Obituaries

John Tune W59

Remembered by his wife, Jean Tune

Born in 1940, John enjoyed his time at Canford. In the sixth form he was head of School House and CSM in the cadets. In later life, he recognised how much he benefited from these responsibilities. He loved all sports and played for the first teams.

On leaving Candford, he qualified as a chartered accountant, and became a partner in a London firm at the age of 30. We married young, and, as a family man, he was greatly loved by all of us – myself, his three children and five grandchildren. He is sorely missed.

We were grateful for 61 years of an interesting and very happy married life. He was a friend to many. Generous and always enjoying challenges, he was full of ideas, and had the ability to carry them out. He was a founder member of our village tennis club, organising many fundraising events.

In retirement, he was a hard-working volunteer. He bore his final lengthy neurological illness with great courage.