John and Kath Essex

[mark axlecounter]

I am letting you all Know 
Kath Johns wife passed away she had cancer and that’s what took her in the end. 
Kath and John took me under there wing treated me like family always smiling and happy. 
then if that was not enough John Essex (he had a layout called Livsey Lane and the chairman at Hayward model railway group) got ill and needed an operation, that was a success but He caught COVID and he gave a good fight but in the end the covid got him. 
John passed away with loved ones around him. 
As I am typing it’s making me cry the sadness I have at the moment is hart braking.
I’m sorry to give you bad news but his layout and commitment to the Haywood model railway group was always on top form. 

 

[sjp23480]

Mark,

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and their family.

I didn't know Kath or John, but a double tragedy that their lives were cut short and in such rapid succession. 

Too many lives are being lost because of Covid, both directly to the virus and indirectly as patients with other conditions struggle to get treatment.  So tragic that John managed to get the treatment he needed only to contract Covid in hospital.  This is a very nasty and virulent virus, unfortunately not something everyone appreciates.

Kath and John are together again, looking down on family and friends and smiling.

All the best,

Stephen

 

[steve22]

Mark, I hope it gives you comfort that we are now all aware of this lovely couple who were so good to you.  Thanks also for 'sharing through the tears'; very brave and noble of you.

Steve. 

[mark axlecounter]

John was a retired BT Engerneering tech and he taught me about wiring. 
they were a vital part of my life and I will miss both of them. 
we use to go to shows exhibiting his layout Livsey Lane and who ever Caused the first cock up would have to buy the first round of Doom bar beer ( it was always me for some reason )   . 
Kath would always be on hand with a hug and a chat and sometimes food what she had made. 
I am hoping his layout will be able to continue on the circuit in memory of John and Kath.