John Percival Bricknell

John Percival Bricknell, a British national and long-time resident of Rochester, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on June 14th, 2025, at 88 years of age. John is survived by his wife Jean, with whom he was lovingly married for 68 years, two sons, Andrew and Michael (Andrea) Bricknell, and four grandchildren, Derek, Kyle (Katie), Lukas, and Melina Bricknell. He leaves behind many surviving nieces and nephews in England and Australia including Ed (Sybil) Milligan, Charlie (Trish) Milligan, Lizzie Milligan, Mary Ann (Paul) Renard, Suzanne (Kim) Sproat, Peter Bricknell, Vicky Guckian, Anne Oliver, Richard Bricknell, Jane (Bryan) Lynn, Sarah Freundlich, Julie (Murray) Scott, Patsy (Paul) Dutton.

John was born to Una and Edward Bricknell in Bristol, England on August 28th, 1936, the youngest of five siblings. His mother was a nurse, and his father served in the British Royal Army. John married Jean Brooking in Reading, England on August 31st,1957, and he rode away on a motorbike with her in the sidecar. John and Jean had their sons in England before immigrating to Garden City, Michigan, USA in 1965. John was employed as a toolmaker and engineer for Ford Motor Company for 28 years before happily retiring to golf and travel. John could often be found singing the low notes at the Mission Church in Shelby Twp on Sundays or at the golf course with friends on Fridays. He was devoted to his family and very proud of his children and grand-children's accomplishments.

A celebration of life memorial will be held between 12:00-4:00pm on July 13th, 2025, at the Rochester Community House, Shelton Room, in Rochester, Michigan, USA. Join family and friends in an open house to pay your respects, share a laugh, and toast to our beloved John.

"A man tells so many stories that he becomes the stories. They live on after him, and in that way he becomes immortal."

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to The Mission Church, 52767 Shelby Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316.