In Memoriam
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4th June 2021
Gordon Cox
Blandford and District Lions Club
Blandford & District Lions Club are sad to announce the Passing to Higher Service of their President for 2020 - 2021 Gordon Cox on Friday 4th June after a short illness in hospital.
Lion Gordon was 85 years young and a late arrival to Lions, joining during March 2019 but we will miss him. He is survived by his children, Adrian, Derinda and Nick, along with extended families
He served in the Royal Army Pay Corps for over 20 years rising to the rank of W.O.2. He saw service in Germany, Singapore, Africa and two tours of active service in Northern Ireland; not what he expected as a member of the pay corps.
He would tell me that his proudest moment was his visit to the Western front graveyards and the Menin Gate at Ypres alongside his eldest son Adrian standing side by side for the last post to be played.
He was also a lawn green bowler, playing for the local club for over 25 years, plus over 200 matches for Dorset Bowls, for whom he was President on 2 occasions and was made an honorary life member for his service to Dorset Bowls.
The Funeral Service will take place at Poole Crematorium on Thursday 24th June at Midday for family and invited guests.
Donations in aid of Prostate Cancer UK can be made through Colin J Close, Funeral Services, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU Tel 01258 453133.
Tony Ives
Secretary
15th May 2021
Ian Bowie
Highworth and District Lions Club
The Highworth and District Lions Club are sad to report the passing to higher service of Lion Ian Bowie (78).
Lion Ian had been a member of the Club since 2000 and was an active member although he did not aspire to being a Club Officer. He was a keen and active supporter of the Lions Charity Shop until the Covid-19 lockdown and he will be sorely missed by the staff and the public.
Lion Ian was a widower who lived alone and is survived by two daughters.
PDG Ron Twining
Almoner
6th April 2021
John Ormiston
Meon Valley Lions Club
The Lions Club of Meon Valley reports, with sadness, the passing to higher service of Lion John Ormiston.
An approachable and generous man he was always prepared to get involved, help and assist in the work of the Club. He joined in 1975 and left in the mid - 80s for work reasons elsewhere in the country. He returned to the Meon Valley Club in 1997. Since then, he has been Club President twice and took lead roles in membership, social and fundraising. He was also adept at turning burgers and sausages upon demand!
John was Zone Chairman in 2008/09 and 2009/10 and became Lions Clubs International Foundation Coordinator in 2010/11 and 2011/12.
For his varied contributions to the Club and Lions John was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship in 2017.
John will be sadly missed within the Club. He was honest and forth-right, speaking out when he felt necessary. The Club has lost a good friend.
Ron Twining
Almoner
17th March 2021
Merve Skidmore
Havant Lions Club
It is with much sadness that I have been asked to inform you all on behalf of Havant Lions Club, of the recent passing to higher service of Past President Lion Merve Skidmore, age 79. Who will be greatly missed by his fellow members.
Should I receive any further information about Lion Merve, I will of course pass it on to you all.
Ron Twining
Almoner
10th March 2021
Leslie Read
Jersey Lions Club
The Lions Club of Jersey reports, with sadness, the passing to higher service of Lion Leslie Read (87).
Lion Les became a Lion in 1964 and was the Club’s third longest serving Lion. During his Lions career he had been a Director and a Trustee of the Club’s major project, Maison des Landes Hotel for people with disabilities.
A great realist, if he thought the Club was getting too pleased with itself, he could always be relied upon to prick the balloon of self-satisfaction.
Peter Tabb
Newsletter Editor
1st February 2021
Michael Vincent
Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Woolmer Forest Lions are sad to announce the death of club member Michael Vincent on Monday 1st February 2021.
Michael had been an active club member for 14 years, and he was reliable and kind-natured. He will be very sadly missed by his family and the club. May he rest in peace.
Chris Webb
Secretary
16th January 2021
Trevor Tilbury MJF
Maidenhead Lions Club
In 1973 Trevor Tilbury was a founder (Charter) member of Maidenhead Lions Club and he remained an active member until he passed away in January 2021 after 48 years’ service. Lion Roy Bennett MJF joined shortly after Trevor and remembers him as his first President.
