John David Stout (FN 55-59)

The following is an edited version of his brother Richard’s (FN 56-59) funeral tribute:

“John was born in October 1941 in Cumberland and his early education was at Seascale Preparatory School where he excelled in football and cricket.  Being by the sea he particularly enjoyed fishing from a flat bottomed boat.

As the school was a rather isolated boarding establishment, holidays at home could be rather risky or adventurous. One evening after playing on the main road (no traffic then) he threw a stick which got caught in a car wheel. Much to his surprise later on when the police arrived for a chat, he said, ‘How do you know it’s me? The officer replied, ‘Never run up your own drive, use someone else’s!’  He then moved to St Bees School where he was in his element. For him, it had everything: swimming pool, squash, fives, athletics, gymnastics, cricket, rugby, also classrooms. He excelled in them all, despite receiving the sad news that his father had passed away at the tender age of 46.

The family business was in timber importing and preparation. John had early shown an interest in the firm, but if we ever paid a visit we were quickly ushered out by grandfather – that was the start of Health and Safety!

Almost fifty years ago he married his wife Barbara in Scarborough, who went on to become the loving mother of four children: David (partner Catherine), who works in the police service in Scotland. Claire, who lives in Portugal with husband Christopher. Hilary, who lives in Dubai with husband Ed and three lovely children, Daniel, Ryan and Charlotte; and Anne, who lives in Melbourne, Australia with partner Darren.

John sadly passed away on Father’s Day, a day we will all remember, he will be missed but not forgotten.”

 

 

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