In loving memory of John Hanley who passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011. Devoted Husband and Father who will be deeply missed by Helen, David, Johnny, Jackie and Sharon.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 12:16:46 AM From Glenn Mattinson: "So shocked to hear of this tragic news. John you were a great boss and provided so many laughs at RAF Coltishall. We last met in Blackpool at a reunion and you had not changed a bit - true professional and will be sadly missed. God bless and rest in peace mate."
Friday, December 23, 2011, 5:52:42 PM From Billy Lorimer: "I shall never forget John, served with him at Laarbruch and met up again at reunions, the thing that struck me was he had never changed, always happy, friendly, and a person who was always pleased to meet up with old comrades, he was great company. He will be missed by all who new him."
Saturday, November 26, 2011, 9:50:33 AM From Oliver Hanley: "Thinking of you,s all from Marcella Hanley and family, Enniskillen , Co Fermanagh, N.Ireland."
Saturday, November 26, 2011, 9:48:27 AM From Oliver Hanley: "May you rest in peace John Hanley, better known to me like your own father as Gunner Hanley, thinking of all the family thats left behind. xo"
Thursday, November 24, 2011, 9:34:33 PM From Michael Clarke: "John you were a good friend, I will miss those afternoons sitting in your conservatory talking about happy times, old mates and places were we had served, RIP old friend"
Thursday, November 24, 2011, 3:21:32 PM From Hilda Graves: "Thank you John for all the laughter that we had and the pleasure of sharing with you over the years R.I.P my friend and when we meet again it will be your round love always. Hilda xx"
Thursday, November 24, 2011, 12:52:01 PM From Jackie Hanley: "Dad I will miss you so much, you will be in my heart, thoughts & prayers. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. Until we meet again. Rest in peace. "
Thursday, November 24, 2011, 10:05:20 AM From Gordon Smith: "Rest in peace John, I will remember your wit, commitment, your jokes and your love of life and family. John a pleasure to have worked with and drunk a few beers with. God bless."
Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 9:32:57 PM From Janet and Stephen Clarke: "Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this very sad time, Thinking of you all, We only met John once, but he was a true Gentleman, RIP John xx"
Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 3:57:05 PM From Brenda Paterson: "Gone but not forgotten always in our thoughts deepest condolences to Helen and family xxx"
Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 3:53:38 PM From Jim Paterson: "Many happy memories of Laarbruch and Gutersloh these continued in the association you will never be forgotten John God Bless"
Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 10:57:09 PM From Nicola Phillips: "You will be forever in my heart Uncle John x"
Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 9:49:46 PM From Bob Feather: "Cheers John - Rest In Peace. I won't forget you and Thanks for the memories."
Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 8:42:51 PM From Michael Annison: "John, may the lord of all love, hope, and comfort 'guide and lead your family and those you love in the days that lie ahead. "
Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 8:16:51 PM From George Edwards: "He has achiefed success who has lived well laughed often and loved much RIP our friend"
Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 6:40:39 PM From Joe Birt: "Rest in Peace John. Good memories of you will never be forgotten. Ad Astra"
Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 12:34:04 AM From Jean Friel: "love and miss you always. Heaven is a rich place, it only takes the best. Double tops with Roy. x x x x Jean and Family"
Monday, November 21, 2011, 9:12:49 PM From Reg Metcalfe: "I will never forget you John. God bless you and rest in peace. Love and deepest sympathy to all the family"
Monday, November 21, 2011, 6:18:34 PM From Janet Bond: "Although we never met John may you rest in peace. A loving thought A silent prayer A continual wish That you were here. Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family. from the belated Sarah Hanley' s Family God Bless "
Monday, November 21, 2011, 2:20:24 PM From Kev Mason: "Rest in Peace John "E Flammis Atque Ruinis Sallis" A true Gentleman."
Monday, November 21, 2011, 1:29:11 PM From Stephen Harrison: "May our light forever shine John"
Sunday, November 20, 2011, 1:01:56 PM From Donald Brown: "I'm going home, Wide awake! With a smile Mum and Dad are expecting me It's not far, just a step through an open door. I'm just going home."
Sunday, November 20, 2011, 11:10:30 AM From Geoff Hancocks: "John, you were very much the shining light to me. A true family man with a great sense of fun, being firm and always very fair. God Bless You JJ - Hanks"
Sunday, November 20, 2011, 8:38:27 AM From Christine Keightley: "Good night, god bless John, you will always be with me, to your huge family, especially Helen thinking of you all xxx"
Saturday, November 19, 2011, 10:12:29 PM From Pauline McManus: "Thinking of Helen and the children at this very sad time. We who are left are sad at his passing but we console ourselves with the knowledge that John is at peace."
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This memorial page was created by David Hanley
John was born in Enniskillen Co. Fermanagh at 8 Waterside Street to John (Gunner) Hanley and May Hanley nee Irvine on the 7th April 1938.
I did not know John very well but what i can remember that every reuion he attend he was always on the dance floor having a really good time, it always makes me smile x
I remember John from Laarbruch. absolutely blinding. a real firefighter
While I was in Enniskillen doing some family research with Dad he told me of a story about a boy he tried to same, and while we were in the County Library we checked the micro fiche. I have enclosed the img of the news paper article, I believe you will all agree he was a budding life saver in the making. RIP John and Brain
Submitted by David Hanley and behalf of Mr Edwards. My name is George Edwards, I am along with Steve joint editor of the RAF Fire Service Magazine Flashpoint. John sent me many months ago a article for Flashpoint chronicling his early life and his career in the RAF Fire Service. it is a beautiful story of a devoted family man a proud dad granddad and great granddad . His RAF story is also very interesting and will bring great pleasure to many of Johns ex colleagues who remember John with great affection. I never had the pleasure of serving with John I served at some of the bases he did including Masirah and Sharjah what fun it would have been to be stationed with John as many of my colleagues tell me he was a great man to work for and with. However I did serve with John on our Association committee and he did his job with great diligence and was always willing to help other committee members. I enjoyed a wonderful reunion trip to RAF Gutersloh some years ago with John and we spent a lot of time together. The fun banter and laughter was marvellous the bad heads weren’t so good but worth it and the memory of that long weekend in Johns company has never faded It must be a comfort for you Helen and your family to know that Johns last days were peaceful full of joy and laughter .I am sure when he arrives at the place where he has gone there will be even more rejoicing when he meets up with some of those old colleagues who went before him and held him in such high regard and esteem. I am sure John will be making the point that it is their turn to get the drinks in. With your permission Helen, Steve and I would like to include Johns story in the next edition of Flashpoint not as a obituary notice but more of a tribute to the great man he was. As a practising Roman Catholic one can only hope and pray that God in his mercy and kindness can led us to his kingdom and what a blessing it must have been for those close to John as he departed this world and entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Yours sincerely George Edwards
John, so many memories over the years, especially the times we spent fishing with the children, we will remember you always, God bless you ' Mike and family
Taken at RAF Bridgenorth 1957Behind the bar with the ladsIn front of his LandroverYou will need to tell meCrash Crew Germany?August 2011July 2010 in EnniskillenDonald BrownOct 2010 AylesburyJohn Fishing, Submitted by Michael Annison (Brother in law)
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