Harvey Johnson

[Ianmac]

It is with great regret that I have to inform you that Harvey (Johno) Johnson 'crossed the bar' aged just 68 on Thursday 19 September.
A keen cyclist he had gone from his home at Purbrook for a bike ride to Southsea and on his return he suffered cardiac arrest at the top of Portsdown Hill.
Harvey attended all of our reunions and did 'piping party' on a few occasions and always brought his Lowestoft memorabilia and helped with the hotel arrangements.
I found him a quiet and unassuming guy who was always a pleasure to meet and we will miss him greatly.

RIP Harvey..........5178.............................. ........5179

[Sandy Sanders]

I am so sad to hear this news, I was one of the many who sailed with Johno on the Lowestoft in the 1970s, he was always a great shipmate, and he was still the same years later at the 1st reunion, he would be there with a ready smile, a great sense of humour and would pitch in to help others whenever he could. He will be missed greatly.
RIP Johno

[bonzo]

Well said Ian and Sandy. I too am deeply shocked and saddened by this news. Johnno was such a lovely man and I will miss him greatly especially at our reunions. Always there with a friendly smile and willingness to help. He always read my lottery tickets (not an easy job) when I helped to deliver the goods to the lucky ones. Very,very unexpected news.....RIP good friend.

[loftysmudge]

Very sad news, RIP Johno.

[jimdavis]

This is so sad to hear. Met him a few times at reunions, though modest and quiet he was obviously clever and a joy to chat with. Always thought he was much younger than Reg and me.
We shall miss him.

[Chas]

This is such sad news. I had a few runs ashore with Johnno during the 70s and he was always good company, modest and easy going. I was really looking forward to meeting up with him again at the reunion this year. My thoughts are with his family, it must be devastating for them. RIP Johnno.

[tonyb]

Sad news about Johnno, a good messmate and an all round nice guy. Ironically Johnno (along with myself and a few others) were part of the Junior Rates mess team that did a sponsored cycle ride from Pompey Dockyard to Lowestoft Town Hall in April 1974 prior to the Lowie visiting it's home town.

RIP Johnno

[bonzo]

Sad news about Johnno, a good messmate and an all round nice guy. Ironically Johnno (along with myself and a few others) were part of the Junior Rates mess team that did a sponsored cycle ride from Pompey Dockyard to Lowestoft Town Hall in April 1974 prior to the Lowie visiting it's home town.

RIP Johnno

I had forgotten that Tony.

[Richie]

So Sad, a great guy

[Doug]

RIP Johnno
A sad loss

[jacko]

RIP johno watch done

[Simon]

What sad news about Johno. He was a very nice guy.
I was also on the Lowestoft bike ride with him and it was nice to meet up again at the reunion I attended in Southsea.
We spent the Saturday going round the dockyard and went behind the scenes of the Victory courtesy of Tom Healy.

I know his contributions to the association will be missed.

RIP Johno

[thomash123]

What a shock to my system this is. A totally great man who I worked and played hard with during the 70's. I just cannot get over it always willing
to help others out and had time for everyone he will be sadly missed. rip wee man.

[Ianmac]

Johno's funeral will be held on 21st October 2024 at 3.15pm at the Porchester Crematorium.
All who are able to attend will be very welcome.

[bonzo]

What a shock to my system this is. A totally great man who I worked and played hard with during the 70's. I just cannot get over it always willing
to help others out and had time for everyone he will be sadly missed. rip wee man.

You are so very right about him Tom. Such an unassuming, nice guy. He drove me to one reunion and was always willing to sort my raffle tickets while I helped you dish out the prizes. Always there to help in any way. Not a bad word to say about him just a thoroughly nice bloke. I will miss him.

[thomash123]

You are so very right about him Tom. Such an unassuming, nice guy. He drove me to one reunion and was always willing to sort my raffle tickets while I helped you dish out the prizes. Always there to help in any way. Not a bad word to say about him just a thoroughly nice bloke. I will miss him.

You are so right Bonzo, I see his cremation is on Trafalgar day just a pity I cannot get down for it.

[bonzo]

I have just returned from Johnnos funeral in Portchester. I was a lone naval presence as Sandy couldnt make it due to illness and others live too far away. A good funeral, lots of photos and stories of his life. He achieved a lot and was well loved. A dab hand at DIY as it happens and built most of his own house. Something I never knew, he was one of seven siblings. RIP to a thoroughly good bloke.

[loftysmudge]

I have just returned from Johnnos funeral in Portchester. I was a lone naval presence as Sandy couldnt make it due to illness and others live too far away. A good funeral, lots of photos and stories of his life. He achieved a lot and was well loved. A dab hand at DIY as it happens and built most of his own house. Something I never knew, he was one of seven siblings. RIP to a thoroughly good bloke.

Glad you went Mike, the Lowie had a representative there which was right. RIP Johnno.

[bonzo]

Thankyou Lofty. Yes just too far and so soon after the reunion. Sandy would have come too but he isnt too well so hope he gets better soon.