In Memoriam
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21st April 2013
Grant Turner
Winchester Lions Club
My father Grant Turner was a life-long member of the Winchester Lions Club (now closed).
He raised money by putting on his famous Variety shows at the Winchester Guildhall.
Sadly, at the age of 85, he passed away on Sunday 21st of April 2013. Lions meant the world to him.
Thank you, Yours Sincerely, his daughter, Linsey.
Linsey Macdougall
Daughter
17th April 2013
John Johnson
Jersey Lions Club
The Lions Club of Jersey records with regret the death of Past President Lion John (Johnnie) Johnson.
Lion Johnnie joined the Lions Club of Jersey in 1964 and became President in 1974/75. He held most Club offices and for many years was honorary treasurer of the Trustees of Maison des Landes Hotel for people with disabilities, a major Jersey Lions Club project since the mid-1960s.
A robust debater, Lion Johnnie held strong views and was never fearful of expressing them and his contribution and the value of his long experience will be greatly missed.
The Club’s deepest sympathy goes to his wife Jacqui, children Michael and Sarah and their families.
The funeral takes place at Gouray Church, Gorey, Jersey at 1:15 pm Thursday 25 April.
Peter Tabb
8th April 2013
Marion Swayne
Meon Valley Lions Club
Marion joined our club in October 1999, having previously been a member of a Lions Club in Australia.
Marion was an active and respected member of the club, bringing her experience to bear in fundraising and welfare matters. Despite recent ill-health, she retained a close interest and continued to raise funds for the Meon Valley Lions Supporters Club.
She will be sadly missed and our deepest sympathy go to her family and partner Gerald.
Ian Adams
Publicity Officer
5th April 2013
Vivian Morris
Henley on Thames Lions Club
Members are very sad to report the passing of Lion Vivian Morris MJF, our last surviving charter member.
Lion Vivian was among the group who founded our club in 1971 and was a staunch worker and supporter of all of the club's activities until he had to withdraw due to his struggle with Parkinson's disease.
He remained a Privileged Lion until the day of his passing. He was twice club president including taking on the office during our 25th year.
He joins his wife Heulwen in higher service and our thoughts and prayers are with his son Antony, his daughter Nicola and their families.
Address for cards or messages
Family cremation at Reading Crematorium on Thursday, 18 April 2013 at 12:00pm followed by a memorial service at Christ Church, 46 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG, at 1:00pm.
No flowers. Donations to: Henley Lions Club c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG
Dave Murray
Secretary
3rd April 2013
Alan Brown
Newbury Lions Club
Members are deeply saddened by the loss of Lion Alan Brown MJF, the sole remaining Charter Member of the Club.
Alan will always be remembered as a much valued Lion who provided support and advice to both the new and the more experienced Lions. His words of wisdom, coupled with an extensive knowledge of the town and the early days of Lionism within the area, will be sorely missed.
Alan's funeral will take place on Tuesday 16th April at 12 noon at the West Berkshire Crematorium in Thatcham RG19 4LD
David Merchant
DG Elect
7th March 2013
Malcolm Alderson
Bridport Lions Club
Bridport Lions are sad to announce the passing of Lion Malcolm who died in his sleep.
He had been a Lion for nearly nine years. He will be missed by the Club and his brother, sister-in-law and niece.
Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Cathy Layflurrie
Secretary
25th February 2013
Chris Micallef
Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club
Members are sad to report the passing to Higher Service of Lion Chris after a long illness.
Joining us from Bournemouth Club in early 2011, Chris soon became a well loved and popular member serving on both the Welfare Committee and as the club’s Tail Twister and will be much missed.
Chris had a love of photography and her skills with her camera were an asset to both the Club and District.
Our thoughts are with her family at this very sad time.
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The Funeral will be on Thursday 7th March 2013 at 2:15pm at St. Mary The Virgin in West Moors, Dorset BH22 0JF. This will be followed by a Burial at West Moors Cemetery and afterwards there will be a reception at the St. Leonards Hotel, Ringwood BH24 2NP.
