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Lion Stuart Downton
Lions Club of Weymouth and Portland

30th July 2010

It is with great sadness that I have to advise you of the passing to higher
circles of Lion Stuart Downton, age 52, of Weymouth and Portland Lions Club.

Stuart had been a member of our club for 18 years and for many years had
been an active member of our Community Services and our Charity Golf Day
committees.

Stuart was married to Kim and they had two daughters.

John Cake IPP/Region 1 Club Development Chair

Lion Hugh Phillips
Lions Club of Newbury

29th July 2010

Hugh joined Newbury in 1972 after a spell in the New Forest where he was a
Charter member and was President in 1981/82.

Hugh's sound counsel and advice were invaluable and his enthusiasm was an
example to all Lions.

The funeral will take place at the West Berkshire Crematorium at 12:45 pm Wednesday 11th August and afterwards at the Regency Park Hotel in Thatcham.

Donations will be for Lions Charities.

Lion Mandie Wingfield
Lions Club of Portsmouth

15th July 2010

Lion Harold Musker MJF
Lions Club of Christchurch

4th July 2010

The President and Members of the Lions Club of Christchurch announce with great sadness the passing of Lion Harold Musker MJF, a dedicated member and a great friend.  Harold was a member for some 35 years, served on many committees and always took an active part in serving the community. Having lost his wife many years ago our thoughts are with his family.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:- Tuesday 13th July 2010 - 2.30pm at Bournemouth Crematorium and afterwards at the Highcliffe Golf Club.

Donations to the Lions Club of Christchurch via Robin Scott, of Berwick Scott, Portman Lodge, 757 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, BH7 6AN

Lion Robert Geoffrey Beck MJF
Lions Club of Windsor

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.

Lion David Jordan
Lions club of Bradford on Avon

17th June 2010

A member since 2002 and Public Relations Officer for the Club a number of times, David will be missed by all but particularly by his friends in Lions.

Deepest sympathy and love to Lion Pam and their families.

Lion Christian Penny

Lion Gwynneth Davies-Gale
Lions Club of Cosham

15th June 2010

Lion Gwynneth was a Past President of Waterlooville Lions transferring to Cosham in 2005. Despite her age and failing health she fulfilled her commitment until the last few weeks of her life. She was our collector of used spectacles, distributor of MIAB's and each week made the bus journey into Portsmouth to be at a lunch time meeting at St Edmunds School for the Leos club. One of her last visits was to accompany the youngsters to the Guildhall for Mayor Making in May.

Lion Gwynneth was also involved in other Community Activities. She served tea at Blood Donor sessions. She supported children of parents with limited access.  Her work in the Community was recognised when she was awarded Citizen of the Year.

Many members of 105D will remember Lion Gwynneth for her determination to be part of all that was happening! If she could not get a lift she used public transport relying on her shopping trolley  for support!  She attended many District, Multiple District Conventions & Europa Forums.

Lion Gwynneth's dedication was recognised in 2008 when she was presented with a Bert Mason Humanitarian Award.

She will be very much missed by her fellow members of Cosham Lions. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time.

Her funeral will take place at Portchester Crematorium on Monday 28th June at 11.30am.

PDG Pat Nixon - Secretary
Lions Club of Cosham

Lion Terry Clements
Lions Club of Westbury

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.

PDG Lion Hans Plate
Lions Club of Christchurch

1st May 2010

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.

Lion George Jeremiah

Lion Richard Mantle
Lions Club of Westbury

19th April 2010

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.

Lion Joe Hemming
Lions Club of Wimborne and Ferndown

18th December 2009

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
Wimborne & Ferndown

Lion Les Ricketts
Lions Club of Poole

6th December 2009

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.

Lion Brian Cooper
Lions Club of Wokingham

November 2009

LION BRIAN COOPER 1921-2009
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

Lion Martin John Pickard
Lions Club of South Chilterns

October 2009

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

Lion Derick Smith

Lion Bryan Taylor
Lions Club of Wareham

18th September 2009

TAYLOR; Bryan Ralph (60)
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.

Lion Mike Bartlett

Lion David Hursltone
Lions Club of Poole

10th August 2009

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.

Lion Robert Maguire.

Lion Terry Tidd
Lions Club of Petersfield

20th July 2009

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.

Lion Bill Barter
Lions Club of Solent

14th July 2009

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.

Lion President Laurence Hardy

Lion Stuart Le Ruez−Lane
Lions Club of Jersey

12th July 2009

Lion Tim Arblaster
Lions Club of Solent

28th June 2009

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.

