John Sidney Howkins

May  16th, 1931 January  1st, 2025
7 Dorney Close, Earlsdon, Coventry
John Sidney Howkins

John Howkins (93) died peacefully on 1st January 2025 after a short illness. He is survived by his dear wife of over 72 years, Greta.

Timeline

1931
May 16th
Born
Westcotes Maternity Home Leicester
1952
October 25th
Married Greta Humphries
2025
October 25th
Died
Walsgrave hospital, Coventry

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Memory wall

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January 16, 2025
Your wonderful, cheerful spirit will be missed very much, John
Norma and Sue Gale

Family tree

Other family members
Jason Humphries
newphew
Emma Hearn
niece
Tony Humphries
brother-in-law
Gail Humphries
sister-in-law
Mary Humphries
sister-in-law
Jane Humphries
niece
Carole Lister
cousin
James Wm Howkins
Emma Green
John Lee
Ellen Law
Sidney C Howkins
Ethel Lee
Greta Howkins
Greta Howkins
John Howkins

Service


John's funeral was held on  Monday 27th January
at Canley Crematorium and was followed by a wake at Hearsal Golf Club.  

Until 27th Feb 2025, you can download a copy of the service from here https://watch.obitus.com/download/928df561-1868-428c-91ae-33353c853a82

Donations in John's memory to Guide Dogs for the Blind would be wonderful. It's a charity that both Greta and John have supported.
https://johnhowkins.muchloved.com/


Please share your memories and special photographs of John to this site.
Location
Canley Crematorium
180 Cannon Hill Rd, Coventry CV4 7DF
Date/time
Monday 27th January 2025 @ 12noon
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