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20th October 2013
Lion Sydney Longson
Lions Club of Jersey
The Lions Club of Jersey records with sorrow the death of Past District Governor Lion Sydney Longson.
Lion Sydney was a Charter Member at the Club’s formation in November 1963, was elected President for 1965/66 and served as District Governor for District 105D in 1983/84.
Lion Sydney was an architect, and the development of Maison des Landes Hotel for People with Disabilities, a Lions Club of Jersey project since 1965, which is now in the Club’s ownership, owes much to his expertise and will be a lasting legacy to him.
In addition to a wide range of Club offices, Lion Sydney was also the Club’s archivist and a long-serving member and chairman of the Constitution and Membership committee until his final illness prevented him participating this year.
It is a tribute to his inspirational skills and powers of persuasion that the Jersey Club has had 50 different presidents in it's 50 years.
Peter Garlick
Newsletter Editor
12th October 2013
Lion Alan McIntyre
Lions Club of Slough
It is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the passing away to higher service of our long serving member and Past President Lion Alan McIntyre.
Lion Alan served the local community with pride and dedication for over 30 years through the Lions Club of Slough.
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Arrangements for Lion Alan McIntyre from Slough Lions Club 105d as follows:
Monday 18th November 2013
Slough Crematorium, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AX at 1pm
followed by a Thanksgiving and Celebration of his Life at:
Trinity United Reformed Church, 106 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2JA at 2pm.
Buffet and Refreshments following service.
The Church is on the crossroads of Windsor Rd and Chalvey Rd.
As the Church Car Park is also used for Office Staff - Free Parking for the
Church Service will be available in Slough Bowls Club, Chalvey Road, Slough
(100yds from the Church).
Lynden McIntyre
Secretary
7th October 2013
Lion Jim Corrall
Lions Club of Henley on Thames
The Lions Club of Henley-on-Thames is very sad to report the passing of Lion Jim Corrall MJF.
Jim had been a staunch member of the club for 35 years and was our president 1984-1985. He served as chair of our Community Services Committee for many years during which time he was instrumental in introducing the drug awareness and life skills packs into every school in Henley and the surrounding area.
Lion Jim had been town mayor and was the chairman of the Henley Talking Newspaper for 21 years. He served on the management committee of the Henley Over 60's Day Centre and had been very active as a member of the town’s Community Services Committee for many years.
Jim was a widower who is survived by his only son, Martin. Lion Jim will be sadly missed
not only by the club but by the entire town of Henley.
Address for cards or messages
There will be a Committal Service in the Reading Crematorium, All Hallows Road, Reading RG4 5LP at 10:45 am on Friday 25th of October 2013 followed by a Memorial Service at Christ Church United Reformed Church, Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AG at 12 noon.
No flowers please but donations to the Sue Ryder Foundation would be welcome c/o Tomalin & Son, Funeral Directors, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AG.
Tel. 01491 573370
Dave Murray
Secretary
20th September 2013
Lion Ian Imray MBE
Lions Club of Fleet
The Lions Club of Fleet regret to announce that Lion Ian Imray MJF has passed to higher service following recent long periods in hospital with heart and bronchial problems.
Our sympathy goes to Ian's wife Joy and sons, Neville and Robin and their wives and children.
There will be a Service for Ian at 1pm on Wednesday 9th October at St Joseph's Church, Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JB followed by a cremation for close family and a Wake at 3:30pm at Bourne Court.
Tom Sayers
Webmaster
11th August 2013
Lion Don Cooper
Lions Club of Fleet
Fleet Lions regret to announce the passing of Don Cooper, who was a member from May 1991 until the end of June this year with a brief break in-between.
Don held various positions within the club, preferring to serve on our Community Service committee. He may be best remembered for arranging our Carol Concert over many years and organising holidays for senior citizens.
Our condolences to Don's family.
Tom Sayers
Webmaster
31st July 2013
Lion William Palmer
Lions Club of Pangbourne, Theale and District
Pangbourne, Theale and District are saddened to report the loss of Lion William (Bill) Palmer who passed to higher service last week.
