John Rigby
1940 - 2023 | Sheffield
John, our dad was loved by many. A devoted husband to the late Mary. Much loved dad of Catherine, Bernadette and John. Adored Grandad of Rebecca, Adam, Peter, Sam, William, Isobel, Andrew and Maria.
We are blessed to have such varied and beautiful memories of John.
A true gentleman and a fighter to the end.
May perpetual light shine upon you and may you rest in peace 🙏
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The incredible response to this tribute to our dad is a testimony to how much he was loved. I would have loved to thank everyone who has donated in person, on behalf of the family, but this is the best I can do. We miss Dad so much - he just had such a comforting, warm presence and he was always there for us. Our memories of his great kindness will live on in our hearts, together with his wicked sense of humour, his sharp one-liners and his endless amusing anecdotes. Thank you also for your cards and beautiful messages. They will be treasured for many years to come. Don't be afraid to call in and see us sometime. We'd love to catch up with you and share a cuppa -maybe raise a glass to John too. Much love, John, Bernadette and Catherine,
Added by Catherine Livingston - 03/10/2023
£60.00 + £15.00 GiftAid
Catenian society donation
Donated by Anonymous - 02/10/2023
Rest in Peace John, O’Hara-Yates family x
Donated by Anonymous - 29/08/2023
£50.00 + £12.50 GiftAid
A wonderful fellow Catenian!
Donated by Michael Campbell - 26/08/2023
I am privileged and grateful to have fond memories of a kind, warm and gentle man. R.I.P. John.
Donated by Siobhan Wilson - 26/08/2023
£21.60 + £5.40 GiftAid
John was such a lovely kind man, gently looking after his wife Mary during her final illness. They brought up a lovely family to whom John was devoted. A man of great faith, God bless him.
Donated by Michael Steele - 23/08/2023
I was so sad to hear of Mr Rigby's (as I still think of him) passing. I was a pupil at Tapton and he was a friend and colleague of my mum, Elizabeth Cook. He was involved, as a member of staff, in many musical endeavours at the school, and I remember well his brilliant portrayal of Mr Bumble in Oliver. I was very moved that he came to my mother's funeral in February 2020, and it was lovely to see him after many many years. My deepest condolences and much love to all the family.
Donated by Imogen Ragone - 21/08/2023
£13.00 + £3.25 GiftAid
A kind, thoughtful and gentle man. You’ll be missed, John.
Donated by Katy Whyte - 20/08/2023
We will miss you so much. Thank you for so many wonderful memories xx
Donated by Anonymous - 20/08/2023
£50.00
John was a wonderful man, loved hugely by so many. May he rest happily in peace with Mary. Prayers for all the family with sincere love from the O’Haras, Wilsons, Bartons xxx
Donated by Margaret OHara - 20/08/2023
£20.00
Donated by Rosie Veitch - 19/08/2023
£30.00 + £7.50 GiftAid
In loving memory of a very dear cousin who will be missed very much.
Donated by Rose Morrissey - 19/08/2023
£20.00 + £5.00 GiftAid
Donated by Paul Doherty - 18/08/2023
£50.00 + £12.50 GiftAid
John "JR" Rigby was a very special cousin. He will be much missed.
Donated by John Philip Green - 18/08/2023
Donated by Michael O'Callaghan - 18/08/2023
£50.00 + £12.50 GiftAid
Sympathy and love to all the family x
Donated by Pauline Lowe - 18/08/2023
Sincere condolences from the Walters family.
Donated by Anonymous - 18/08/2023
Thinking of so many happy family memories with John and Mary, Albert and Tess and all 6 of us children. John has been an amazing support to us all in good times and bad. From collecting Bernie and I from teenage parties, to always supporting Paul, Lucy and I when we ended it most - his gentle guidance and outstanding dry sense of humour has meant more than words can say. Our lives have been all the better for John being in it - rest in peace with love always Catherine, Paul Lucy Shuttleworth and families xxx
Donated by Catherine Shuttleworth - 18/08/2023
Condolences to John’s family Love Janet Neil Kirsty and Melissa Harrower
Donated by Janet Chelliah - 17/08/2023
£50.00 + £12.50 GiftAid
Such a kind, considerate, gentleman. He will be missed.
Donated by Kathleen Baster - 16/08/2023
£40.00 + £10.00 GiftAid
John was a delightful, kind and sincere friend who I met when we were both pupils at De La Salle College and I have known for 65+ years.
Donated by Alan Haigh - 16/08/2023
£25.00 + £6.25 GiftAid
Really miss you big bro, you went so suddenly but so glad we got back together for the monthly 'Bros Meet club' over the past four or five years. Wonderful memories.
Donated by Vin Rigby - 14/08/2023
£30.00
I first met John when we moved to Lodge Moor. He was always concerned and interested about others. Kind and a man of faith. Over the years our paths crossed . His courage and perseverance shone through despite his illness. I saw John a few weeks before he died and it struck me, how peaceful he was when we chatted. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Donated by - 14/08/2023
I remember John as a lovely, warm hearted colleague at Tapton School. Sending my love to his family xx
Donated by Helen Cowen - 13/08/2023
£21.60 + £5.40 GiftAid
It was a privilege to have worked with you. You were an inspiration to many. I can only admire the way you dealt with the problems ill health dealt you. Thank you for getting together the silver surfers.
Donated by Laurel Sutcliffe - 12/08/2023
In loving memory
Donated by Adrian Davies - 12/08/2023
So many fond memories of John... A very supportive colleague when we were both new to Tapton in the early 80's. He had a lovely, calm manner with the students which we could learn from. He and Mary introduced us to St Francis Church and attended both our boys Christenings. He was in many school productions but the one that sticks in my mind was when he played Mr Bumble in Oliver; a rival for Harry Secombe any day! He loved organising things and keeping people in touch. From coffee mornings/afternoons to lunches at Ego with past members of staff. We ladies felt privileged to be invited to join the gentlemen in recent years. He was so proud of his family, a true family man. He will be sorely missed. Thank you John. Rest in peace. May perpetual light shine upon you xx
Donated by Chris Conheeney - 12/08/2023
In loving memory of a dear friend. May he rest in peace.
Donated by Maura and David Kay - 11/08/2023
Donated by Anonymous - 11/08/2023
Donated by Clare Morgan - 11/08/2023
£21.60 + £5.40 GiftAid
Donated by Suzanne Moore - 11/08/2023
Donated by Donna Potts - 11/08/2023
Rest in peace dear John
Donated by John Dempsey - 11/08/2023
Thank you for always being so warm and welcoming. May you rest in peace. Love from the Gray family xx
Donated by Rebecca Gray - 11/08/2023
£10.00
I have known John for over 60 years when he joined our family he is the most amazing person kind supportive funny and always puts others first so when he was very ILL wanted too support him and his family so I went too see him and every time I did he thank me for coming I told him that he was there for me when I needed him so now I was there for him he left a big hole in our hearts he was loved so much but we have so many happy memories of him RIP
Donated by Marie Therese Behan - 11/08/2023