This site is a tribute to John Reeves, who was born in London on June 12, 1931. He is much loved and will always be remembered.

The death occurred at Dora Matthews House, Coleford on 10th May 2018 of  John Matthews, aged 86 years.

The funeral service took place at the Forest of Dean Crematorium on Wednesday 30th May 2018 with Mr Tim Buckmaster officiating. The hymn Morning has broken was sung by the congregation. The tribute was read by Katy Macpherson during the service. During a period of reflection, a recording of John Rutter’s The Lord Bless and Keep You was played, (Performed by St Edmund's School Hindhead Chapel and Chamber Choirs including John’s grandsons, Henry and Robert in 2012 at a Papal Mass in Frascati, Italy) 

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Ernest Heal & Sons Funeral Directors who are collecting donations for Tools With a Mission which would be sincerely appreciated and these may be given online or sent to: Ernest Heal & Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors, 5 South Road, Broadwell, Coleford, GL16 7BH (Please make cheques payable to Ernest Heal Donations Account).


 

Family mourners:

Sarah & Richard Watson (daughter & son in law)
Vicky & Martin Elston (daughter & son in law)
Katy Macpherson (Daughter)
Richard Reeves (son)
Lisa & Trevor Workman (daughter & son in law)
Frank & Jenny Reeves (brother & sister in law)
Michael & James Watson (grandsons)
Jessica & Emily Reeves (granddaughters)
Henry & Robert Elston (grandsons)
Louise Workman (granddaughter)
Helen Reeves (sister in law)
Susan & Peter Giles (sister in law & brother in law)
Ann Budhram (sister in law)
Chris & Tim Reeves (nephews)
Nick & Carol Reeves (nephew & wife)

Friends at Crematorium Chapel:

Val Pittaway
Sue Jenkins
Elwyn Walford 
Bill & Hilary Meredith
Nesta Broadman
Ladi Broadman
Jackie Friend
Kevin Toombs 

Apologies:

David Pittaway
Margaret Walford
Bob & Olwen Aston
Peter Broadman
Grace Jones