We are sad to share that John Stanton passed away peacefully at home on 13 December surrounded by family at the age of 92.
John, along with his brother David Stanton (LGS 1949), was evacuated from London to Sileby during the war and attended Loughborough Grammar School from 1943 until he left the School in 1949. Commuting to school on the train from Syston, he was a keen sportsman and played cricket and football for the school team.
When John left the Grammar School, he went to work with his father at Rokker & Stanton Ltd. – a copper and non-ferrous metals company which enabled him to travel and see the world. He maintained his love of sport and developed a particular passion for tennis and was a regular attendee at Wimbledon. He also played amateur football in North London until he was 50. As well as sport, John enjoyed music – singing in choirs and at church and played the piano all his life right up to a few weeks before his death.
John was married to Friederike for 56 wonderful years, building a loving family together. He was a devoted father to his two children, Alexander and Bettina, and adored his 6 grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