Family Flowers only please.
Donations can be made to Cancer Research UK, via the undertakers:-
Wayflynn Funeral Services, 16 Victoria Road, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9HZ Tel : 01202 861861
Derick Smith
Secretary
18th February 2013
Doreen Norton
Crofton Lions Club
As a Club, and as individual members, we will miss you enormously Doreen.
You were a very active member of Fareham Lions and Crofton Lions, holding many roles within Lionism including President, Vice President, Secretary and Zone Chair. You also thoroughly enjoyed being Sergeant at Arms and brought much joy and laughter along with this role.
You contributed to community life in many other ways, particularly for many years as a volunteer classroom assistant in one of our village schools.
You were ever cheerful, helpful and considerate, both as friend and fellow Lion, and this showed in your initial role as Almoner within our Club.
We realise how with great fortitude and courage you battled with more than one illness in recent years. You will be sorely missed by all members along with many within our wider community.
Lion Doreen passed away peacefully on Monday evening, the 18th February 2013, at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth having lost her fight with Cancer.
A service will be held at Holy Rood Church, Gosport Road, Stubbington PO14 2AS at 12:15pm on Wednesday 27th February and will be followed immediately by a Reception at “The Crofton”, Crofton Lane, Hill Head, Fareham PO14 3QF.
There will be a private committal ceremony at the Portchester Crematorium. Family flowers.
Address for cards or messages
Donations to Cancer Research and any messages may be left at:
http://donateinmemory.cancerresearchuk.org/0003704
Frances Bond
Secretary
2nd February 2013
David Armsdon
Pangbourne, Theale and District Lions Club
David was a Lion for over 30 years and was President on more than one occasion.
Part of Dave`s working life was spent with THRIVE www.thrive.org.uk where he worked locally to use gardening as a social and therapeutic aid to help people under disability - this was one of the loves of his life.
Mike Wilson
1st February 2013
Colin McCoy
Waterlooville Lions Club
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22nd January 2013
John Price
Havant Lions Club
Havant Lions Club members are sad to announce the passing of Lion John after a short illness.
John was a committed Lion who served as Lion President and was active on the Welfare committee for many years.
He will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with his wife Linda and family.
Keith Wright
Secretary
13th January 2013
Charles Slater
Goring, Woodcote and District Lions Club
Very sad to report that one of our Lion members has died.
Lion Charles Slater died on the evening of Sunday 13th January, just after his 80th birthday.
Lion Charles joined Lions Clubs International in April 1999 and was our President in the Lion year 2004/05
Lion Charles' funeral is being held on Monday 4th February at St John the Baptist Church, Whitchurch Hill.
1st January 2013
Phillip Allchurch
Woodley and Earley Lions Club
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31st December 2012
Roland Wiseman
Windsor Lions Club
It is with great sadness that the Lions Club of Windsor report the death of an Honorary member.
Roland was deputy Ranger of the Windsor Great Park, and enabled the club to stage the annual cross country horse ride, one of the largest fundraising events in the history of the club.
Our deepest sympathy to his family.
Harry Purchase
20th November 2012
Christopher Sheehan
Jersey Lions Club
The Lions Club of Jersey records with regret the death of Past President Lion Christopher Sheehan.
Lion Christopher was President in 1982/83. Always a very active member until his illness rendered him virtually bedridden for many months, his colleagues were delighted to see him at the September dinner meeting when he was very much his usual cheerful self. He will be sadly missed.
The Club’s deepest sympathy goes to his wife Jillian, children Michael, Jonathan (Paddy) and Sarah and their families.
Eric Bertrand
Secretary
4th November 2012
Martin Crowley
Eastleigh Lions Club
Members are very shocked and saddened to report the sudden death of Lion Martin. He was a much respected and valued member, and over his 37 years of club membership he participated in many activities, especially fundraising, and recently the collection of spectacles for SpecTrek.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Nella, his family, and his many friends. His cryptic questions at meetings will be sorely missed.
