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By Ron Macdonald | 24th January 2012
Aubrey John sadly passed away on Monday 23th January
It is with immense sadness that I have to inform you that Aubrey John passed away on Monday morning.
As you will appreciate this is totally unexpected and consequently everybody is in a bit of a spin.
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
I will let you have further news as I receive it.
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
I will let you have further news as I receive it.
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Henry John
Published in the Oxford Mail on 27 January 12
JOHN Henry Aubrey Passed away, unexpectedly but peacefully, at home, on 23rd January 2012 aged 69. Much loved husband of Veronica, devoted father to Nicky and Jacquii, proud grandfather of Rhys, Joseph and Hannah, son of Vera and brother to David, Terence, Karen and the late Sylvia. Funeral service to be held on Monday 6th February at All Saints' Church, Highfield, Lime Walk, Headington at 11.30am followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please but, if desired, donations may be made to The Oxford Children's Hospital c/o The Co-operative Funeralcare, 2 Hendred Street, Cowley OX4 2ED. Cheques to be made payable to ORH Charitable Funds (Fund for Children). Refreshments will be served at 333 Banbury Road, after the service.
Aubrey John - A legend of by-gone days of glory with The Oxford Old Boys RFC
The OBs two time winners of the Oxfordshire Knockout Final in the 70`s - against Oxford RFC and Henley RFC
Aubrey - a true leader of men - respected on and off the field - epitomised the spirit of the OBs - such great times down at the Marston Ferry Road ground !
J.C.
Aubry was such an amazing person who touched and influenced so many lives. I was through the OH's that I was fortunate to meet him as his grandson played rugby with my son. They currently both play for the under 11's together. When we were in Wales on a minis tour, Aubrey commented on the difference between Welsh rugby and English rugby ar Club Level. He was not impressed by the lack of interest in Youth Rugby In Engand. This was to continue to be a source of discussion between the two of us for many months to come. In Ireland, a trip which Aubrey organised for our children, he was even more adament that something lacked in the way we promoted rugby amongst the younger players. This time he offered a suggestion that in England we lacked the courage of our convictions when it came to Youth Rugby. I had to agree. In Ireland, our team did slightl better but if it hadn't been for Aubrey then this trip wuld not have happened. In Sepember we are taking our children on yet another tour, this time to Scotland and Aubrey was looking forward to joining us. He won' be with us or perhaps he will. On Sunday, Our children were told by the coaches that they should paly in Aubrey's memory and that's exactly what they did. Usuallly aagainsy Wallingford, we are defeated outright. This certainly was not the case on Sunday. Aubrey and his support for the side was uppermost i our children's minds. They loved him and respected him too.
So for all of you who loved Aub as much as we did and do, then please write somthing here or attend his funeral at All Saints Church In Headington on Monday of next week.
RIP. AND THANKS
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