We are sad to confirm that John Handcock died peacefully on 11th January after a week in hospital.
As many will know, John had been unwell following a serious stroke some time back, but had tackled this with his usual positivity. John had turned 90 in October last year.an event which in normal circumstances would have been much celebrated.
John’s association with The Windsor and Eton Society was over many years and he was a Trustee and member of our Executive Committee for many years bringing his wisdom , experience and vast local knowledge to The Society.
Of course John’s involvement went much further than that, and there were very few positive aspects of life in Windsor to which he did not contribute – as a Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Captain of Lay Stewards at St George’s Chapel, with the Rotary Club, the Prince Philip Trust Fund for RBWM , the Royal Albert Institute Trust , the Windsor Festival, and a host of other things.
He brightened so many lives with his smile, his good counsel and his love of life and will be sadly missed.
We pass our love and condolences to Peggy and John’s family .