10/04/2025
https://www.laundryandcleaningnews.com/news/obituary-john-laithwaite-founder-of-jla-11090324/?cf-view
"According to celebrant Bazz Robson who officiated at John’s remembrance: “Even though John never switched off from work – the sight of his green briefcase glued to his lap, will endure for a lifetime – he certainly knew when to let his hair down and have a laugh. He was cheeky, loved golf – creating the infamous ‘beer hole’. He loved the music of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and his hero Eddie Cochran, was also an incredibly keen lover and collector of art and sculptures … and knew a thing or two about food and wine.”
UK John Laithwaite, founder of JLA, sadly passed away on 11 March aged 79. Born on 26 June 1944, he spent his youth in Alkrington, Manchester, with parents Ada and Glen and elder sister Norma. From a young age John was ambitious, driven, adventurous and had an overwhelming desire to travel. He start...