John was a familiar face at Stockport Rugby Club, where he had made a significant impact on the U15 rugby team as a dedicated and unassuming coach.

John had a special talent for helping children build their fitness and confidence, always offering gentle encouragement and support to his players. He was a mentor and role model to the young players he helped coach, and his contributions to the team will always be remembered.

John's life was marked by a deep commitment to serving his country, having spent time in both the Royal Air Force and the civil aviation industry. Despite the demands of his career, John remained dedicated to his coaching duties, always eager to support his fellow coaches and his team whenever he could.

John's passing is a great loss to the Stockport rugby community, and he will be dearly missed by the boys he coached, his fellow coaches, and parents on the side-lines. Our thoughts and love are with Kayla, Niall, Niamh and Aoife, and all those who were fortunate enough to have known John. His memory will always be cherished, and his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched.

Yesterday’s matches between our three teams and Bowdon, Eccles and Liverpool St Helens were solemn occasions as we took a moment to remember and honour the life of John Orme, a beloved coach and friend. The coaching staff made the decision to mark the occasion with a minute of silence before the games, as a way of paying tribute to John's contributions to the U15 rugby team and his unwavering dedication to the sport. It was an opportunity for all those who knew John to come together and remember the impact he had on our little rugby community.