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The obituary notice of John JELLEY

Coventry | Published in: Coventry Telegraph.

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JohnJELLEYA much loved Husband, Father, Grandpops and Friend passed away unexpectedly at the A&E dept of University Hospital Coventry on Sunday 8th June at the age of 84. Former Head Teacher of Wyken Croft Junior School, long time member of Bablake Old Boys Cricket Club and former Coventry City season ticket holder.

He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A large gap is left where he once stood.

The funeral will take place in Stretton All Saints Church on 10th July at 11am.

No flowers please but donations are welcome to Myton Hospice or the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance by visiting johnjelley.muchloved.com

Any enquiries may be made to The Heart of England Co-operative Funerals, 38 Bilton Road, Rugby. CV22 7AL. Tel: 01788 576099.
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Published: 19/06/2025
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Donation left by Penny Jenkin
12/07/2025
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John was a true gentleman. a loyal colleague & a real friend I enjoyed being his Deputy & having chats at the end of the day. My heart goes out to Chris his lovely wife & their sons & their children. John you will never be forgotten by those who knew you RIP Jean Yea x
Jean Yea
05/07/2025
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Donation left by Caroline Church
05/07/2025
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Anthony Overbury
03/07/2025
A wonderful headmaster, who was always immaculately dressed. Rest in Peace Mr Jelley. Class of 83.
Anthony Overbury
03/07/2025
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Our deepest sympathies and warmest thoughts are with you all at this very sad and difficult time.
Donation left by Alan Durham
03/07/2025
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Rest in eternal peace Mr Jelley. You were an excellent teacher and role model. Sincerely condolences to your family and friends.
Andrew Lethardy
21/06/2025
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Such a wonderful kind compassionate teacher. My sincere condolences to all of the family.
RIP sir

Donna French née Young
Class of '77
Donna FRENCH
21/06/2025
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I was only thinking of Mr Jelley the other day, he was one of those teachers you always remember for the right reasons. Condolences to all his family, he was a great teacher Best Wishes Sean Phillips
Sean Phillips
20/06/2025
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Sean Phillips
20/06/2025