John played over 100 First team games for the club. Initially he played as a flanker but then moved to prop forward. After retiring from rugby he took up long distance running before reverting to long distance walking.
The funeral will be at 2.30 pm on Wednesday 23rd march at Reading Crematorium (Caversham) after which the wake will be held at the Catherine Wheel in Hart Street, Henley.
The family have requested that any donations should be made to the Alzheimer's Society c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Roa, Henley on Thames, RG9 1AG