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23rd October 2023
Lion Derek Port MJF
Lions Club of Woolmer Forest
The Lions Club of Woolmer Forest report with great sadness the passing to higher service of Lion Derek Port MJF. Derek had over 50 years of service to Lions, joining Alton Lions as a charter member in 1973. He transferred to Woolmer Forest in 2005 where he has served as a very enthusiastic, popular, and knowledgeable member. He has held many roles including President in 2007 but his proudest achievement was to be awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship.
Sadly, Derek’s wife, Margaret passed away a few days before him. Margaret was a firm supporter of Woolmer Forest Lions and the rock behind Derek. They will both be greatly missed.
Joanne Wilson
Secretary
21st October 2023
Lion Barrie Jehan
Lions Club of IOW Ryde
Details to follow...
MyLCI
20th October 2023
Lion Audrey Sambles
Lions Club of Hayling Island
Details to follows...
MyLCI
2nd October 2023
Lion Roger Mussell
Lions Club of Westbury
Details to follow...
MyLCI
30th September 2023
Lion David Râtel
Lions Club of Jersey
The Lions Club of Jersey reports with sadness the passing to higher service of former Lion and Past President David Râtel. David was President in 1973/74 and was most noted for his sense of humour and his ability to ensure that at the Club’s dinner meetings - which in those days usually followed an hour or so’s appropriate preparation at the bar - still followed the agenda.
Although David retired as a Lion some years ago, his wit was often called upon as a guest speaker at the Club’s Charter Anniversaries. A former estate agent and golf club secretary, David had a wide circle of friends with whom he made weekly online contact (particularly recently when his deteriorating health confined him to his laptop) with expositions of sparkling humour. He will be sorely missed by that circle of friends and all the Lions who knew him.
Peter Tabb
Sentinel
10th August 2023
Lion Travis McCall
Lions Club of Fleet Lions Old Guys Branch Club
The Lions Club of Fleet reports with sadness the passing to higher service of Lion Travis McCall on Thursday 10th August.
A Fleet Lion for 29 years, Lion Travis was a very enthusiastic member who held many positions within his club, including three terms as President, as well as District Sergeant-at-Arms for several years.
We extend our sympathies to his wife, Gill, and all their family. Travis will be missed by all.
Travis’s funeral will be on Thursday 7th September at 3pm at the Fleet Baptist Church, 115 Clarence Road, GU51 3RS, with a reception/wake at the Lismoyne Hotel from 4pm.
Please be aware that parking at the church is very limited and you will probably need to use the town centre car parks.
Travis specified that he does not want people to wear black or ties and instead some colour for the occasion.
It will help the family if you can let me know if you will be attending.
Brian Proctor
President
9th August 2023
Lion Peter Angelis
Lions Club of Meon Valley
Details to follow...
MyLCI
22nd July 2023
Lion John Powell
Lions Club of Westbury
Details to follow...
Lion Magazine
2nd July 2023
Lion Jean Fox
Lions Club of Hart
Lion Jean Fox passed away on Sunday 2nd of July 2023.
A Hart Lion for only a short period but she was a very enthusiastic member and will be missed by us all. RIP.
Ruth Stubley
Membership Committee
18th June 2023
Lion Colin Ames
Lions Club of Maidenhead
Lion Colin Ames passed away in June after a brave battle with cancer. He was a very active member of Maidenhead Lions, and Colin’s subtle and observant sense of humour made him a brilliant Tail Twister, always finishing a meeting with wit and logical comments about each member, making everyone laugh and leave in good spirits. A great asset for any club.
He retired in 1995 after a distinguished career as chief executive of the Home Grown Cereal Authority. Then he advised the government of newly independent Ukraine on worldwide grain marketing, a function previously managed directly from Moscow.
We all join Colin’s wife Maddie, sons Gavin and Alastair, and 6 grandchildren with our sympathies, and our great respect for this very amiable and capable man.
Address for cards or messages
Funeral arrangements: Tuesday 11th July colinames.muchloved.com/
Brenda Butler
Secretary
31st May 2023
Lion Sheila Taylor
Lions Club of Gillingham, Mere and Shaftesbury
Details to follow...
Ron Twining
Almoner
31st May 2023
Lion Tony Ballard
Lions Club of Warminster
It is with much sadness that I have to inform you of the death of a serving member of Warminster Lions Club (CIO). Lion Tony Ballard died on Wed 31st May 2023 in hospital in London. Tony was only 75 years old and had been a member of our Club since Feb 2009.
No further details are available at this time.
Nick Humpherson
Secretary
7th May 2023
Lion Barry Duxbury
Lions Club of Wimborne and Ferndown
Details to follow...
Ron Twining
Almoner
24th April 2023
Lion Neil Macvicar MJF
Lions Club of Swindon
The Lions Club of Swindon is sad to report the loss of one of their longest serving members. Lion Neil Macvicar MJF
passed away on 24 April following several years of increasing bad health. Over the last few months, unable to attend meetings, he would appear on Zoom often from his bed but still ready to contribute to the discussions.
He joined the club in 1987 and served as President, Treasurer and chairman of various committees. He was also a frequent visitor to the Club’s French twin club of Les Andelys in Normandy. His Scottish humour and ready fund of amusing anecdotes will be sorely missed.
The Club’s condolences go to wife Catherine, his children and grandchildren.
