John D. MAIN

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John D.
MHort, (RHS) FCIHORT, DHE, SHM
(Elstead, Godalming, Surrey)
Passed away peacefully, on February 26, 2024, aged 83 years at The Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford. Much loved by wife Marisa, sons Iain and Graeme and their wives Tracy and Mandy, grandchildren David, Christopher, Charlotte and Joshua and great-grandchildren Amelia and Harry.
The funeral service, to which all are welcome, will be held at Guildford Crematorium, on Thursday, April 4, at 2.15 pm. No flowers please, but donations in his memory to Perennial would be greatly appreciated.

John had a lifelong interest in horticulture, beginning with a short time at Carlisle Parks Department, followed as a student at Askham Bryan, York, then as a student at The Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. He remained in the Garden as a foreman in the Alpine Department until 1975, moving to the Northern Horticulture Society at Harlow Carr, Harrogate until 1980.
He moved then to become Curator of the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley until 1988 when he returned to the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh as Director of Horticulture until he retired in 2000. Was a great friend and colleague to many and will be much missed by those whose lives were touched by him.