John Lewis ( Louis ) Sad news

[Triode]

John Lewis (Louis)

It is with great sadness that I have been asked to inform the passing of John Lewis, after a short but brave fight. For the last few weeks John has received a great amount of care from the Bolton Hospice.

His loving wife, Heather and children, Paul & Jo have received a great deal of comfort from the many messages & cards from Johns many friends around the world.

John had the respect of many from his patronage of venues such as Blackpool Mecca, the Casino & Stafford.

John worked for the entertainment company Mecca, eventually managing venues including Manchester Tiffs and later Tiffany's in Wigan and was pivotal in the All-Nighters continuing there, after the demise of the casino.

John had a wicked sense of humour to the very end and he was also the first friend many of us would ring when in the need of advice or help.

After leaving Mecca, John pursued a long career in youth work, something he was passionate about and a subject we often discussed at length, whilst travelling to and from All-Nighters on many occasions.

It was clear, John and Heather were enjoying retirement together and until very recently he had played golf regularly.

As with many others on this site and elsewhere, I feel extremely priviliged to call Louis a friend & will miss him deeply.

 

John's Funeral takes place on Friday 18th November 2016  - 1.45pm

At Howe Bridge Crematorium, Lovers Lane, Atherton, M46 OPZ

Followed by Drinks,Buffet & Music at Westhoughton Cricket Club, Cappadocia Way, Westhoughton, BL5 2FB which is 10 mins from the crematorium. All are welcome to celebrate his life and share in his memory.

[Jumpinjoan]

Heartbreaking. God bless xx

[Micksmix]

16 minutes ago, Triode said:

John Lewis (Louis)

It is with great sadness that I have been asked to inform the passing of John Lewis, after a short but brave fight. For the last few weeks John has received a great amount of care from the Bolton Hospice.

His loving wife, Heather and children, Paul & Jo have received a great deal of comfort from the many messages & cards from Johns many friends around the world.

John had the respect of many from his patronage of venues such as Blackpool Mecca, the Casino & Stafford.

John worked for the entertainment company Mecca, eventually managing venues including Manchester Tiffs and later Tiffany's in Wigan and was pivotal in the All-Nighters continuing there, after the demise of the casino.

John had a wicked sense of humour to the very end and he was also the first friend many of us would ring when in the need of advice or help.

After leaving Mecca, John pursued a long career in youth work, something he was passionate about and a subject we often discussed at length, whilst travelling to and from All-Nighters on many occasions.

It was clear, John and Heather were enjoying retirement together and until very recently he had played golf regularly.

As with many others on this site and elsewhere, I feel extremely priviliged to call Louis a friend & will miss him deeply.

 

John's Funeral takes place on Friday 18th November 2016  - 1.45pm

At Howe Bridge Crematorium, Lovers Lane, Atherton, M46 OPZ

Followed by Drinks,Buffet & Music at Westhoughton Cricket Club, Cappadocia Way, Westhoughton, BL5 2FB which is 10 mins from the crematorium. All are welcome to celebrate his life and share in his memory.

Very sad news a real  character and yeah a wicked sense of humour RIP Louis

[Philt]

A genuinely lovely man and I'!! miss him, as will everyone who knew him.

Will be there on Friday of course. X

 

 

[Rhino]

great bloke thought and prayers go out to his family RIP

[Winsford Soul]

Rest in peace Louis . You have gone to a better place . 

Steve

[Chalky]

Terribly sad news  One of the funniest quick witted blokes I knew, as Paul said a wicked sense of humour.  Always had a big smile on his face.   Thoughts and condolences to Heather and their kids.  Rest in peace mate.

[Mike]

Very sad news
John was online since the early days and was a long time member on here.
I met John a few times and he was one of those members who whenever you saw his member name amongst the new posts you went and read what he had to say

Can read his profile via link below

@Louis

If you hit the 'see their activity' link you can then browse all his past posts

Deepest condolences go to all his family and friends

Will be missed on here

RIP John/Louis

 

 

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[Stubbsy]

That's really sad news. Didn't know Louis too well but he came across as a genuine nice guy. Will remember him for all the banter Andy Prolze and I used to have with him re Leeds v Manchester United whenever we bumped into him at Cleethorpes weekender, or a nighter somewhere!

R.I.P Louis

[Tony Smith]

one of the best, spent so many fun times with Louis or Rictic104 as he was on here, heartbreaking sad, RIP mate

[Wiganer1]

rip jonn,,condolences to his family

[Iancsloft]

My thoughts and prayers are with John's family and close friends 

A lovely bloke with a great sense of humour loved being in his company 

Always Loved Never Forgotten 

Will be there Friday to pay my respect to a lovely soul x

[Mark Soul]

so sad news wicked sense of humour great man

[Guest gbott]

Hello everyone, I'm Louis' nephew Gary. Great reading all these comments, always knew he was a legend! Look forward to meeting some of you this Friday and if anyone has any photos of my Uncle John from back in the day would love to share them with my Mum, Sandra (Louis' big sister) x

[Len]

I'll play 'Nancy Butts' at Bury for you Louis.

RIP mate.

Len.

[Ian Stacey]

R I P John  .will be missed by all of us .

[Manfromsoul45s]

Very sad news indeed. A lovely bloke

[Alison H]

I'm absolutely gutted at this news!

Loved Louis to bits, always made me laugh, always made me feel safe , one top bloke who can never be replaced.

Will miss our chats about Leeds Louis, but know you will still be watching & cheering them on.

You signed my birthday message WAFLL, well now my message to you is WAFLL with the last L meaning Louis.

Rest in Peace my friend 

MOT

Ali xxx

[Mark Soul]

yes ali great bloke leeds united through and through just like my self wicked sense of humour very sad loss mark

[SOULMAN62]

R.I.P John, Such a lovely man .

[hullsoul]

Always made me laugh,you'd have paid for the entertainment when he was with Derek Pearson at Wilton.

R.I.P Louis

Martyn & Lynn

[Triode]

What a wonderful turn out for Louis,

with friends from far and wide, a few tears but so many laughs

even his beloved Leeds Utd managed to sneak into the service!

a great celebration for a great friend to so many.

"Can't Get Over These Memories"

[Guest Soultown andy]

gutted to hear this news such a good bloke,rip louis.

[Billywhizz]

R I P Louis

[Julianb]

Just been chatting with Soultown Andy about Louis - what a great guy, going to be sadly missed by all on the NS scene.

RIP

[Alison H]

What a lovely send off for a wonderful man.

A day of sadness with plenty of tears, but oh my goodness lots of laughs too, reminiscing about our irreplaceable Louis.

Louis did have the last laugh when the chap taking the service described how much Louis loved his music, went on to say there was always one record that he loved to play in his car, no matter what.  We were all waiting for a poignant soul record to come on when on comes "Marching On Together" the Leeds United anthem.  I, of course loved it, and was singing along quietly and giggling my head off.   Class move Louis!!!

His family's generosity was incredible with the first drinks (& there were quite a few drinks!!) being on them or as the directions to Westhoughton Cricket Club leaflet showed a photo of Louis with a bubble saying "Always be prepared!!  In case your satnav doesn't work here's a map to the cricket club .... First drinks on me!!!"    It was such a kind and thoughtful touch.

I am trying to find his daughter, Jo, on Facebook as I've promised to send her some photos of her Dad, but I can't find her so if anyone can point me in the right direction please will you PM me.

It was lovely to meet Heather, Paul & Jo, just a shame that it was in these awful circumstances and my heart truly does go out to them and all his family.

Sending lots of love

Ali xxx