This site is a tribute to John Leon Gilbart 'Johnny', beloved son of the late Jack and Vivienne and brother of the late William Stephen ‘Benji’.

It saddens the friends of Johnny to announce his death on Friday 28 April 2017.  Johnny passed away peacefully in his sleep in the University Hospital Wales, after a short illness borne with great courage.

The friends of Johnny would like to express their sincere gratitude to hospital staff for the wonderful care and consideration shown to Johnny.

It was Johnny’s express wish that he be cremated and that there be no funeral service. His cremation will take place at Cardiff and Glamorgan Memorial Park and Crematorium, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 9PX, at four o’clock on Friday 12 May 2017.

There will be an opportunity for friends to celebrate Johnny’s life at Cottrell Park Golf Resort, Cardiff, CF5 6SJ, at three o’clock on Friday 19 May 2017 and also at The Sloane Club, London, SW1W 8BS, at three o’clock on Friday 9 June 2017.