News came today from Jan’s daughter, Victoria Phillips, that Jan passed away on Sunday 28th June 2026.
Victoria sent this message:
“Jan Karalus passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Sunday 28th June 2026 with family by his side. Jan was born on 7th June 1939 and had recently celebrated his 87th birthday. A Land Surveyor with Fairey Surveys from 1961, he remained with the company for many years and always remembered his Fairey colleagues and projects with great fondness. Jan’s funeral has been arranged for 10:45am on Friday 17th July 2026 at Reading Crematorium, All Hallows Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 5LP. The funeral will be followed by refreshments at The Crown, Playhatch, Reading, RG4 9QN.”
Jan’s family would very much appreciate seeing Jan’s old friends and colleagues there.