Trevor was always enthusiastic and helpful to other members. He spearheaded many events for the Lions Club as a fundraiser, serving the community and organising social events and outings; one of the most notable was a recent tour of No. 10 Downing Street.
Most Lions Club members have sought advice from Trevor. He was an example to colleagues and in particular to new members. His approach to everything was reliable, thorough and calm. In 2003, Maidenhead Lions honoured him with Life membership and he was awarded an MJF subsequently.
In recent years he led the Maidenhead Club to organise its first free Prostate Cancer screening event coordinating help from the NHS, the Council and other local charities, and setting the standards for future events. More than 450 tests were carried out in 4 hours. His widow Lucie has always actively supported Trevor. He will be greatly missed.
Brenda Butler
Secretary
29th December 2020
Daphne Ashenden MJF
IOW Sandown and Shanklin Lions Club
I have been asked by the family of Lion Daphne Ashenden MJF, to inform you that she passed away on Tuesday evening, at the age I believe of 94.
Daphne was a member of the Sandown and Shanklin Lions club and along with her husband Bob were the main force behind the building of the Lions Day Centre in Lake.
Sadly, Lion Bob passed away several years ago, after which Daphne sold her bungalow and moved to a residential care home, where she seemed quite happy and content.
Daphne will be missed by many of us.
Ron Twining
Almoner
18th December 2020
Chris Grant
Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club
It is my sad duty to advise of the peaceful passing of Lion Chris Grant in the early hours of 18th December at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68.
Lion Chris was a long serving member having joined in 1977 and was active until taken ill only a few weeks ago. He served as Club President 1990-1991 and Zone Chairman 1992-1993. He will be remembered as a true stalwart of our Club and will be sorely missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his remaining family and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be circulated when known.
Barrie Richardson
Treasurer
1st December 2020
Roy Murrell
Wantage and Grove Lions Club
The Lions Club of Wantage and Grove reports with sadness the passing to higher service of Lion Roy Murrell.
Sentinel
1st October 2020
John Harrold
Windsor Lions Club
No details, sorry
The Sentinel
1st October 2020
Catherine Dalton
Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Sorry, no details
The Sentinel
6th September 2020
Shirley Tatchell
Bournemouth and Christchurch Lions Club
Bournemouth & Christchurch Lions Club are sad to inform of the passing of past Lion President Shirley Tatchell. Shirley was a dedicated and a hardworking Lion who had many friends across continents, was always positive and fun, supporting numerous activities whilst serving her community. She will be sorely missed by her fellow Lions and friends and we send our sincere condolences to her family.
Funeral arrangements: 12:00hrs on 22nd September 2020 at Harbour View Crematorium,
Harbour View, Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster, Dorset BH16 6AN
There are restricted numbers permitted to attend the chapels, due to Covid19, to check current status please contact Lion Pam White who can advise positions available in the chapel for the service.
Address for cards or messages
Flowers - to be sent c/o Funeral Directors.
The family have requested donations to be sent c/o Funeral Directors, payable to Cancer Research UK.
Name and address to which condolences should be sent: Ref: Shirley Tatchell,
c/o Tapper Funeral Services, 173, Lower Blandford Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8DH (01202 694449)
Pam White
Secretary
31st July 2020
Rosemary Jackson
Highworth and District Lions Club
I have to report the sad news that Lion Rosemary Jackson, passed to higher service near the end of July; she had been a Lion since June 1998.
She will be greatly be missed by the members of Highworth & District Lions Club.
More details when available.
Ron Twining
Almoner
16th July 2020
Gill Main
Hart Lions Club
It is with great sadness that Hart Lions Club announce the sudden death in service of one of our Charter members. Gill Main passed away on 16th July after a second heart operation, leaving behind a brother, sister, son, daughter and grand-daughter.
She will be greatly missed by all her friends within Lions. Having lived a very full life in New Zealand and UK she settled in Fleet. In the nearly 30 years that she was first a Lioness and then a Lion she made her mark upon her community. Also as a very active member of Church on The Heath and the WI.
