John Clothier sadly passed away – funeral 2 March

February 11, 2020

Former trauma and orthopaedic consultant, John Clothier – who devoted 26 years of his life to the trust – sadly passed away suddenly last month.

Nicknamed JC, he joined us in 1983 and although he retired in 2009, continued to involve himself with local health care services right up until last year.

Married with two grown up sons and five grandchildren, he collapsed at home with wife Sue and died at Sandwell A&E on Friday January 17, aged 75.

A committed, energetic and dedicated doctor, JC was also passionate about training doctors and nurses, regularly sponsoring and arranging their professional development. He mentored and trained many current T&O consultants.

Having studied first at Oxford University, then in London hospitals, he had no knowledge or experience of the Black Country when he started the job – and quickly fell in love with the place and its people, choosing to live in West Bromwich and regularly enjoying socialising with colleagues after work. He was particularly known for his jovial nature, his booming laugh often announcing his arrival long before he appeared.

Wishing to reflect his absolute belief in the importance of education, his family is setting up a trust for an annual award in T&O to recognise the best practices in training, research and development among the whole staff groups.

His funeral will be on Monday March 2nd at 2.30pm at Sandwell Crematorium.

All are warmly welcome, and please do spread the word to former colleagues who may not receive the news.