DING JOHNSON FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

[JT]

Hi Everybody

I have just had the sad news from Porge that Ding Johnson died last Saturday

She reached Christmas and died at home, which I am told were her final two wishes

So sincere condolences to Mick and the rest of their family, and also to the Compasses team

She will be greatly missed by all who knew her

The funeral will be held at 1.00pm at The Kingswood Chapel, Worthing Crematorium on Wednesday 24th January

All are welcome to attend

After Ding’s funeral, there may be some players who wish not to play their match that evening

If you wish to postpone no problem, I suggest that they are played on Wednesday 14th February which has been designated as an Individual Competitions week

Just let me know if you postpone your match

Best wishes

JT

[SirKT]

This is such sad news, condolences to Mick and the family
Kev & Hayley

[bigtj]

news indeed my condolences to Mick and family at this difficult time.

I have had the honour and pleasure of knowing Ding for a number of years and she was always willing to pass the time of day with kind words and a smile on her face. A lovely lady who will be missed by many, RIP Ding.

[iang]

I have known Ding for many year's and she was such a great person who loved Bar Billiards. She was a stalwart of the Billingshurst League but also played for many year's in the Horsham League. She will be missed by many.

Sincere condolences go to Mick & the family.
RIP Ding.

[tommo III]

This is such sad, terrible news, Ding had been (we were told) terminally ill for a few months, but it still comes as a shock when the inevitable happens.

Ding was a great bar billiards Champion with loads of titles to her name, and was also an ambassador for the game, running both league and interleague teams with Mick as well as holding various positions on the committees of both Billingshurst and Horsham.

Is both ironic and unfair that someone who was a senior nurse dedicated to the care of others should be taken in this way.

She was beautiful, kind and always fun to be with, loved by everyone who knew her. We first met her in the 1980's and will miss her immensely.

RIP Ding.  Sincere condolences to Mick and the family.


Tommo, Margo - and Duke (who will miss her too) xxx

[Q]

That is terrible news, I guessed that Ding was ill by the previous comments on the forum but I didn't realise how bad it was, Ding was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed, condolences to Mick

[Baby Guinness]

This is so sad, Ding was such a lovely lady, sincere condolences to Mick and family xxx

[dipper]

Such a lovely lady, RIP Ding, condolences to her family.

[billiardsmichael]

My sincere condolences to Mick and the family. Ding was such a lovely lady and it came as a real shock to me that she was so ill in late December. She will be remembered very fondly.

Rest in peace Ding

[bobhall]

Ding will definitely be sadly missed had many fond memories playing against ding and co at the limeburners always friendly and always so lovely and kind. Rip Ding regards Boball

[clacky]

So sad about Ding,  she will be lighting up the room wherever she is and as she aways did.
RIP you lovely lady.

[davejones]

Such sad news. She was such a lovely lady.

RIP Ding. Condolences to Mick and family

[Chunky Monkeys other half]

This is so sad Ding was a lovely lady with a wonderful sense of humour. My condolences to Mick and the family. She will be greatly missed

[StuC]

Sad news. Ding was a loving and caring lady who always had the best interests of other at heart, every time I had the pleasure of meeting her she would always ask how myself and the family were getting on.

Condolences to Mick and the rest of the family. RIP Ding

[Ros]

Devastating news. A lovely person who was always good company and could make anybody smile. Team mate in Sussex Ladies, also often playing for Mid-Sussex Ladies. We'll all miss you Ding!

Sympathies to Mick and the family.

[jan]

Horrible news. Ding was a lovely person, caring and full of life.
Our sincere condolences to Mick and family
Jan and Ric

[NigelS]

Sad news....Ding was a lovely lady.

[missymoo]

Such sad news. Remember some lovely times with Ding. Condolences to Mck and family

[sleezy]

news first posted By John T and so many wonderful befitting tributes to "Ding". I would just like to add
My thoughts. Seeing and talking to Mick recently we knew Ding was very poorly but as Clive said it's still a shock now.
Ding was a wonderful lady who I had known for many years and without fail everytime someone came in her company 
You would be greeted with a loving Hug and kiss on the cheek ( That was Ding ). Always a laugh and a smile and always 
There for everyone 
A Great player and friend to all, she will be so so missed.
My condolences to Mick and Family
R.I.P Ding.

[Sparky]

Ding was such a lovely person  and I always looked forward to seeing her cheerful face. We played against each other many times and was a pleasure whether win or lose.
Condolences to Mick and family.
RIP Ding

[lloydy]

So sad to hear Ding has passed.

Condolences to Mick and the rest of the family.

Ding was a lovely lady who lit up every room with her smile and warmth.

She will be greatly missed.

RIP Ding. x

[tommo III]

At JT's request I have posted a copy of all the many Forum tributes to Ding off to Mick .... 

[JT]

Hi Everybody

Ding's funeral arrangements have been added to the top of this thread

JT

[bigjimsilverfox]

RIP Ding loved playing games with you and Mick. Sad times lovely lady

[tommo III]

This through now from James Childs, and added to the Billingshurst website:
QUOTE:

Ding’s funeral will be held at 1.00pm in the Kingswood Chapel, Worthing Crematorium on Wednesday 24th January All are welcome to attend.
Flowers are from family only.

If you wish, you can make a donation to Midhurst palliative care, for MacMillan. Follow this link:
denise-johnson-2023.muchloved.com/

If you wish to view the service by webcast, follow the link below.


- James Childs (aka Porge)

[JT]

Hi Everybody

Please note that I have added a note about possible postponements to the top of this thread

JT

[sleezy]

Hi everyone 
Just a few lines and thoughts after Dings funeral on Wednesday. What a beautiful service everyone saw at Worthing Crematorium. I have personally 
Never seen so many people attending. The crematorium was so well attended you couldn't have sqeezed another person in. It certainly was evidence 
Of Dings love and caring for everyone. A lovely eulogy from one of her brothers was wonderful. 
Special to see so many of our Bar Billards community, as well as family and friends. 
It just showed what a lovely person Ding was to all.

[tommo III]

Have added this brief note to the Billingshurst website ...
Quote:

24 Jan 2024

Ding’s funeral took place today, a really touching ceremony attended by upwards of 200 people. Tributes and donations for Midhurst Palliative Care are still open (click on link below) with the fund – including one made on behalf of the League - currently standing at just short of £1,000. 
denise-johnson-2023.muchloved.com/