Chris Shehan
Secretary
2nd November 2012
Leonard Rawlings
Wokingham Lions Club
Wokingham Lions Club has very sadly lost one of its most long serving and industrious members.
Len has been a very active member of Wokingham Lions Club for 31 years and will be best remembered for such structures as the Amazing Human Fruit Machine which entertained so many people at the Donkey Derby and later the May Fayre. It was Len who was responsible for the stall which appears every Christmas outside the supermarkets asking people to buy an extra can of something special to eat to make up food parcels for the Lions to take to the needy of Wokingham.
Len was also interested in supporting the young in the area; to encourage them to better understand the world with the Peace Poster (an annual invitation for young people to paint a poster depicting peace in the world), with youth exchange of young people from other countries to visit similar young people here and many other enterprising ventures to encourage young people to communicate with each other.
Len has always been an essential member of the Club, not least, because it is he who wrote the beautiful presentation cheques which appear so often in the local press when donations are made. Len took on the task of writing our signs and notices for all events and was a strong member of the Lions Community Services Committee where he showed compassion and understanding for people who need help. Len has taken disabled people on holiday, has helped by transporting housebound people to other activities and is the organiser of the Starmaker Theatre evening when people who otherwise do not get out , are given an opportunity of seeing live theatre.
Len served the club as President in 1993/94 and has held other offices which enable the club to help those in need. He was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest award available to Lions, in 2010. He has been aptly described as Mr Reliable.
Len was awarded the Wokingham Civic Award earlier this year for his services to the community of Wokingham and is survived by his widow, Eleanor, two daughters, a son and two grandchildren in Canada and four grandchildren in England.
The people of Wokingham and district will miss this amazingly compassionate and helpful man.
Debbie Slay
Secretary
24th October 2012
David Oxford
Portsmouth Lions Club
With great sadness, members of Portsmouth Lions Club report the death of Lion David.
He held the post of President in 2001 - 2002. He took on the role of Membership Chairman & participated in club activities.
Portsmouth Lions are honoured to have known him as a colleague and friend.
Condolences go to his son Steve.
Ken Newnham
Secretary
10th October 2012
Keith Bray
Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Woolmer Forest Lions Club are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Lion Keith Bray, a well respected and much valued member of the club. Keith had a devilish wit and a great sense of humour, and supported by his wife Lesley, he was always willing to help with Club activities whenever he could, no matter what the weather conditions!
He took pride in knowing his wines and very much enjoyed listening to classical music. Past Club posts included that of Treasurer and President. Keith will be greatly missed by Club members who have had the honour and privilege to have known him as a colleague and friend. The thoughts and sympathy of his fellow Lions go out to wife Lesley and family.
Flo Woods
Secretary
29th September 2012
Don Crabtree
Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club
Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club regret to announce the death of Lion Don after a long illness bravely borne.
A Lion of 12 years standing, Don chaired our Youth Committee and his commitment and dedicated work with the Young Ambassador scheme, local schools and youth groups produced rich rewards for both club and Lions and he leaves a lasting legacy.
Don also served on the District 105D Cabinet for a number of years, again covering Youth activities.
This commitment was recently rewarded when Don was honoured with the presentation of a well deserved Bert Mason Humanitarian Award.
Don will be greatly missed and our sympathies go to Pauline and the family.
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Don's funeral will take place on 10th October at 10:30am, at Crowe Hill Methodist Church, Barrack Lane BH24 3DQ, followed by his cremation at Bournemouth Crematorium, Strouden Avenue, Bournemouth BH8 9HX at 12 noon.
After the cremation we would ask you to join Pauline in celebrating Don’s life and achievements at the Original White Hart, Market Place, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1AW from 1pm where food will be provided. (Parking at the rear of the Inn or Ringwood main car park)
Don requested no flowers at the church - instead any donations in memory of Don may be given to Stars Appeal. Please ask them to pass the donation to the “Pembroke Unit Fund” on Don’s behalf: http://www.starsappeal.org/how-to-help/donate or call: 01722 429005.
