John Squibb RIP - Spitfire for life

[richardsquibb]

Hello All,

I am writing this message with sad news that my father, John Squibb passed away on the 15th of August after a long battle with cancer.

He's been a season ticket holder at Eastleigh for many years and sits in the main stand behind the dugout.  I know he knew a few of you from match days and he used to read this forum a lot (but not post)

Here is a picture posted on Eastleigh FC's twitter when he was the first to collect his season ticket for the 2015/16 season:




Funeral service in celebration of John's life will take place at Wessex Vale Crematorium on Thursday 27th August 12:15pm all welcomed outside. Family flowers only but donations if desired to Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity

[upthespitfires]

So sorry to hear this Richard. Your dad was well loved by many. Thoughts are with you all at this terrible time.

[tyreman]

Sorry to hear the news Richard. We always used to have a chat and he always took interest in The Fantasy Spitfires football competition I used to run but he never won.
He also donated prizes for the Christmas raffle also when I was Chairman of The Spitfires Supporters Club.
Sad times Richard, one of the nicest supporters I have come across. All being well we will be there on Thursday.
R.I.P. John
Arthur and Christine

[nobadspitfire]

Very sorry to learn this news. I didn't know John very well but we always said hello & had a quick chat when we saw each other at games. Always a well manered gentleman.

[unknownquantity]

John was a great man whose pragmatism I really appreciated. I often saw him at supporters club meetings and on a few occasions he gave me a lift home. I also met one of his daughters at a match (may have been Bolton) and I still remember some of the conversations I had with him.

[upthespitfires]

What a lovely service today Richard. It painted such fond memories for you all and I'm glad we were given a glimpse of his life outside of Eastleigh FC. We had a chuckle when the Brentford game was mentioned, but not the scoreline.

Our thoughts are with you all.

Sarah, Arthur and Christine Woolley xxx

[unknownquantity]

Good that members of the club could attend the funeral. I attended John Joslin's funeral and both him and John Squibb were very good servants of the club. I might have considered going, if I had known in advance and had been able to book time off work.

[richardsquibb]

Hi All,

Thanks for all your kind words. I hope to attend a few games (when we are allowed to again!) so hopefully will see some of you there.

Stay Safe

Richard

[richardsquibb]

Should you wish to view his obituary please use the following link:

www.funeralguide.co.uk/obituaries/80654

Many Thanks

Richard