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News on John Allen (missing in Sussex since July)

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Ann

Ann Report 9 Dec 2007 17:10

Despite much hunting I've been unable to find the original thread about the disappearance of my uncle, John Allen, so I'll have to start a new thread as I have news to share.

A little earlier this afternoon I learnt that John's body has been found. I don't know many details yet. What I can tell you is that the Sussex police were doing a training exercise and decided to use John's case as part of this. During the exercise they came across John's body somewhere off a track/footpath. My understanding is that it wasn't too far from his home, but was not in the usual area where he would walk.

I'm hoping to get more details over the next few days and will let you know what I find out. Although it's very sad news, I can't help feeling relieved that John has finally been found. At least we know now.

I'll write again as soon as I know more.

Ann

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 9 Dec 2007 17:12

At least he can now be put to rest. The worse thing must be not knowing. But I am so sorry to hear that he died.

Ann
Glos

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

Sue

Sue Report 9 Dec 2007 17:12

I am sorry to hear this Ann. There isn't a lot more I can say to you other than I hope you get some answers now and you will be able to grieve.

((((HUG))))

Sue x

julia of sussex

julia of sussex Report 9 Dec 2007 17:14

Im so sorry to hear your news

my heartfelt sympathys go out to you and your family
i have been looking in the local papers for any news
(i live in eastbourne)

love julia xx

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 9 Dec 2007 17:15

ANN

i am so sorry sending you a (((hug)))

deepest sympathy to you and your family

Researching:
The birth of Middlesbrough

(¯`*•.¸*Karen on the Coast*(¯`*•.¸

(¯`*•.¸*Karen on the Coast*(¯`*•.¸ Report 9 Dec 2007 17:17

deepest sympathy to you and your family Ann,

**Stella ~by~ Starlight**★..★..★

**Stella ~by~ Starlight**★..★..★ Report 9 Dec 2007 17:18

sad news ann, but as someone said you can lay him to rest now in peace xx

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 9 Dec 2007 17:18

Ah That's very sad . sorry he wasnt found till now . I suppose at least he can be laid to rest and his family have some closure.

Condolences to his family.

Shirley

Researching:
Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

Janette

Janette Report 9 Dec 2007 17:19

R.I.P. now John

Love to all the family

Jan x

PinkDiana

PinkDiana Report 9 Dec 2007 17:22

Oh sweetie. I am so so sorry that its bad news!

But as others have said, you can put him to rest now!

Love to you and yours

xx

Easter Bunny

Easter Bunny Report 9 Dec 2007 17:23

oh Ann,if only they had been more diligent when he first disappeared
as you say at least now your family can have closure
love and ((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))

Bunny xx

Catherine from Manchester

Catherine from Manchester Report 9 Dec 2007 17:26

Such sad news but I can see why your relieved. RIP John.
catherine
xx

M&M

M&M Report 9 Dec 2007 18:05

sleep in peace john now you have been found ,deepest sympathy to anne and all his family m&m

Dawnieher3headaches

Dawnieher3headaches Report 9 Dec 2007 18:10

Ann

at least you now know where he is and can mourn properly.

RIP John


d xx

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Dove,Call,Trudgett,Andrews,Fossett,Milton

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 9 Dec 2007 18:12

I concur with all that's been said - may he rest in peace and tranquility

Ann XX

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Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

LAS

LAS Report 9 Dec 2007 18:14

so sorry to hear this..

thoughts and prayers to all

love n hugs

lynn x

Jill

Jill Report 9 Dec 2007 18:16

So sorry to hear this sad news, I saw his picture in the Argus recently.

ann

ann Report 9 Dec 2007 18:30

Sorry to hear this. Annie

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Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 9 Dec 2007 18:34

I have often thought of John and looked out for him whenever I was in Sussex and searched the woodland surrounding our caravan.
I'm sad to read today's update but hope it will be of some comfort to the family to be able to grieve and mourn his loss, rather than keep wondering.
...Thinking of you all at this sad time.

R.I.P. John


Gwyn

Mandy in Wiltshire

Mandy in Wiltshire Report 9 Dec 2007 18:37

I'm so sorry to hear this news, I followed your previous thread regularly in the hope that he might have been found alive and well.

My thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time.

Mandy x

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