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1st June 2010

Robert Beck MJF
Windsor Lions Club

A member of the Lions Club of Windsor for 48 years. He held every office in the club over the years and was at one time a Zone chair.

The epitome of what Lions is all about. He lived the promise - ‘We Serve' in every sense of the word. A kind, generous and caring man - he will be sorely missed by all members of the club and the public he served.

Our sympathy goes to Joan and all members of his family.


1st May 2010

Tricia Conlon
Andover Lions Club


1st May 2010

Hans Plate PDG
Christchurch Lions Club

The President and Members of the Lions Club of Christchurch deeply regret the passing of a highly valued Lion and a great friend. Sincere condolences go to his wife Joan and his family.

Lion Hans was a member of Christchurch Lions Club. He was a Lion of some 38 years and District Governor 1978 -1979.

Funeral arrangements:
Friday 14th May 2010 at Bournemouth Crematorium 3.00pm

The family have requested that no flowers should be sent, however, donations to Cancer Research should be sent to the funeral directors in the name of Hans Plate:

Harry Tomes Ltd
31 - 33 Tower Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth BH1 4LA

Cheque's should be made payable to "Cancer Research UK" and sent to the funeral directors along with your name and address and you will then receive an acknowledgement.

George Jeremiah


1st May 2010

Terry Clements
Westbury Lions Club

The President and Members of Westbury Lions Club are sad to announce the death of Lion Terry Clements after a long illness.

Lion Terry was a Lion for 14 years during which time he served as President for two consecutive years, 2001/2 and 2002/3.

He has also served as Zone Chairman and Region Chairman.

Until he was taken ill, fifteen months ago, he served as the Club Youth Officer and was instrumental in setting up and organising the Club's annual Schools Concert in which all the local Primary and Secondary Schools take part.

He was a keen supporter of his local church running their junior Pilots scheme with his Wife, Jenifer.

Our sympathies go out to his wife and his Family.


19th April 2010

Richard Mantle
Westbury Lions Club

The President and members of Westbury Lions Club are sad to announce the death of Lion Richard Mantle following a heart attack. Although Richard had been a Lion for only two and a half years he was continuing his charity work having previously served as a volunteer sailing instructor with the West Wilts Sailing Association, a charitable trust teaching sailing to young people from 9-15 years old. He served his community during his working life as Social Housing Officer. Our sympathies go out to his wife Barbara and his children.


1st April 2010

John Arman
Bridport Lions Club


1st March 2010

Joseph Byers
Bournemouth and Christchurch Lions Club


18th December 2009

Joe Hemming
Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club

It is with regret members report the passing of Lion Joe after a long illness, bravely borne. A member for almost 18 years Lion Joe held various posts whilst with Maidenhead Club including President and also serving as a District Officer. Upon relocating to Dorset he joined Wimborne & Ferndown and took on the post of Secretary and only his illness prevented him taking over as President. He will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with his wife, Barbara, at this very sad time.

Derick Smith
Secretary


6th November 2009

Les Ricketts
Poole Lions Club

The Lions Club of Poole is sad to report the death of Lion Les. A member of our club since 1982, Lion Les was a tireless worker for those in need in our community. We remember with gratitude his commitment to, amongst other things, our Spring Fayre, Easter Egg Raffle and to raising funds for a greenhouse for Fourways Community Centre. He never held back in his efforts for the club, even to the extent of suffering a broken ankle in a ‘friendly' cricket match against Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, Pat, and to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.


1st November 2009

Brian Cooper
Wokingham Lions Club

Lion Brian joined Watford Lions in 1987 transferring to Wokingham in 1988.
He was Fund Raising Chairman (1989-1990) and Greeter for many years until 2006.
His joviality will be missed by his fellow Lions. Our condolences go to his wife Lily.
Funeral: Sat 14th at 11.15am at Easthampstead Park Cemetary & Crematorium
Contact: Lion Patrick Allen, Wokingham Lions Club for other details


1st October 2009

Martin John Pickard
Pangbourne, Theale and District Lions Club

Funeral arrangements as follows:
Service 2.30pm, Tuesday 13th Oct at St. Barnabas Church, Emmer Green, Reading RG4 8RA followed by family only cremation.

