John was by far our longest ‘serving’ Journaller who contributed much original work (both written and photographic) to these pages. 

Many of the themes closest to our heart were reflected too in John’s work.  He called by Newry to visit when he was here a few years ago, engaged on family research.  I was privileged to give him and his dear wife a conducted tour of Newry and South Armagh.

John was also an author of note and his book on the Macans is still available for perusal in Newry’s Reference Library.

I am devastated – and can only guess at the shock of his nearest and dearest.

May he rest in peace.