Heather and family, my deepest condolences to you all. John was a fine man and someone I was proud to know who went out of his way for others. We will all miss you, John. R.I.P. my friend.
That's correct, the proof is below, circa 1980-ish. John is in the tracksuit far right back row.
If my memory is reliable, his son Richard is centre of front row.