John was born Joshua Rosdensky but changed his name by deed poll to John Rose date unknown.
He went to Deal Street school from 5 to 11. He passed his 11+ and went to JFS. He really enjoyed studying maths and even went to the public library to get out books on mathematics. He was forced to leave school at the age of 15 as his father was very ill and he was needed to bring in extra money into the house.
He first worked as a furrier for Julie burns' mother but he did not like it. He then got a job in a solicitors office in the city. He walked there and back in order to save a penny bus fare. He loved the city and knew it inside out. Nanny used to put hot baked potatoes in his pockets to keep him warm but he felt embarrased because colleagues in the office could smell them and he asked her not to do it anymore!
Later he got a job with De Havilland and stayed working in the aircraft industry for the rest of his working life.
He loved walking with Maurie Coburn.
Took an A level in accounts
interested in astronomy
Loved buying and selling shares
Latterly he joined a choir and enjoyed singing.
He died from a heart attack after Yom Kippur at his daughter's house after breaking the fast.
Annie Loss 1883-1962