Tributes have poured in for Mr John Sankey MBE, a “beloved” businessman from Mansfield, following his passing.
Your Chad is saddened to hear the news that Mr John Sankey MBE, born in 1938, has passed away.
His team in Mansfield expressed their “heartbreak” at the loss of their “beloved boss”, describing him as the “heart of the business” he founded in 1968, which he continued to grow alongside his devoted wife, Beryl.
A tribute, shared by his Albert Street team, said Mr Sankey established a business founded on “honesty, trust, and service – values that have positively impacted countless lives throughout the town”.
Speaking of Mr Sankey and his late wife Beryl, staff at John Sankey Estate Agents shared: “They are reunited once again, no doubt raising a glass of champagne and smiling down on us all.”
His ‘devoted’ team continued: “Mr Sankey was humble, kind, generous, and deeply respected.
“He wasn’t just a boss to us, he was family.
“As we navigate the coming days and weeks, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding, and most importantly, for privacy and respect for both our team and Mr Sankey’s family during this incredibly difficult time.
“We will continue to carry forward his legacy with the pride and purpose he instilled in us — always with the same ethos: honesty, trust, and commitment.
“Thank you, Mr Sankey, for everything you’ve done for us, for Mansfield, and for the generations you’ve inspired
