In Memoriam
9th March 2026
Lion Bretta Rains
Alton Lions Club
We will be remembering our wonderful force of nature secretary and friend who brought so much to the role and who will be greatly missed.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
5th February 2026
Lion David Brider
Romsey and Waterside Lions Club
It is with great sadness and shock that we have learnt of the sudden passing of one of our newest members Lion David Brider who passed on 05th February 2026. Dave had only been badged up since our December meeting but had thrown himself, heart and soul, in to our activities. Our thoughts are with his family.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
3rd February 2026
Lion Gareth Lewis
Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club
Lion Gareth passed away following a period of illness. He had only been a Lion for nine months but was an active and involved member.
He will be sadly missed by all members of the Club.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
6th January 2026
Lion Jan Cumberland
Guernsey Lions Club
Guernsey Lions Club are very sad to announce the passing of lion Jan Cumberland
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
31st December 2025
Julian Behmber
Fleet Lions Club
Sadly Julian passed away over Christmas…
Julian battled cancer right until the end and only spent his last couple of weeks in hospital, even then wanting to know when he was going home…
He had a wonderful 90th birthday a few weeks before.
Julian originally joined Fleet Lions in 1987 before transferring to Alton Lions in 1990. He re-joined Fleet Lions in 1995 until 1996 and then again in 2010 becoming President 2013/14 until he resigned in 2014 to become a full time carer for his wife.
There will be a celebration of life for him on
1st February 2pm at the
Bush Hotel
The Borough
Farnham
GU9 7NN
01252 715237
Chantal Oakley
Julian's Daughter
22nd December 2025
Lion Malcolm Harding
IOW Newport Lions Club
It was with great sadness that the club reported the sudden passing of Lion Malcolm Harding, He had been a well respected member of the Isle of Wight Newport Lions Club for almost forty years joining the club in 1986.
He served as Club President: 1992-1993. 2001-2003. 2013-2014. He was also Membership Chair: 2003-2005 and Community Service Chair: 2003-2025
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
14th December 2025
Lion Judith Goodchild MJF PDG
Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney Lions Club
Her passing brings to an end her 20 year+ fight against diabetes, which finally led to the failure of multiple organs in her body. She remained cheerful to the end and suffered no lasting pain. She was a wonderful wife, mother and passionate Lion.
Judith was Club President in 2006/7, 2016/17, 2022/23 & 2023/24.
Judith was latterly Club secretary at the time of her passing having taken up the position in 2024.
Judith was also a very active participant in all of our fundraising activities including the Hook Village Show & Christmas.
Judith will be buried at St Peter’s Church/Tadley burial ground. In accordance with Judith’s wishes, this will be a private function for immediate family only. Following the burial, there will be a celebration of Judith’s life/Memorial Service at St Paul’s Church, The Green, Tadley, RG26 3PB, 12Noon on Friday 9th January 2026 and afterwards at The Queens College Arms, Pamber End, RG26 5JA. No flowers please, but donations may be made to Hook, Odiham and Hartley Wintney Lions Club (HOHWL), to whom cheques should be made payable. in aid of Childhood Cancer. These can be made via Ashbrook Funeral Services Tadley.
Address for cards or messages
Donations can be made to Hook, Odiham and Hartley Wintney Lions Club and will be directed to the Lions 105SC Childhood Cancer Project. Donations may be made via: judithgoodchild.muchloved.com/, which has been set up by the Funeral Director.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
5th December 2025
Lion John Edwards
Windsor Lions Club
John was a very active member of Burnham Lions Club prior to its closure. At Burnham Club John was VP in July 2017 to June 2019, during which time he was also Events Chair; He became President July 2019 to June 2020. He was also Treasurer from July 2022 to the closure of our club in July 2024. He was also:
Press Relations Officer July 2001 to June 2004,
Webmaster, Social Secretary and Tail Twister from 2019 to the club closure.
He was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship by the club in April 2024.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
23rd November 2025
Lion Ian Robins
Jersey Lions Club
Ian was a Past Club President and also a Zone Chair. He will be greatly missed.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
List
November 2025
23rd Lion Ian Robins - Jersey
December 2025
5th Lion John Edwards - Windsor
14th Lion Judith Goodchild MJF PDG - Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney
22nd Lion Malcolm Harding - IOW Newport
31st Julian Behmber - Fleet
January 2026
6th Lion Jan Cumberland - Guernsey
February 2026
3rd Lion Gareth Lewis - Ringwood and Fordingbridge
5th Lion David Brider - Romsey and Waterside
March 2026
9th Lion Bretta Rains - Alton
