The obituary notice of John SEAMAN

Donation made on behalf of Mr Seaman's Family

​Dad was just that—my Dad.

​It's hard to put into words the influence someone, family or otherwise, has on you as a person. It's not so hard when it comes to Dad! His fingerprint on me as a person is easy and evident to see. I would say Dad gave me the best "of me" as a son, brother, husband, father, and friend.

​Dad was self-deprecatingly kind and generous with his time for anyone—not just family. Fiercely reliable—in the sense that nothing would stop him from doing something he had committed to do.

​There have been many times in my life where I have done something others may deem as kind, like helping someone carry something up stairs at a train station or changing the wheel on someone's car if they have had a blowout. To an observer, these are personal acts of kindness on my part, but really, they are truly selfish—because at these moments I feel closest to Dad because it's what he would have done.

​Mourning the loss of my Dad is hard and painful, but mourning the loss of my kids' Grandad is something else! As a dad, I will always look up to him and be proud of the man he was—witnessing him being a grandad to my kids was truly a sight to behold. Unadulterated joy is the only way I can describe the feeling of watching him play with Harry.

​Dad—put simply, you were a good person: Kind, considerate, loving, giving, and endlessly supportive. I spoke to you almost daily, and you had a unique way of making me feel good about myself. As legacies go—who could want for any better?
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I miss you every day.

​James

Uncle John may be gone, but his words will live on forever: “Stuff your chips!”
A life lesson reminding us that life’s too short for cold chips.
He was always the calm, cool uncle — the one who let Jonathan and me row a dinghy out to sea and ride motorbikes on holiday, trusting us far more than he probably should have.
I will miss you Uncle John ❤️ thank you for all the wonderful memories xx Lots of love Mel and Joshua xx

John Seaman passed away peacefully at 7.30am on Saturday 17th January, following a brave and determined battle with cancer.

John was a devoted husband to Jill, a much loved dad to Jonathan and James, and a proud grandad to Jasmine, Jemima, Harry and Ada. He adored his grandchildren and had a special affection for them, and he was also devoted to the family dog, Sheba, caring for her so gently as she grew older.

John never liked being the centre of attention. He was caring, thoughtful and quietly confident — unassuming, practical, and always putting others first. He was self-taught and could fix almost anything, doing so much on his own home and on ours, and even after his diagnosis his instinct was still to help.

He loved the simple things in life: proper home cooking and fish and chips, and he could never bear waste — shaped by a tough upbringing in post-war Britain in Kirby Beddon, near Norwich, without his father and with his mum unwell. He shared a special bond with his sister Wendy, and cared for her when they were young.

John could strike up a conversation with anyone and his smile was infectious. He loved driving, gardening, and sport — following Norwich City and Manchester United, and keeping a close eye on Rotherham United and Wrexham. He will be deeply missed, and always remembered with love and pride.

— Jonathan

John was my lovely kind and caring brother who has always been there for myself, Philip my husband our daughter Melanie and Josh our grandson. Words cannot convey how much he will be missed a true gentleman, our world is a much sadder place without him in it ♥️