Lion President Jim Godden
Sherborne Lions Club

Lion Brian Wilson
Lions Club of Swanwick

21st May 2009

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

Lion Samantha Stevens

Lions Club of Goring, Woodcote & District

10th May 2009

Lion Samantha (Sam) STEVENS 1973-2009

With heartbreaking sadness, Lion President Chris Stevens & Tova report the death of Sam, a daughter of wonderful qualities and a person of tenatious spirit and caring capacity.

Lion Sam was the youngest Lion President in Britain & Ireland in 1999 and has been an active member of the club thoughout her years in Lions.

Sam's charitable works were not restricted to Lions, she was also supporting African charities in Uganda and Kenya. In July she was going to Uganda to start building a school and in September she was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for another charity.

Lion Deyrck Wyatt
Lions Club Woolmer Forest

1st May 2009

Lion Ken Clarke
Lions Club of Poole

10th April 2009

Lion Douglas Begg
Lions Club of Jersey

1st April 2009

LION DR DOUGLAS BEGG 1926 - 2009
The Lions Club of Jersey reports with sadness the death of Charter Member Past President Lion Douglas Begg at the age of 83.  Lion Douglas had been ill for some time and yet despite his increasing frailty continued to attend dinner meetings in the car of his devoted daughter Heather.

Lion Douglas was president of the Jersey Club in 1968/69 and was many years the Club's Medic-Alert officer, earning many awards for his dedication and achievements in attracting new users. He was also a major fund-raiser for the Jersey Lions' own team in the annual Swimarathon which since 1972 has raised more than £2,500.000.

It was appropriate that the Club of which he was a founder should seek to reward him with a Life Membership, only the second the Club has awarded in its 46 years.  Sadly he died before the award could be made.

Lion David Gibson
Lions Club of Blackmore Vale

19th March 2009

It is with great sadness that we report that Lion David passed away. His son Andrew, felt that the last treatment of chemotherapy was too much for his father, and he seemed to fade away from that moment on.  Although prepared for this, it is a great loss to the family any donations should be sent to Leukaemia Research.

Lion Paul Lucas
Lions Club of Westbury

13th March 2009

It is with great sadness and a sense of personal loss that we report  the death of Paul, a man with a generosity of spirit that shone like a light on all that he did, a great friend to all he met and a man who gave willingly and freely of his time and effort in the service and support of others always with humility and humour.

Paul never sought recognition or reward for all that he did for his community but he will long be remembered for it.

Lion Gina Manfield
Lions Club of Cosham

13th March 2009

LION GINA MANFIELD 1948-2009

Although Gina was only a Lion for 5 years, joining Cosham Lions in 2004, she had been involved with Lions for many years. Her late husband Roy was twice President of Fareham dying in post in 2001. Throughout all these years both as a wife and as a Lion, Gina could always be relied on to be there to help with all activities (burger van, tombola stalls, fetes, youth exchange, social events etc). There will be many annual events that will never be quite the same. Gina not only supported the Club but also the District & the MD attending many Conventions. Gina was a true friend to everyone and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Lion Peter Ridley
Lions Club of Guernsey

8th March 2009

The Lions Club of Guernsey with great sadness, reports the death of a former President, Lion Peter Ridley at the age of 62. Owing to a long illness bravely borne had been granted privileged status but still managed to assist at the club's major fund raising events. Lion Peter had also held the offices of Treasurer and Fundraising committee chairman. His scrutiny of the accounts and the treasurer of the day were eagerly awaited at the monthly meetings. He had been a member of the club for 29 years and his dry humour and willingness to support the club will be sadly missed. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Jenny and his children at this very sad time for them all.

Lion Pat Young
Lions Club of Wimborne & Ferndown

1st March 2009

Wimborne & Ferndown Lions Club regrets to report the passing to higher service of Lion Pat Young.  In 2000, during his first stint as Mayor of Ferndown, Pat visited us to lend civic support to our Christmas food parcels and was so impressed that he joined us.  Pat was a very supportive member despite the distractions of a second term as Mayor and becoming Branch President the Royal British Legion.  Our Club will miss his ready wit and rich voice at our meetings and our condolences go to his widow Ros and their family.

Lion Alan Langley
Lions Club of Blandford Forum

23rd January 2009

The Lions of Blandford Forum are sad to announce the passing of Lion Alan Langley. Lion Alan lived in Winterbourne Kingston and is survived by his wife Frances.