The following messages of condolence and symbols
have been added in memory of John.

My favourite comedian of all time. Such excellent delivery on every joke he ever told. Our condolences to you, Angela, and your family. Wishing you strength throughout this challenging time. Love Anneleise and Shannon.

I remember John always used to tell me not to worry about saving my money but to spend it and there was no better way to spend it on buying Guinness, I’ll be having one for you this weekend mate

Sending our deepest love and condolences to Angela, Brenda, Leanne, Adrian and Hannah on the loss of John. He was a very funny and kind hearted man who I have very fond memories of, from both my trip to Australia and his trips to Ireland. He will be sorely missed across the globe.

To Angela, Brenda, Leanne and Family

We were very sorry to hear of dear John's passing and want to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We'll remember John as a very kind and loving person who never lost his great Belfast sense of humour. May he rest in peace. We're keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

On behalf of Alison and our children I offer sincere condolences to you,Angela, and your family on the loss of John. I only met him twice, once as the wee quiet fellow (him not me) at your wedding all those years ago(1972?), and then on your last visit to Ireland when it was as if we knew him all our lives,such was his warmth, and interest in our family. Thinking of you all at this time.xx

Rest in peace John , you will be deeply missed . May your family find strength and solace in love and admiration you inspired in all who knew you . 🙏

Dear Angela, Brenda,Leanne, Adrian and Hannah,
We are so sorry for your loss, John was a wonderful person and will be missed by everyone, we have wonderful memories of our adventures together.
We are thinking of you all at this time.
Pat, Ciara, Tyson, Catherine, Jack and Lucy xx

So sorry to hear the news of John's passing. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Sending love 💕

Our sincere condolences Angela
and family
John was always very welcoming to Sue and I and our children
He loved Australia and was very proud of his Irish heritage
All our love to you and the family
Patrick and Suzanne

Our deepest sympathy to Angela Brenda Leanne Hannah and Adrian on the sad loss of John a loving husband father and grandfather. John was so kind and welcoming to us when we visited Australia. May he rest in peace

Thinking of you, Angela, Brenda, Leanne, Hannah and Adrian as you say goodbye to John. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you try to navigate through such a difficult time. Sending love and hugs from Darren, Patricia and all of the Majury family xxx

Angela,Brenda,Leanne and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
John was such a happy,caring,loving husband,father and grandfather.
We remember with great fondness the holiday we spent with you all in Australia. He is so very sadly missed.
Roseleen and Desie

AuntAngela, Brenda, Leanne, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle John. He was a great man and caring husband and father. Thinking of you all at this difficult time, stay strong for each other.

David xx.

So sad to hear the passing of John.
You have always been such a lovely couple and family. Prayers from our family to yours at this sad time xxx

Deepest sympathy to Angela, Leanne (Brendan), Brenda (Jeremy), Hannah, and Adrian on John’s death. He was a fantastic brother in law, uncle and friend. We have so many happy, shared memories of our times with John in Ireland and Australia. We will miss him dearly. Love from all the Barkers in Ireland (Magherafelt, Belfast), England (Durham) and Luxembourg.

Deeply sorry for your loss Auntie Angela, cousins Brenda and Leanne and for your children, families, extended families, friends and loved ones. Uncle John was a lovely, caring, interesting, and fun person. Always a pleasure to be with when we were lucky enough to spend time together. Our hearts go out to you all at this very difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Love and hugs from your cousin / niece Catherine and family.

Our deapest condolences to Angela Brenda, Leanne and families on the passing of John he will be sadly missed.
Jamie and Liz Goodad, Trish Riddick and your cousin Joe and Kay McDonnell.
Rest in peace John

Our condolences to the McDonnell family on the loss of your Husband, Father and Grandfather. Thoughts are with you all during this very sad time. Allison Gillam and Family, Clifton, Queensland.