Arrangements for the Funeral of John Carey
Waseley Hills Crematorium
Wednesday 23rd August 2023, 1pm
John’s family and friends are invited to attend a ceremony at Waseley Hills crematorium on the 23rd August at 1pm to say goodbye to him.
A live webcast of the service will also be available for those people who are unable to attend. To access the webcast follow the link below to the Obitus Website.
Username: lofu1206
Password: 746503
You can log in to the Obitus Website at any time to view a test connection (and we strongly recommend you do this) but you’ll only be able to view the Live Webcast between approx 1pm and 2pm on Wednesday 23rd August 2023. It may take a few days after the ceremony for the video to be available.
You are warmly invited for refreshments after the service at the family home in Moseley. It will be lovely to see you.
Family flowers only please. If you would like to make a donation in John’s memory, please consider the Alzheimer’s Society.
You will find details for the crematorium, dresscode, and information regarding making a donation in John’s memory in the tabs below.
A memorial service at St Mary’s Church in Moseley will be taking place in the Autumn.
Messages / Comments
John’s family welcome any tributes, words of remembrance and stories about him so do feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this webpage. (Please note comments are moderated so do not go live immediately)
Dresscode
Wearing black is not necessary at John’s funeral – his family would like you to come in whatever feels comfortable.
Waseley Hills Crematorium & Map
Address: New Inns Ln, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9TS A map can be found by clicking the link below.
Donation / Flowers
Family flowers only please.
If you would like to make a donation in John’s memory his family are asking you to consider the Alzheimer’s Society.
You can donate via the link below and there will also be a collection on the day of the funeral.
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I remember when John arrived with the old organ , in the dead of night after a journey up Osborne Road on its old squeaky castors. I believe it is still working.
He swapped it for an half an ounce for f tobacco apparently!
Years ago when I was reasonably new to the Carey family, I was not aware that my brother in law John did not greet other members of the family with a hug.
One weekend when we were all up at The bungalow in Tarset John, Cathy and family arrived. I approached John and hugged him, he did hug me back. So when his mother witnessed this she also dived in for a hug from John. This was a standing joke for quite a while.
I fondly remember playing cricket in the old railway cutting and rolling decorated hard boiled eggs down the hill (supplied by Gran Carey) at Easter in Tarset with Uncle John. He loved the outdoors and went climbing and canoeing when he visited Northumberland. I loved trying to play all the musical instruments in the front room at his home in Birmingham when I visited as a child. He would often play the piano whenever I saw him and I really enjoyed his company.
Thinking of you all on this special day. Hopefully I’ll be able to tune in from Brisbane, Australia later❤️
That’s such a lovely memory which I very much share
I have some wonderful memories of battling through piano duets with John and scaling mountains with him and invariably getting lost, which made us appreciate the drink and crisps even more when we all finally made it back to a pub.
I too share Scott’s memories of John. More recently, well 21 years ago John was on hand with his media skills. Catherine and I announced our we were getting married and John said he would happily video our special day along with Douglas. He then edited and produced the video to a very high standard which, we are forever grateful. Watching it back you can hear John’s strong singing voice which is so lovely to hear x
I have many happy memories of singing with John. Such a wonderful gentle soul and so knowledgeable about lots of things. I treasure his memory. Xx
Bill and I met John and Cathie in Newcastle after we were first married. Bill and John played first mens’ doubles pair in the University badminton team. When they went to away matches, John’s baggage consisted of his whites, racquets and a toothbrush stuck in his top pocket!
I remember too a few visits to Tarset, such a beautiful area, and an anniversary party with all the children and grandchildren on their various instruments graded in size playing music composed by the Organ Scholar at Cambridge, Robert, if I have that right, where we lived at that time.