She was never afraid to speak her mind, but always with thought and consideration - sometimes somewhat mischievously!
Our thoughts are with all her friends and her family.
Alison Barker
Secretary
20th June 2020
Dave Petrie
Loddon Valley Lions Club
It was with great sadness that Loddon Valley Lions received the news that their current Secretary, Lion Dave Petrie had passed to higher service. Lion Dave passed peacefully away in his sleep during the night of 19/20 June.
Lion Dave joined Loddon Valley Lions in 2003 and served as the Club's President in 2007-2008, having previously served the club with great sensitivity as its Welfare Chairman for two years. For a number of years, Lion Tail-twister Dave used his wry charms to extract fines from members for a multitude of obscure reasons and served as the Club's Liaison Officer with the Lions Community Store in Fleet for many years until his untimely death.
Prior to his retirement, Dave worked for the BBC at a number of its monitoring stations around the world, ending his career at the Caversham Monitoring Station. This experience led him to recount many interesting and amusing tales after Club Meetings.
Loddon Valley Lions send their sincere condolences to Lesley and all members of the family on their and our sad loss. Dave will be remembered with fondness and gratitude for his much valued service to Loddon Valley Lions.
John Goodchild
PDG
30th May 2020
Wayne Madden PIP
Another District or unknown Lions Club
Lions Clubs International are deeply saddened to announce that Wayne Madden, our 2012-13 International President, passed away on the 30th of May 2020.
PIP Wayne and his wife Lion Linda attended District 105d Convention in 2019 as PDG Ken Staniforth's International Guests.
PIP Wayne presided over PDG Roger Munday's inauguration as 105d DG at the International Convention in Busan, Korea in 2012.
Our thoughts are with PIP Wayne's family.
LCI
25th May 2020
Doreen Parfect
Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Woolmer Forest Lions are sad to announce the passing of ex Lion Doreen Parfect on 25th May 2020.
Former Lion Doreen became a member of Woolmer Forest in 1999 and spent three years as President. She was a dedicated Lion who could always be relied on to go above and beyond.
Although she had not been able to remain a member in her last few years due to ill health she is fondly remembered and sadly missed.
Joanne Wilson
Secretary
11th May 2020
Bob Trant MJF
Maidenhead Lions Club
Maidenhead Lions have lost a dedicated and long-standing member this week. Lion Bob joined in 1982 - a cheerful and committed member and worker both for Lions and other local charities. He was a sociable character, a keen cook, and much admired for his excellent Indian food. Bob was always immaculate and a detail man, much in demand for oil and gas rig pipe work design. He was even brought back after retirement, to help with the consequences of the 1988 Piper Alpha oil rig disaster.
Bob was a committed Lion, President twice (1987 and 1991), always a willing volunteer especially on the Lions train, and later in life running the Message in a Bottle scheme in Maidenhead with his usual infectious enthusiasm.
Maidenhead Lions are privileged to have had such a dedicated member as Bob, and our thoughts and thanks go out to his 3 children and 3 grandchildren at this difficult time.
John Slater
Maidenhead Lions Club
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Gordon Cox - Blandford and District Lions Club
Ian Bowie - Highworth and District Lions Club
John Ormiston - Meon Valley Lions Club
Merve Skidmore - Havant Lions Club
Leslie Read - Jersey Lions Club
Michael Vincent - Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Trevor Tilbury MJF - Maidenhead Lions Club
Daphne Ashenden MJF - IOW Sandown and Shanklin Lions Club
Chris Grant - Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club
Roy Murrell - Wantage and Grove Lions Club
John Harrold - Windsor Lions Club
Catherine Dalton - Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Shirley Tatchell - Bournemouth and Christchurch Lions Club
Rosemary Jackson - Highworth and District Lions Club
Gill Main - Hart Lions Club
Dave Petrie - Loddon Valley Lions Club
Wayne Madden PIP - Another District or unknown Lions Club
Doreen Parfect - Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Bob Trant MJF - Maidenhead Lions Club
