John Hooper

John joined OCL in 1974 as a Trainee Accountant working in Beagle House, London and in 1976 he moved to Leeds as Regional Accountant.  In 1982 he became Operations Manager North of England and in 1985 was appointed Import General Manager, North UK.  John returned to London in 1990 to take up the role of General Manager for the Australia & New Zealand trade.  Leaving P&O Nedlloyd 1996 John joined Roadways where he remained until his retirement in 2006.  (Our thanks to Nigel Chew for providing this impressive career history).

The funeral will take place on Friday 29th August at 2 pm, Cam Valley Crematorium in Great Chesterford CB10 1FE, near Saffron Walden then afterwards at the Old Red Lion, Horseheath. 

We understand the family are happy to share the day with friends and family to celebrate John's life.  They have also said that wearing black is not necessary, colour is acceptable.

If you are attending would you please email Eddie Filus (c/o scarasecretary@gmail.com) who will coordinate with the family regarding numbers..... thank you.

On behalf of SCARA we offer sincere condolences to John's family.

Belinda McCormack

SCARA Membership Secretary