of his will, has posted details of Jon's wishes on his Facebook page, kindly forwarded to me by Lisa.
Jon's wish is that there isn't to be an 'attended' service but he has asked for an 'almighty' party to be held in his memory at the Village Home Pub, Alverstoke on Friday 18th of April from 2pm onwards, with all welcome.

Village Home Pub

The Village Home pub is situated in Alverstoke, Gosport on the South coast of Hampshire and is only 1/2 a mile from the shore of the popular Stokes Bay. So whether you are just passing through, or looking for somewhere to watch the extensive programme of live sports that the Village Home pub...

villagehomepub.co.uk

I'm hoping to speak directly to Sam in the near future to discuss further Jon's wishes regarding preferred charities for donations etc.

 

[David`]

That videos amazing, what a legend! RIP

 

[LLC02]

So sad to hear this news when we were expecting to see Jon today
The above was at Cougarfest 2020

 

[martw80888]

Very sad news, Jon was a lovely chap - I have fond memories of him at a couple of MFSMs at my place, he was always happy to pop along, lend a hand, scoff bacon and (most importantly) have a laugh. An absolute gent, rest in peace mate

 

[LLC02]

If anyone has any photos of Jon please could you let me know so that I can forward them on to one of his friends

 

[Mako]

If anyone has any photos of Jon please could you let me know so that I can forward them on to one of his friends

I definitely do, but will have to dig them out from my server. Will let you know tomorrow.

 

[mjp100drums]

Just heard the sad news about Jon from Lisa. Totally shocked !!
He was a great guy who lived life to the full, liked a few beers and ciggys and was always up for a laugh!
Last time I heard from him he was somewhere in Europe following England in the football which he was passionate about.
RIP mate, catch you in the next!

 

[tiff]

Rip