John died at home on Monday evening. He tried so hard, but he makes up part of the statistics that don�t survive a battle with cancer.

He didn�t dwell on statistics, any chance at all was a chance worth taking, because his philosophy was to live life. He was grateful to and full of admiration for the medical staff that helped him during his battle; apart from one element, but this isn�t the place to examine that.

He never posted to this board, but benefited from the content of the main site and the contributions from message board members. He would thank you for your help and wish each and every one of you well.

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It's about loving and being loved, about doing the right thing, about one day being missed when we're gone
Reasons to be Cheerful - John Diamond

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John will be cremated at Preston Crematorium on Monday 23rd August at 12.30. There will be a funeral ceremony led by a Humanist Celebrant, and a wake afterwards at the White Bull, Longridge. Donations in John�s memory may be made c/o the funeral director: Glyn Jones, 12 Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA13.

oops, forgot to say, family flowers only - donations will go cancer research, seems that there are a lot of cancer charities, anybody let me have the details of a body for oral cancer research?

Dear Jenbee

I am so so so sorry to hear your news. I have been thinking about you a lot this week and was praying for more positive news.

Wishing you peace at this difficult time.

On the subject of donations, when we asked our surgeon about the 'best' charity to donate to he suggested we give direct to his boss, the professor heading research into oral cancer at the hospital as this also cuts out overheads that charities have (advertising, marketing etc). This might be an option you want to look at.

Spouse

Dear Jenbee�. So so sad. You and John fought so courageously, my heartfelt thoughts go out to you.

Kindest Regards

Rosemary Branch

�Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome�

Jenbee, I'm sure you know that our thoughts are with you.

Anything that's said at times like this sounds hackneyed, but it does sound as though John and you displayed high degrees of courage.

Trust that your sufferings are now at an end.

Dear Jenbee,My deepest sympathy to you in your terrible loss. John must have been a very special person. We could read that in your description of him. And how courageous and loving you both were to each other. Ishbel

Dear Jenbee

It is a time of sadness and parting. John's journey here is over but yours is not. He would have been the first to thank you for being his steadfast friend and to wish you the best in your own onward journey. So smile and carry on.

My best wishes for the two of you on either side of the transition we call death. We will always be here for Jenbee whenever she needs us.

Vinod

JenBee, Well I am at a loss for words here. For me this doesn't happen much. I am so sorry that you have lost your dear one. Please pray with me. God Bless you. Always Vicki Lynn

Jenbee I'm truly very sorry to hear this. You must feel devastated and empty inside. Confort yourself with knowing you did your very best for John.

Kindest regards Pauline

Dear Jenbee

I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I am at a loss for words other than to say you are in my prayers & may you find comfort in knowing how much we all care.

Sadly missed...but never forgotten. May John now have peace & be free from pain.

My love & prayers
Kelley