Family flowers only but donations in aid of SSAFA and South Chilterns Lions Club, along with any card to his wife Ann, to the funeral directors, A.B.Walker & Sons, Reading tel: 0118 957 3650

Derick Smith


18th September 2009

Bryan Taylor
Wareham Lions Club

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It is with great sadness that on behalf of our President that I inform you that Lion Bryan Taylor passed away to higher authority on Friday 18th September 2009 after a long cancer illness. Lion Bryan had served 18 years as a Lion and was club President in the year 1994/5 and again in 2007/8. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Our thoughts are with his wife Heather and their family.

Mark Bartlett


10th August 2009

David Hursltone
Poole Lions Club

It is with great sadness the club reports the death of former member, Lion David HURLSTONE MJF. He joined the club in 1981 and was a highly valued and respected member for 16 years, until he moved away from our area. His work with local schools in bringing them the Tacade programme was highly appreciated. He developed the systems to support our Swimarathon, now in it's 32nd year, and did the groundwork to establish our Spring Fayre.

His award of a Melvin Jones Fellowship was a mark not only of the club's appreciation for his contributions, but also showed the affection and respect he won from all. Our condolences go to his son and daughter.

Robert Maguire


20th July 2009

Terry Tidd
Petersfield Lions Club

Petersfield Lions Club regrets to report the passing of Charter Member Lion Terry Tidd at the age of 87. Terry, who served two terms as President, spent his early years in Lions as a fund raising specialist. Later he served as club PRO and youth officer, with a particular interest in the Youth Award Scheme. Many Lions in District 105D knew Terry through the annual SpecTrek with which he was involved from its beginning in 1982.

Terry's drive and enthusiasm remained constant throughout his 37 year Lions career and he will be greatly missed by his fellow members. The club sends it's condolences to Terry's wife Audrey and his family.


14th July 2009

Bill Barter
Southampton Solent Lions Club

I must pass on sad news that many of you may already be aware of, and that is the passing of Lion Bill Barter. As many of you know Bill had been a long time member and supporter of the Solent Lions Club and although we had not seen as much of him as we would like to have done his passing to higher service will be a loss to all those who new him.

Laurence Hardy
President


12th July 2009

Stuart Le Ruez-Lane
Jersey Lions Club


28th June 2009

Tim Arblaster
Southampton Solent Lions Club

It is my sad duty to inform you that Lion Tim passed to higher service on 28 june 2009 following a long battle against cancer. Any donations to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Please do not contact family, any queries to me.

Jim Godden
President


21st May 2009

Brian Wilson
Swanwick Lions Club

The Lions Club of Swanwick. With deep regret the Club reports the death of Lion Brian. Serving as Secretary for the last seven years he was a dedicated and respected Lion with a wealth of knowledge. Lion Brian joined what was then the Rhodesian Salisbury Club in 1965 serving in Rhodesia and South Africa. In 2000 Lion Brian a Melvin Jones Fellow transferred from The Lions Club of St Croix, Port Elizabeth South Africa to The Lions Club of Swanwick where he served as Tailtwister and Lion Tamer becoming Secretary in 2002.

The members extend their deepest sympathy to his wife Mary and the family


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Robert Beck MJF - Windsor Lions Club

Tricia Conlon - Andover Lions Club

Hans Plate PDG - Christchurch Lions Club

Terry Clements - Westbury Lions Club

Richard Mantle - Westbury Lions Club

John Arman - Bridport Lions Club

Joseph Byers - Bournemouth and Christchurch Lions Club

Joe Hemming - Wimborne and Ferndown Lions Club

Les Ricketts - Poole Lions Club

Brian Cooper - Wokingham Lions Club

Martin John Pickard - Pangbourne, Theale and District Lions Club

Bryan Taylor - Wareham Lions Club

David Hursltone - Poole Lions Club

Terry Tidd - Petersfield Lions Club

Bill Barter - Southampton Solent Lions Club

Stuart Le Ruez-Lane - Jersey Lions Club

Tim Arblaster - Southampton Solent Lions Club

Brian Wilson - Swanwick Lions Club