Member 45bvtc (John)

[Sandra]

Evening everyone. It’s with great sadness that I have to tell you that our member 45bvtc (John) has passed away after a long illness. He was a great contributor on the forum and a very special friend to myself and many others. He will be sadly missed

 

[-Ju-]

It's always sad when someone you know passes away.
John was very passionate about his cars, maybe sometimes too much, but he was always a car mad sole at heart and we had many conversations over the years both publicly and privately.
I'm glad I finally got to meet him back in February when I had the opportunity and may he now rest in peace with his one true love.

RIP John

 

[Paul-RS]

Evening everyone. It’s with great sadness that I have to tell you that our member 45bvtc (John) has passed away after a long illness. He was a great contributor on the forum and a very special friend to myself and many others. He will be sadly missedView attachment 281717

I lost a good friend.

John Hawthorne was a true gent and he and his late wife Judith were a lovely couple.

John had an infectious enthusiasm about all things cars and is beloved RS3 “Bluey”

Rest in peace my friend, you’re now with Judith.

 

[Alistair D]

John was the 1st person to give me advice when I joined this Forum and we continued to enjoy the banter in "The number in a photo thread".
Sadly missed. RIP.

 

[Audi Bairn]

Very sad news indeed Sandra. RIP John

 

[jdp1962]

We’ve lost a legend.

 

[RS5 JON]

@45bvtc Rest in Peace.

JG

 

[Ghost]

Didn’t matter to John if you were in your best suit or a boiler suit, he’d come up and introduce himself, and make you feel like you’ve known him for years.

One of the nicest guys on and off the forum.

RIP friend.

 

[Vito]

Rest in peace my friend

 

[Kelza]

Very sad rip john and judith

 

[Jcbmally]

Very sad news, we had many a conversation of what his wife and my son had been through. True gent, RIP John, reunited with Judith.

 

[jojo]

Rip John, a true enthusiast and gentleman. I last messaged him directly after the passing of his wife Judith, who was always by his side every time I saw him. Hopefully they are back together now enjoying the roads in heaven.