John Kelly

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Just read on the MCR site that John Kelly passed away yesterday. A massive shock. John will be sadly missed. My condolences go to his family.

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He was a great bloke. A sad loss.

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Great guy. Its hard to take in. Condolences to his family
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Sad news, a top bloke. :(
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That is very sad news, a great loss. RIP.
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Very sad, what a great guy, funny man and a great loss of knowledge and wisdom to the mini community.

Condolences to his family, I'll aways remember him with great affection.

So long John......
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Very very sad news, John was a great guy, he will be missed, condolences to his Family
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That is a shock. Condolences to his family.
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BLOODY HELL!

That's terrible news. I can't imagine a much worse way of starting the new year.

John was without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable, enthusiastic Mini "experts" about, from the days when I first knew him when he worked with Doreen & Andy at Mini-Machine to his later days on his own he was always a helpful, knowledgeable enthusiast who was always happy to point Mini friends be they new or old, in the "right direction".

His passing is a great loss to all Mini people everywhere, but at this time my thoughts are with his family & immediate friends who must miss him terribly.

Rest in peace John, you will be missed & remembered very fondly.
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Rest in peace John.
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Very sad news!
Deep condolences to his family!
A real classic Mini Master!
R.I.P.

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Id like to add my condolences to the already long list,
i served my time at mini machine when john was there late 80s early 90s

last spoke to him only a couple of months ago,
cant believe this news.
best wishes to his family and friends

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For those interested John's funeral is at Durham crematorium 11:00 am Friday 14th January, he requested no flowers and donations to the Macmillan cancer support and lymphoma research.
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