16/02/2026
It is with sadness to report that John Cant (Captain RFA retd) has Crossed the Bar on Sunday 8 February 2026 at the age of 93.
Our condolences to John's family. RIP
By John's family:
Independent as ever, Dad had been well until a matter of hours before he passed away. He had a fall, alone at home, and was taken by ambulance to hospital, where he received the best possible care. My younger daughter Jennie and I were by his side when his condition suddenly deteriorated and sadly he just slipped away.
As a family, we take comfort in knowing that he lived a full and wonderful life. He leaves two children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, with whom he had such fun in later years. Memories of his former friends, colleagues and his career in the RFA were never too far from his mind.
Dad’s funeral service will take place at Stirlingshire Crematorium on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 12 noon, to which all friends and family are invited. Family flowers only please, although donations, if desired, can be made in his memory to Dunblane Cathedral and The Dunblane Centre.
The funeral will be live-streamed for those unable to attend and available to view afterwards for a couple of weeks.
