John Johnson

Some very sad news to share with you all. We’ve just heard that John Johnson, long time plot holder on Clothall Road site, sadly died on 16th December. John was a good and meticulous gardener – straight rows were important and weeds not welcome! He was also the winner of Best Kept Allotment Competition in 2019. You can see his plot in the picture below. As the years passed John was helped by his daughters and Lesley became his co-worker taking over the plot just three months ago when John was hospitalised. I know John will be really missed, not only by daughters Lesley and Tracy to whom we express our condolences, but also his fellow plot holders who worked alongside him for many years.

BALGA Best plot 2019

John Gray

It is with great sadness we report the death of John Gray on 13 March, aged 90. Baldock born and bred John was involved in several community activities, not least our association for over 40 years as a plotholder throughout that time at North Road site and serving on the rota at the Members’ Shop. John’s wife Pat, with much support from him, has been greatly involved in Baldock Horticultural Society as a Chair and Show Secretary. Pat remains an Associate Member of BALGA.

Flowers sent to John Gray’s family from BALGA

John’s funeral was at towns St Mary’s church on 9 April and with only family flowers requested, the family have invited donations in his memory, to be divided between the Alzheimer’s Society and our association, such was his affection for it. A card and flowers on behalf of BALGA have been delivered to Pat in recognition of all that John did for us.

Mick Camp (Chairman)