We are saddened to inform you of the passing of John Branch on the 29th November 2025.

John died at home from a heart attack.

Vicky, Bims, Kit and John Jr would like to thank everyone for their kind messages of support in recent days.

The family all know John was highly regarded, immensely well liked, and will be sorely missed.

John’s funeral will be held at Basildon Crematorium on the 22nd December 2025 at 2:30pm, followed by a celebration of his life at Southend Rugby Club. John’s family wish to extend an invitation to all of John’s friends to attend both the crematorium service and the wake afterwards, to join us in celebrating John’s life.