Sentinel
21st April 2023
Lion Trish Douglass
Lions Club of Chippenham
It is with great sadness that Chippenham Lions report the passing of Lion Trish Douglass on 21st April. Trish joined the club in 2008 and served with great loyalty throughout that time. Her big talent was to bring us together socially and she was the centrepiece of many an event. Beyond club she was a skilful artist, photographer and great animal lover and the phrase which so many of us use about her is “she was a wonderful lady”. Sadly missed.
Derek Angell
Secretary
14th April 2023
Lion Roy Bullen MBE
Lions Club of Jersey
The Lions Club of Jersey is saddened to report the passing to higher service of Past-President Lion Roy Bullen MBE.
Lion Roy joined the Club in 1984. After a decade at sea, Lion Roy joined Jersey’s Harbour Department and eventually became Harbourmaster, a role he fulfilled for 17 years. He was very involved with the RNLI serving as the Jersey branch’s secretary and chairman for which role and for service to the community he was awarded the MBE.
He served as President of the Jersey Club in 1991/92 and the Jersey Lions send their sincere condolences to his wife Yve and his family.
Sentinel
27th February 2023
Lion Rodney Duckett
Lions Club of Devizes
Devizes Lions are sad to report the passing into Higher Service of Lion Rodney (Rod) Duckett.
Joining Devizes Lions in 1982, becoming President in 1992-3, he supported all club activities throughout his 41 years of service. Everything from being Father Christmas to helping organise the May Fayre.
He was on the Welfare Committee for many years where he helped organise our Sports Coaching Weekend and he also enjoyed Twinning weekends with Mayenne Lions.
He was a churchman, an organist and a gentleman. His family and friends will miss him very much, and to the last, he knew his own mind, and was not afraid to say so. His son-in-law, Lion Chris Ellis, said, “We have all lost a kindly, gentle, thoughtful man, who will be sorely missed by all his friends, former colleagues, Lions members and family”.
Peter Blockley
Secretary
20th February 2023
Lion George Johns
Lions Club of Basingstoke
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Lion George Johns today, 20th February, a Lion of 50 years’ service.
For many years Lion George held the combined roles of Health & Safety and Insurance Officer; he was also the Club's Lion Tamer and a member of the Welfare Committee.
Due to ill health for several years, Lion George has been unable to take an active role in Club business or attend our meetings. However, on 20 December DG Dave Ebsworth visited the Basingstoke Club and left with us Lion George's 50-year award pin and letter which would be forwarded.
Annie Vicars
Welfare
13th February 2023
Lion Anne Lippitt
Lions Club of Wimborne and Ferndown
Details to follow...
Peter Burnett
District Secretary
19th January 2023
Lion Denis Pierce
Lions Club of IOW Newport
It is sad that I have to inform you that Lion Denis Pierce MJF passed to higher service on the 19th of January. Denis was a founder member of the Lions Club of Newport, I O W, and a Melvin Jones fellow.
The funeral for Lion Denis will be on Thursday 23rd February 2023 1:30pm, at Isle of Wight Crematorium, followed by The Woodmans Arms, Wootton.
Please let Almoner Ron know if you hope to come to the Woodmans Arms so we can let the family know numbers by 16th February.
No set dress code.
Family flowers only, donations via tribute page in Denis' memory as follows:-
denispierce.muchloved.com/
If unable to attend in person, Denis' funeral will be live streamed, please use contact us for details.
Ron Twining
Almoner
25th December 2022
Lion Paul Hallet
Lions Club of Trowbridge
Details to follow
Sentinel
1st December 2022
Lion James McGregor
Lions Club of Another District or unknown
Formerly of Portsmouth Lions Club
I have received the following sad news from the Helen Keller Internet Lions Club.
We have learned today that our President Lion James McGregor has passed to Higher Service.
Lion Jim passed suddenly in December, he volunteered many hours for St Johns Ambulance as a Lion, something he was very passionate about and trained many volunteers doing this.
LP Jim joined the East Anglia Helen Keller Internet Lions Club in June 2020 having been a member of Portsmouth Lions Club where he had been President (2012/13), Secretary (2013-15) and was also Zone Chairman and Marketing & PR Coordinator in District 105D (2011-14).
Our condolences have been passed to his parents and sister Sarah.
Barry Miller
Almoner 105CE
24th November 2022
Lion Jennifer Thorn
Lions Club of Hayling Island
Details to follow
Sentinel
17th November 2022
Lion Maurice Watson MJF
Lions Club of Swindon
The Lions Club of Swindon is sad to report the loss of one of their most enthusiastic and active members, Lion Maurice Watson aged 78. He was taking part in one of his favourite activities playing walking football when he suddenly collapsed and despite the best efforts of paramedics including the Wiltshire Air Ambulance, passed away.
A Past President and Zone Chairman, Maurice was a great supporter of youth including Scouts and football coaching and in particular Lions youth projects: Young Leaders in Service and ROAR. He will leave a very large gap in the club and club activities.
Our condolences go to wife Rosemary and all his family.
Steve Austin
Secretary
1st November 2022
Lion PID Kenneth Persson
Lions Club of Another District or unknown
Past International Director Kenneth was from Vellinge, Sweden Lions Club and was PCC Peter Burnett's International Guest at our 2018 Convention in Southsea.
Dave Ebsworth
District Governor
1st November 2022
Lion Colin Smith
Lions Club of Jersey
Details to follow...
Ron Twining
Almoner
29th October 2022
Lion Nicholas Branch
Lions Club of Alton
Details to follow...
29th October 2022
Lion Barrington Burdett
Lions Club of New Milton
Details to follow...
Ron Twining
Almoner
