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I regret to inform you that John Houghton, formerly RB-3RGJ and R Coy from 1964 - 73, sadly died this morning at about 12.35am, (28 May) at Aintree hospital near his home in Liverpool.

John Houghton`s funeral service took place on Friday 8th June at Walton Church at 12.45pm followed by a cremation at Anfield Crematorium at13.30pm. All members of the regimental family were welcome to attend.

Briefly, the coffin was draped with the Regimental flag, his Beret and Medals. The Coffin was carried in by Regimental friends. Regimental Music was played in the Church and crematorium.

Those present were:

Bernie Burke

Jake Teddy

Bobby McGowen

Jimmy Matthews

Arthur Toleman

Stephen Donaghue

Jim Mulvaney

Paul Bromilow

Ginger Dickson

Taffy Rowlands

 




-- Edited by administrator on Monday 11th of June 2012 08:18:15 AM



-- Edited by administrator on Monday 11th of June 2012 08:19:19 AM

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Bill Netcher

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RIP  John   One of the stalwarts on the MT during the latter part of Celle and of course Tidworth.    My condolences to your Family



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Catherine Houghton

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Just beat me to it! I'm Johns daughter Catherine. Just started a topic with details of the funeral arrangements near to this one. Dad died at approx 12.35 a.m. at Aintree Hospital after a long battle with COPD and Cancer. He is at peace now. Thanks for the support. Love to all. xx



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Tony Cusack RB.RGJ 1962-1968

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MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.REST IN PEACE JOHN. A CHOSEN MAN. SWIFT & BOLD.



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Ron F

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Rest in peace lad my sincere condolences to his family.



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Hi All I'm John's daughter. My father was in the Rifle Brigade and 3RGJ between 1966 and 1972. Sadly he passed away earlier this morning and is to be cremated on 8th June at Walton Church Liverpool 12.45 and taken to Anfield Crematorium 1.30 nearby. If anyone who knew him would like to attend feel free to come along and share your memories of my father and your colleague. 

 

Posted by Catherine Houghton.



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David Askew

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Rest peacefully Johnny, hope you remembered to close your work ticket down...

Many condolences to the family.



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Anonymous

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So long old pal,

I had some good laughs with John, he had the bunk opposite my in Cyprus, there were 5 of us an all, and all on the MT. He continued to make me laugh when we both went into "R Coy" typical scouse sense of humour, and the other thing about John was that he always had a camera in his hands, he told me once that he would like to pursue this in Civvy St working for a paper or something, I hope he achieved his dream.

 

RIP John



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Steve Hooley

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I forgot to put my name to the comments above.

 

RIP John

 

Steve H .



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