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10th December 2014
Lion Gerry Vincent
Lions Club of Poole
I'm very sorry to have to let you know that Lion Gerry Vincent passed away on the 10th of December.
Lion Gerry was a Past President of the Lions Club of Poole and a Melvin Jones Fellow. He had been in hospital for a few days after a massive heart attack last weekend and never regained consciousness.
Lion Gerry's daughter, Anne, moved back to the Poole area a few years ago to be with him, and she was at his bedside when he died.
His funeral will take place at Poole Crematorium, Gravel Hill, Broadstone, Poole BH17 9BQ at 1:00pm on Monday the 29th of December. His daughter has requested Family Flowers only with donations, if desired to Julia's House.
Robert Maguire
Secretary
4th December 2014
Lion Ted Carter
Lions Club of Pangbourne, Theale and District
Our beloved member, Past President Lion Ted passed away today aged 88 years. Ted joined the Lions in 1974.
Ted was a member of the Cabinet and is best remembered for his work with TACADE [Teachers Advisory Centre for Alcohol and Drug Education] a Lions Programme to provide education packages for teachers in schools at all levels.
Ted's funeral will be on Wednesday 17th of December at 10:45am at St Peter Caversham, The Warren, Caversham RG4 7AQ.
Mike Wilson
7th November 2014
Lion Pat Turner
Lions Club of Bournemouth and Christchurch
Lion Pat was a great Lion who had been a member of Harrogate Lions Club for many years and when he retired to Bournemouth became a Bournemouth Lion.
He was a very active member and was particularly interested in the role of Welfare Chairman, which he held for a number of years.
Lion Pat contracted Alzheimers approx. 3 years ago which forced him to have to resign from the Club, but he was very upset at having to do so.
Our deepest sympathy to Pat's wife Margaret.
Funeral details:
1:45pm Tuesday 18th November at Bournemouth Crematorium, Strouden Avenue, Bournemouth BH8 9HX
Jeff Byers
Secretary
24th October 2014
Lion Ken Lee
Lions Club of Southbourne and Boscombe
Southbourne and Boscombe Lions Club regrets to announce the passing to higher service of one of our members, Ken Lee.
The funeral details are as follows:
Friday 14th November 11:00am at Bournemouth Crematorium, Strouden Avenue BH8 9HX followed by a service at the Church of the Holy Epiphany, Castle Lane West BH9 3JT at around 12:00pm. Refreshments will be available at 12:45pm Moose International Hall, 119 Malmesbury Park Road, Bournemouth BH8 8PS
No flowers please but donations will be collected on behalf of various Charities including the Lions.
Terry Jones
Secretary
19th October 2014
Lion Jim Windley
Lions Club of Maidenhead
With great sadness we report the death of Lion Jim. He was a loyal and enthusiastic member since 1975 and held the position of Club Treasurer on several occasions in the 1980’s. He was an active Lion until a few years ago when he had to move into a Nursing Home. Our thoughts are with his daughter and son and their respective families.
Brenda Butler
Secretary
13th October 2014
Lion Peter Barker
Lions Club of Portsmouth
Please note the sad news of Peter’s passing to higher service at home this morning.
Peter's son Steve and his Daughter Lion Sally Barker (Club President) are supporting his Mother, Janet.
Obviously at this time there is no other information however the Almoner will be advised in due course of funeral arrangements.
FURTHER NOTE
Lion Peter Barker’s funeral was held yesterday and there was a church full of his friends and family. Peter was aged 77 and had been in poor health for some months. He was also a member of the Pituitary Gland Association being a sufferer for over 20 years . This never stopped him caring for the community. One of his last acts, a few weeks before he died, was to thank the nurses in the hospital by presenting a basket of sweets and fruit as a 'thank you'! ............ ‘Others before himself’ was his way of living his life .
Peter's wife Janet wishes to thank all those lions who sent condolences.
FINAL TRIBUTE
Peter Barker joined Portsmouth Lions in 1994. Peter was passionate about Lions and Lions gave him the tools to help others. All those who knew him found him to be caring and compassionate and he found his true role on the welfare committee.
Peter was equally at home fundraising and procuring raffle prizes, he attended events with his winning smile and easy manner. As a family man Peter understood that the same glue which hold families together also holds the family of lions together, social occasions were so important to him and he enjoyed Charters and Conventions, especially ‘Red and White on the Isle of Wight’ in his presidential year.
One of his greatest achievements, together with Pat Nixon from Cosham Lions, was the formation of the Pride of St Edmunds Leo Club – how he enjoyed the company of young people and he was able to speak to them as if they were his own children. They, in turn looked upon him as a kindly uncle who took them to places such as Paultons Park. The coach trip to Paultons enabled him to help the young carers and other families who would not otherwise have been able to afford the entrance fee.
Peter had a natural warmth as anyone who knew him will uphold, he was equally at home talking to Lord Mayors (or even District Governors) as well as the hundreds of people from all walks of life, whom he persuaded to take home a Message in a Bottle container for their fridge, again another passion of his.
We, the members of Portsmouth Lions club have our own happy memories of Peter. Peter loved life and anyone who ever met him loved Peter. We will miss Peter, his loyalty, his enthusiasm, his smile. We will all miss a good friend, a lovely man.
And finally... Peter had a little book of Graces and this is one to remember:-
"May we not be like porridge cold and stodgy, but like Cornflakes, Crisp and Ready to Serve!"
John Apps
pp Secretary
30th September 2014
Lion Stan Boon
Lions Club of IOW Ventnor
Sorry no details
30th April 2014
Lion Syd Perry
Lions Club of Yateley and District
The Lions Club of Yateley & District is very sad to advise that Lion Syd Perry (MJF) died on 30th April aged 92 following a short time in hospital.
Syd was a charter member of Yateley Lions being President in 1983/84 and again in 1993/94. He held many other posts in our club including treasurer.
Until just recently he was a very active member involved in fund raising, welfare and regularly attending club and committee meetings.
Syd was a "true gentleman" making a positive influence on the members of our club, past and present. He will be sadly missed by both our club and the local community.
Our sympathy goes to his children John, Debra & Sue and their families, also his sister Dot.
Syd`s funeral will be held at St Mary`s Church, Church Road, Eversley, Hampshire, RG27 0PX at 11:00am on Tuesday 13th May and afterwards at The Ely Hotel, London Road (A30), Yateley, Hampshire, GU17 9LJ.
Address for cards or messages
Flowers or donations to Cancer Research may be sent to George Parker & Sons, Funeral Directors, White Lodge Court, Reading Road, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7RX.
Dave Myland
Secretary
28th April 2014
Lion Richard Gillam
Lions Club of Blackmore Vale
Passed away peacefully on April 28th 2014 at his home in Sturminster Newton. Richard Ivor aged 83 years. Private cremation.
Thanksgiving to be held at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DB on Friday 9th May at 12 noon. No black please. No flowers please.
Address for cards or messages
Donations if desired for Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Colorectal & Stoma Care Dept) or Marie Curie Care c/o:
Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 ORB
Tel: 01963 362570
Geoff Nash
Club Almoner
