The obituary notice of John MIDGLEY

Hi John

Like Eddie said, it was back in 83 at Poly of North London we met. You were fun and a good man

We reconnected a few years ago on WhatsApp but we never got to meet

Rest in Peace...we will remember you

Chris Ainsworth

Rest in peace John. I was privileged to spend some of my most important formative years with you at the Polytechnic of North London. You are one of the few people I’ve kept in touch with over the years. I’ll always cherish the memories. You will be missed.

John 💔 my friend of 8 years. You powered through your injuries and continued on your journey to leave this earth in a better place. Wonderful intelligent warm loving caring man you were. Inspirational to the end.
Missing you xx

One of the good ones. Clear headed, kind hearted, and straight talking. Not to mention a quick wit. It was always great to see you and catch up. You will be much missed. Rest in peace.

I can’t quite believe that John is no longer with us. I’ve spent the past couple of weeks remembering the great times we shared since we first met at a spice Halloween party 18 years ago. John was fun, intelligent kind and generous. Knowing my love of peas he once gave me a book about the goodness of peas written by John Midgley! I am very much going to miss popping round for coffee with you, when I’m up visiting Holmfirth. Goodbye my friend. Love Fran xx

Rip John

I met John just over a year ago when I became his MSt Supervisor, but after several conversations I felt like I'd known him much longer. Possibly because our shared geology background meant we knew lots of people in common, but most likely because he was the sort of person I always delighted in having great conversations with in pubs when I get back north! John was a real character, funny and warm, and a very intelligent scholar - I always left our conversations learning something important, and having had a laugh. I am so sad at his passing, and I know he still had much to contribute to the academic world and beyond. He will be very much missed.