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17th January 2012
Lion Michael Rumfitt MJF
Lions Club of Jersey
The Lions Club of Jersey records with great sorrow the death of Past President Lion Mike Rumfitt (79).
Lion Mike was a Charter Member in 1963 and served as President in 1978/79. Mike had also served as Zone Chairman in 1980/81. A Jurat of Jersey’s Royal Court and a Lieutenant Bailiff (Jersey’s highest honorary office), Lion Mike played a very prominent role in the Island community and was, for almost 20 years, editor of the Island’s only daily newspaper, the Jersey Evening Post and inevitably, the founder editor of The Jersey Lion magazine.
The Club’s deepest sympathy goes to his wife Dorothy, his children Ian and Ailsa and grandchildren Sebastian and Isabel.
Peter Tabb
7th December 2011
Lion Elaine Davis
Lions Club of Wimborne and Ferndown
Members regret to report the death of Lion ‘Dee’ Davis following a long illness, bravely borne.
Dee was a well respected member for 5 years and was on the Social Committee, having spent one year as its Chairman.
In spite of her illness, Dee continued to assist at club activities, including a recent event in August.
Her fellow Lions send their deep regrets to her Husband Baz and Daughter Jennifer.
Godwin Micallef
25th November 2011
Lion David Hatton MJF
Lions Club of Reading
Lion David Hatton - a member of Reading Lions for nearly 25 years - sadly passed away at the Sue Ryder Hospice on Friday 25 November 2011.
David had been a plumber and lived in Reading for all of his 68 years.
David was Reading Branch Lions President in 1997/98 and his main responsibility within the Branch was the cooking of the beefburgers at all the fund-raising events - only having to forego this involvement in recent years when his Parkinsons got a hold.
Always a true Lion through and through, David was ever more concerned with other people's requirements than his own. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Janet, and his children, stepchildren and grandchildren.
All those who knew him mourn the loss of a wonderfully warm person, and a true gentleman.
Michael Day
24th October 2011
Lion Roy Fowler MJF
Lions Club of Portsmouth
Members regret to report the death of Lion Roy Fowler MJF, a member since 1971, who served as President in the Club's Silver Jubilee Year 1980-81.
In recognition of his service to the Club and community he was honoured with a Melvin Jones Fellowship.
Roy gave his all to Club activities, supported by his wife Beryl at all times. She and the family are in our thoughts.
Ken Newnham
Secretary
23rd August 2011
Lion Alan Ketchell MJF
Lions Club of Swanwick
Members are sad to announce the passing of Lion Alan (77), a stalwart member of some thirty years.
Lion Alan, twice served his Club as President and was secretary for many years. He was honoured with a Melvin Jones Fellowship in 2007.
Lion Alan also served on cabinet as a district officer for many years and visited clubs in Canada and Australia. He was also known as a champion for the mentally handicapped and the disabled and was the driving force for our club's work for the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation.
Lion Alan will be greatly missed by all Lions in 105D and our sympathy goes to Irene and his family.
Address for cards or messages
The Funeral Service for Lion Alan will be held in St. Paul’s Church, Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton SO31 7BG on Thursday 1st September 2011 at 1:30pm.
Family flowers only.
Donation if you wish either to the MacMillan Cancer Support or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
The funeral Directors are B. Matthews, 7 Middle Road, Park Gate, Southampton SO31 7GH
Barry Woolcott
Secretary
10th August 2011
Lion Peter Homan
Lions Club of New Milton
Lion Peter (aged 72) had served many years and was very active in the club, having joined in 1999.
With connections in running the Age Concern minibuses in the town and caring for many senior citizens and organising trips, he was an ideal candidate to become a Lion.
Peter set up the Countryside Trailer Unit, taking people around the New Forest and Hampshire and looked after the Club’s minibus with pride.
Always to be relied upon, Peter was a hard worker for the community and the club over twelve years. A gentleman, well respected by his many friends. A true Lion and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Peter's wife Pam, children and grandchildren.
Martin Stone
Secretary
9th June 2011
Lion Tony Mundell
Lions Club of Reading
Reading lions are sad to report the passing of Lion Tony Mundell after a short illness.
He Joined the Club in 1988, was in turn President in 1991/92, Zone Chairman, then Region Chairman. Lion Tony was a very effective Fundraising Chairman and latterly our Press and Publicity Officer and will be sadly missed by all.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Yvonne and his family.
Peter Garlick
1st May 2011
Lion Reginald Munford
Lions Club of Gosport and Lee on Solent
Gosport & Lee on the Solent Lions are sad to report the death of Lion Reg, a member since 1989.
