I am so glad that his passing was quick and apparently peaceful. What a wonderful way to go after 100 years. John was a really remarkable man and we are all proud to have known him, however remotely. I really value the time we spent with him at Long Ashton and that meant that communicating with him by email was so easy. The fact that he was so on the ball until the last certainly says a lot. I knew it was his birthday, with 40 people I understand - so glad he had such a wonderful day. Please pass on our condolences to the rest of the family I know he adored. With deepest sympathy, Elfreda and Arthur Marshall - Australia