His funeral will be at the Reading Crematorium, All Hallows Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 5LP at 11:30 on the 16th August.
Val Oakley
President
28th June 2013
Lion Jenny Stallard
Lions Club of Eastleigh
Members are sad to report the sudden death of Lion Jenny. Although only a member of the club for two years, having transferred from the Guernsey Club where she had been an active member navigating others around the island and taking part in their activities, she brought her own special individuality to the club’s meetings and became involved in most events.
Although very actively involved with Lions she still found time to help in the local ‘Age Concern’ shop. She will be sadly missed and our members’ thoughts are with her family, especially her daughter Kate and son James.
Chris Shehan
Secretary
30th May 2013
Lion Harry Greenslade
Lions Club of Meon Valley
Lion Harry Greenslade was well-known in the Meon Valley community and sadly passed away at the end of May.
After a long naval career, Harry lived for many years in Shirrell Heath and was one of our longest-standing members with almost 40 years service. He relinquished membership recently due to ill-health, but in his time had served as Club Treasurer, managed the 200 Club, run the Teddy-Bear Stall at local events, driven the minibus and been a regular collector on the Christmas Float. We shall miss him.
Ian Adams
Publicity Officer
29th May 2013
Lion John Bastable
Lions Club of Newbury
It is with deep regret the Lions Club of Newbury reports the passing to Higher Service of Lion John Bastable.
John joined the Club in 1979 and quickly persuaded the members it would be a good idea to purchase a large caravan, site it in a holiday park in Selsey and thus provide ready holidays for families in need. This is a tradition the Club continues today.
John was to remain our ‘Caravan Officer’ for 30 years and he will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure to know him; however his lasting legacy to those in need in Newbury lives on.
Lion John's funeral will be held on Friday 14th June at 2:15pm at the West Berkshire Crematorium, RG19 4LD.
This will be followed by a Buffet Lunch at the Berkshire Arms, RG7 5UX which is 500m along the A4 turning left from the Crematorium and heading towards Reading.
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No flowers, please, but any donations to the RSPB and sent to Geoffrey Church and Co, 48 Bishopwood Road, Tadley RG26 4HD with reference John Bastable.
David Merchant
DG Elect
8th May 2013
Lion Ian Birch
Lions Club of Yateley and District
It is with great regret that I have to inform you that PDG Ian Birch MJF died yesterday (8th), apparently following a fall.
Ian joined Yateley Lions over 25 years ago and became a very active member, becoming President in 1989. He went on to become District Governor in 1994/1995. He continued to remain an active member at Club, District and Multiple District level before ill health forced him to become virtually house-bound.
The funeral, subject to a death certificate being issued in time, will be held at Easthampstead Crematorium, Easthampstead Park, South Road, Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3DW on Tuesday 28th May at 11:15am and afterwards at The Casa Hotel, Handford Lane, Yateley GU46 6BT.
Ian Puttock
Secretary
21st April 2013
Lion Grant Turner
Lions Club of Winchester
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
Lion John Johnson
Lions Club of Jersey
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
Lion Marion Swayne
Lions Club of Meon Valley
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
Lion Vivian Morris
Lions Club of Henley on Thames
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
Lion Alan Brown
Lions Club of Newbury
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
Lion Malcolm Alderson
Lions Club of Bridport
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
Lion Chris Micallef
Lions Club of Wimborne and Ferndown
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.
Address for cards or messages
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
Lion Doreen Norton
Lions Club of Crofton
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
Lion David Armsdon
Lions Club of Pangbourne, Theale and District
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
Lion Colin McCoy
Lions Club of Waterlooville
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22nd January 2013
Lion John Price
Lions Club of Havant
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
Lion Charles Slater
Lions Club of Goring, Woodcote and District
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
Lion Phillip Allchurch
Lions Club of Woodley and Earley
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31st December 2012
Lion Roland Wiseman
Lions Club of Windsor
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
Lion Christopher Sheehan
Lions Club of Jersey
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
Lion Martin Crowley
Lions Club of Eastleigh
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
Lion Leonard Rawlings
Lions Club of Wokingham
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