He was President for 2 years between 1992 and 1994.
Although unable to play an active role in recent years due to failing health he remained a loyal ambassador for the Lions.
Members extend their deepest sympathies to his family.
Carole Gratton
Secretary
30th April 2011
Lion John Howorth
Lions Club of Christchurch
With great sadness the President and members report the passing of Lion John, a member for 42 years.
John served on many committees and always took an active part in serving the community, he was President of the Club 1988 – 1989.
In his working life he was a Master Mariner, ships Captain and always attended Lions meetings all over the world.
John was a Freeman of the City of London and Chairman of “The Mission for Seamen” in Southampton. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Margaret and family.
Burial will take place at St Marks Church, Highcliffe at 2.30pm on Tuesday 17th May 2011. The family have requested no flowers.
Address for cards or messages
If you wish to make a donation to “The Mission for Seamen”, please send to:
A.V. Ridout
Funeral Directors
414 Lymington Road
Highcliffe BH23 5HE
George Jeremiah
27th April 2011
Lion Harry Ovens MJF
Lions Club of Windsor
It is with considerable sadness that the members of the Lions Club of Windsor report the death of Lion Harry. He joined Lions in 1966 and was elected President for the year 1972/3. A man of great energy and integrity. He was, until his retirement, chair of the welfare committee. No matter what hour of the day, Harry would be there serving the needs of the local community. Members send their love, affection, and sympathy to Joan and family at this sad time.
Harry Purchase
25th April 2011
Lion Iris Gough
Lions Club of Bracknell Forest
Bracknell Lions Club is sad to report the death on 25th April of the club secretary Lion Iris Gough after a long illness. Lion Iris had been a Lion for over 30 years most of it in her beloved South Africa. She joined Bracknell when she came back home to England to live near her family in August 2007. She had a wealth of stories to be told of her time as a Lion in South Africa and the major projects her club undertook at regular intervals.
Despite her mobility problems, Iris was a force to be reckoned with in fundraising or generally getting money from anyone who unwittingly headed towards her perched on her mobility scooter when she was in full salesman mode. Iris had been destined to be managing the tombola stall at the District Convention in Windsor this year but she had to pull out because of her continued ill health.
A truly caring Lion who will be greatly missed
Mike Hendy
24th April 2011
Lion Marion Williams
Lions Club of Burnham
The members regret to announce that Lion Marion, Charter Member, has lost her battle with Lymphoma.
She was an active member to the end organising our first Deaf Awareness event this year.
She will be sorely missed and our sympathies go out to her daughter Alison and son Tim.
Peter Garlick
6th April 2011
Lion Geoff Saunders
Lions Club of Swanage
Members report with very great sadness the death of Lion Geoff a Member since 1970.
He served as President in 1990-91,2001-02 and was the Club's Welfare Chairman for many years.
Lion Geoff was a most enthusiastic Club Member who was very involved in all the fundraising and social events organised by the Club and will be greatly missed as a Lion, a friend and all those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Our deepest sympathies are extended to all members of Lion Geoff's family.
Michael Joyner
Secretary
19th March 2011
Lion David White
Lions Club of Goring, Woodcote and District
I sadly have to report a third death in our Club this Lionistic year, that of Lion David White.
He died on Saturday morning 19 march. It was quite sudden. He had a minor car accident on the way to a Lions fundraising event three weeks before, only to be subsequently diagnosed with two inoperable brain tumours.
He leaves a wife Susan, children and grandchildren.
Sally Bergmann
Club Almoner
19th February 2011
Lion Carlo Policella
Lions Club of Weymouth and Portland
It is with great sorrow that we report the death of the club's last active Charter Member Lion Carlo Policella.
In his Presidential year 1979-80 he brought the swimarathon to the club, an action of which he was very proud. He has spent the last years of his life with his family in Italy but has always kept a very close watch on his club.
Lion Carlo will be greatly missed by all who knew him and our sympathy goes to his wife Velia and son Ben and their family. RIPOSA IN PACE (Rest in Peace).
6th February 2011
Lion Mike Johnson
Lions Club of Petersfield
Petersfield Lions sadly report the death of Lion Mike Johnson (80) on the 6th of February after a long illness.
He had been with the Club for 12 years and previously with Reigate and Redhill Lions from 1990.
Mike was a stalwart of the club working hard on fund raising, and was President in 2003-2004.
His speciality was the sale of second hand sun glasses and cases.
John Sheeley
