I hadn't seen Jon for over 20 years, but was very upset to hear the news of his death. I was vaguely aware he'd become a very successful scientist, but reading these tributes it's clear he was a leader in his field, and much loved by colleagues around the world. I knew him through his sister when we were all at school in Hull - and later at Oxford. He played the bass in a local band The London Boys - Stax/Motown covers and their own songs in a similar style. You can find one of their songs on Youtube if you look hard enough. Jon was a sharp dresser, one of the few guys able to make white jeans look cool. In fact he was a cool guy all round - very clever, funny and kind. His death is a great tragedy.
Jon Driver died suddenly on 28th November 2011. Jon was a wonderful individual; a loving son, husband, father and brother; and an irreplaceable friend and colleague.
This is a place for everyone who knew Jon to share our memories of him and through this to help celebrate his life.
If you would like to add a description of your memories of Jon to this blog please contact g.rees@ucl.ac.uk with the text you would like posted. We welcome any contribution, from short snippets to longer pieces. Please bear in mind this is a place to remember Jon and to help celebrate his life.
As well as this blog, there is also a photograph album to which friends and colleagues are most welcome to contribute. If you would like to add one or more pictures please email it/them to g.rees@ucl.ac.uk
