A Gentleman and a friend with a wicked sense of humour and a wonderful ability of cutting through the crap and getting things done. Oh, and possibly the best user of foul language that I've ever met. You're going to be missed John.

Thank you John. I learnt a lot from you, and you grew the service I loved and moulded me as a professional. You always had time for me, you always encouraged me, and I loved the little good news emails and office chats we shared.

As this website suggests, a 'much loved' and appreciated human being - there is no better testament. Mr John Roles exists in my memory bank as some one who listened, and took the time do so. Both special qualities. Amanda

Thank you for setting up this memorial to John. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.