Options
John Tarren, R.I.P.
Cyrus1967
Posts: 22 Forum Member
✭
A very dear friend of mine died earlier today - 19th February 2014.
John Tarren, ex-pitman (pit 'Yakker') circa 1970,Wingate Colliery County Durham, NE England.
I visited him for the last time yesterday evening at Beauley Lodge Care Home, Fencehouses, Co Durham,DH4 6DN. The staff there cared for him admirably,and he died peacefully in hospital this am. Dry as sticks humour, bright, and like me, was a friend of Lambert and Butler.
Not sure whether his demise will be announced in the Sunderland Echo, hence this post.
The lad was an octogenarian, not exactly certain of his age/DOB.
LOVED him, like the friendly Uncle I never had.
R.I.P. John Tarren, may God bless you marra.
Cyrus
John Tarren, ex-pitman (pit 'Yakker') circa 1970,Wingate Colliery County Durham, NE England.
I visited him for the last time yesterday evening at Beauley Lodge Care Home, Fencehouses, Co Durham,DH4 6DN. The staff there cared for him admirably,and he died peacefully in hospital this am. Dry as sticks humour, bright, and like me, was a friend of Lambert and Butler.
Not sure whether his demise will be announced in the Sunderland Echo, hence this post.
The lad was an octogenarian, not exactly certain of his age/DOB.
LOVED him, like the friendly Uncle I never had.
R.I.P. John Tarren, may God bless you marra.
Cyrus
0
Comments
Sorry friends. Looked at options, could not find a more appropriate platform. Thanks for the show of empathy though, it is appreciated.
Cyrus
Just down the road from me Fencehouses.
Our country was built through the blood and sweat of the working classes.
Rest In Peace John Tarren.
RIP.
From your description he sounds like the the type of man that was the backbone of this nation, you are wholly correct in publicising his death. Hopefully this will inform some people who may have known him and wish to pay their respects.
I am sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. John Tarren.
Cyrus MCMLXVII
Special thanks to 'rds60h'... Very apt. Republicofyorks - LOVE your 'handle' BTW!
Cyrus MCMLXVII
Thank you friend.
Cyrus MCMLXVII
Yes it does...............So why don't you just jog on Troll !!
I spoke to my Minister, Rev Derek at St Andrew's Church, Chilton Moor and Fencehouses, DH4 6LU, just along the road to John, yesterday (Sunday 23.02.2014 @ 1112) who explained to me there may be a possibility a Christian Clergyman may not be available to attend John's internment as he had no funds put aside for the event of his death.
I am not an ordained minister, however would be honoured to say a few words about John, play his favourite song, and say 'The Lord's Prayer' if allowed by Durham County Council Social Services Department, who are dealing with his affairs.
They will be getting a call from me 'first-thing'.
Cyrus MCMLXVII
I do so hope that you will not be the only person present to say goodbye to the gentleman, had I not been the other end of the country I would have made a point of attending.
Respect to you and the late Mr John Tarren RIP.
At least he had a good friend
Well done to you
Friends, family and those wishing to pay respects are the ones who should speak.
Take care and RIP John Tarren.