I understand that John Helps passed away late last week. At the moment I have no more details than that, save for I believe his death may have been diabetes related.

 

He was a member here and a frequent contributor in the relatively short time he owned a Z. If anybody has met him or knows him personally then we can send some flowers or make donation to a nominated charity etc. I hope to have some more details later and I expect something will already have been posted on IMOC, RX-7 forums etc.

I don't think that I met John and he only lived a short distance from me. :( Very sad to hear this Andy. If the above is correct, maybe a donation to Diabetes UK might be appropriate

 

Steve

Very sad news, RIP John

omg i cant believe this rip

Very sad to hear this, r.i.p. John, our thoughts are with his family.

Sad news, RIP John and my thoughts are with his family

A great guy, very sad news indeed.

 

RIP bud.

:( extreamly sad news.

 

My thoughts are with his family.

 

RIP John.

mid 50s, what a shit life is :(

a nice helpful guy :bow:

thoughts are with his family

R.I.P. bud ........ :(

 

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Further update from IMOC :-

 

Hello everyone

 

Today I have been given some very sad news.

 

John Helps, former member of the IMOC UK, sadly passed away on Tuesday 1st August, at 56 years young.

 

Im sure that those of you who had the opportunity to meet this wonderful man will miss his colourful personality as well as the enthusiasm he displayed for his MR2 and RX7. Johns death is a truly sad loss. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

 

One of John's three daughters, Josie, has informed me that everyone who knew John is more than welcome to attend the funeral which is to be held sometime next week.

 

Donations to Diabetes and MSPCC.

 

If you wish to obtain further information, please contact John's Daughter, Josie Medforth on 07814 171380.

 

Thank you

Jase

RIP John.I thought his name rang a bell,sold him an indicator unit not to long ago.No age to go,very sad.........Vinz & Jackie

Very sad to hear this, R.I.P. John, our thoughts are with his family.

I remember him posting regularly on here, had a Blue SWB. What a shock, thats very sad news R.I.P

Sad news, r.i.p john. :(

RIP John, thoughts are with his family

omg!!its such a shame to hear this sort of news.R.I.P john and condolences to his family.

when you are part of a community like this club, to hear of a fellow member passing away is gut wrenching. a sad day. :(

 

gaz and caz

omg i cant believe this rip

second that :(

My thoughts go out to his family at this very sad and traumatic time.

R.I.P. John

 

Scotty

OMG I cannot believe it, RIP John.

never met him

but always a loss to loose a fellow zed, er

 

R I P

that is a real shock - rip john

Sad loss,my condolences to his Family.

R.I.P. John. :(

cant believe it !! HJohn lived 10 mins from me. I met him and spoke to him a good few times on the phone. im speechless. He was a top chap..condolences to his family.

Very Sad About this... Poor John, everytime he got on here he was very helpful and seemed like a really lovely bloke... He will be very sadly missed, my thoughts go out to him and his family... Rest in peace John, god bless...

very sad, my condolences to his family and friends. I do remember John posted here quite a bit last year. Had a blue SWB I think. Much too young to leave us. R.I.P