Derick Smith
Secretary
1st August 2012
Anthony Mills MBE Sqdn. Ldr. (Retd.)
Havant Lions Club
The members of Havant Lions Club greatly miss the humour and energy, which characterised Lion Tony in pursuit of our aims.
Apart from his more normal R.A.F. duties, Tony took advantage of 42 years In the service to indulge his taste for adventure, taking part in the Whitbread Round the World Race, qualifying as an Ocean Yachtmaster Examiner and introducing many servicemen to life under sail.
Tony continued to exercise his considerable organisational skills throughout his time with our club. Even when his degenerative illness impaired his speech and movement Tony initiated and organised our annual Solent Singalong Charity Cruise.
Our thoughts are with Hazel, Tony’s wife, and family.
Peter Garlick
24th July 2012
May Barham
Crofton Lions Club
It is with great sadness that we report the death on Tuesday 24th July 2012 of Lion May Barham. May had been the leader of one of the local Woodcraft Folk Childrens Groups looking after 6 to 9 year olds. She remained involved in that activity from 1968 until 1990. Then at age 80 she became one of the founding members of the Crofton Lions Club. In 2007 she received an International Humanitarian Award from Mahendra Amarasuriya of Colombo, Sri Lanka, who was the President of the International Association of Lions Clubs during that year.
Soon after that event, when she was no longer able to live independently, she moved into a Nursing Home near her son David in Leeds. David, his wife Julie, and their three children were then able to see her every day.
Stubbington remained her true home, and she will return here to be buried beside her husband, Tom, in the cemetery at Crofton Old Church. May's funeral will take place on Tuesday 14th August 2012 at 1:30pm.
Reg Norton
20th July 2012
John Taylor
Havant Lions Club
Members are very sad to report the death of Lion John, a Past President of the Club, after a brave battle with illness. He was a valued member of the club serving as Lion Tamer for many years ensuring all functions went off without a hitch. He had a great sense of humour and was very active with all our fundraising efforts. He will be greatly missed by club members. Our deep sympathy goes to his wife Valerie and daughter Caroline and the rest of his family.
Mike Tudor
31st May 2012
Don Chadwick
Christchurch Lions Club
Lions Club of Christchurch sadly announce the death of Lion Don, a member since 1973.
Don was a valuable and well respected member, an important part of the backbone of the club. Never one to push himself forward, but always there, ready to give an opinion when asked and to put his shoulder to the wheel to help at any and all club activities. His dry humour, pithy comments and gentle smile will be sadly missed in the club.
Don died after a battle with cancer, but retained his smile and sparkle to the end.
Our sympathies and thoughts are with his wife Jean and his family.
Barrie Kenyon
Secretary
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Grant Turner - Winchester Lions Club
John Johnson - Jersey Lions Club
Marion Swayne - Meon Valley Lions Club
Vivian Morris - Henley on Thames Lions Club
Alan Brown - Newbury Lions Club
Malcolm Alderson - Bridport Lions Club
Chris Micallef - Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club
Doreen Norton - Crofton Lions Club
David Armsdon - Pangbourne, Theale and District Lions Club
Colin McCoy - Waterlooville Lions Club
John Price - Havant Lions Club
Charles Slater - Goring, Woodcote and District Lions Club
Phillip Allchurch - Woodley and Earley Lions Club
Roland Wiseman - Windsor Lions Club
Christopher Sheehan - Jersey Lions Club
Martin Crowley - Eastleigh Lions Club
Leonard Rawlings - Wokingham Lions Club
David Oxford - Portsmouth Lions Club
Keith Bray - Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Don Crabtree - Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club
Anthony Mills MBE Sqdn. Ldr. (Retd.) - Havant Lions Club
May Barham - Crofton Lions Club
John Taylor - Havant Lions Club
Don Chadwick - Christchurch Lions Club
