died on 9 January 2007
J.B., as he was affectionately known to his intimate friends, gave me more than forty years of his unique companionship. Here was an honest man with deep integrity, a person that you could confide in. I never saw him angry. He dealt calmly with life, applying his own principles quietly attracting friends along the way. He always had the time of day to share with anyone, leaving whoever he was speaking to feeling that he was really interested in them.
J.B. was the very epitamy of a perfect gentleman. In his youth he possessed a wisdom beyond his years and a sharp brain. He was a person that could converse on any subject with a depth of knowledge that was refreshing. He was always doing good turns for others less fortunate: he cared about other people. J.B. will be sadly missed by all the people of Chipperfield. He has certainly left a big hole in my life.
Clive Stokes