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
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
28th October 2025
Lion Byron Hughes
Chippenham Lions Club
I regret to advise you that Lion Byron Hughes passed away on Sunday 28th October. He was just 3 months short of achieving 50 years of service, all within Chippenham Club.
He had been club President on 5 occasions and chaired all committees over the years.
He had been Twinning Officer ever since the club twinned with the Lions Club of Durtal/La Fleche in 1981.
He was a Melvin Jones Fellow and the Organiser and Sergeant in Arms for the District Convention in District 105W for many years.
He had stood in as Tailtwister at the club's meeting just a few days before his passing and was on his usual good form fining members for misdemeanors real or imaginary, but always with a laugh and smile.
He had a great singing voice and as a Bass Baritone, he had been a soloist for Treorchy, Dowlais and Maesteg Male Voice choirs over the years. If there was any singing, you could always hear Byron's magnificent voice rising above all others!
He will be greatly missed by the members and partners of Chippenham Club for many years to come.
I know that he received a further award which I believe was a Bert Mason Humanitarian Award but this was before computerisation of International records and I cannot confirm this.
Lion Derek Angell
President Chippenham Lions Club
13th October 2025
Lion Pete Ingamells
Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney Lions Club
Pete passed away following a long and hard battle with a brain tumour. He was an excellent Lion and will be sorely missed.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
3rd September 2025
Lion Graham Blake
Romsey and Waterside Lions Club
Although Graham hadn't been a lion for very long he had become a firm club favourite with his is quick wit and positive attitude always to the fore. He was the life and soul of every event and the first to volunteer to help.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
6th July 2025
Lion Harold Brown
Poole Lions Club
We have to report the sad news that Lion Harold Brown passed away yesterday in Poole Hospital. Harold has been a member of Poole Lions Club since 1982 and served the club several times as President and most notably ran our Swimathon for 18 years.
Diana has confirmed that Lion Harold's funeral has been arranged for Monday 21st July at 6:30pm at the Harbour View, Randalls Hill, Lytchett Minster, Poole BH16 6AN.
Lion Marilyn Skennerton
District 105sc Almoner
List
Lion Bretta Rains - Alton Lions Club
Lion David Brider - Romsey and Waterside Lions Club
Lion Gareth Lewis - Ringwood and Fordingbridge Lions Club
Julian Behmber - Fleet Lions Club
Lion Malcolm Harding - IOW Newport Lions Club
Lion Judith Goodchild MJF PDG - Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney Lions Club
Lion John Edwards - Windsor Lions Club
Lion Ian Robins - Jersey Lions Club
Lion Byron Hughes - Chippenham Lions Club
Lion Pete Ingamells - Hook, Odiham & Hartley Wintney Lions Club
Lion Graham Blake - Romsey and Waterside Lions Club
Lion Harold Brown - Poole Lions Club
