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Tribute to John Pilkington, 1950 - 2026

Dedicated to the memory of John Pilkington

This page is a tribute to John Pilkington. He is much loved and will always be remembered.

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On behalf of Parkinson’s UK, thank you so much for creating your tribute in John’s memory. We've lit this candle to celebrate your loved one's life. You’re giving hope to people affected by Parkinson’s, now and in the future. If you would like to continue to raise funds in John’s memory to support groundbreaking Parkinson's research we are here to support you. You can contact us at fundraising@parkinsons.org.uk Thank you

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Thank you for setting up this memorial to John. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

Sent by Balmoral Funeral Directors on 16/03/2026

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.

Extract from a poem by Henry Scott Holland