

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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January 16, 2025
Your wonderful, cheerful spirit will be missed very much, John
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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.
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
180 Cannon Hill Rd, Coventry CV4 7DF
Date/time
Monday 27th January 2025 @ 12noon
Virtual event