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20th October 2013
Lion Sydney Longson
Lions Club of Jersey
The Lions Club of Jersey records with sorrow the death of Past District Governor Lion Sydney Longson.
Lion Sydney was a Charter Member at the Club’s formation in November 1963, was elected President for 1965/66 and served as District Governor for District 105D in 1983/84.
Lion Sydney was an architect, and the development of Maison des Landes Hotel for People with Disabilities, a Lions Club of Jersey project since 1965, which is now in the Club’s ownership, owes much to his expertise and will be a lasting legacy to him.
In addition to a wide range of Club offices, Lion Sydney was also the Club’s archivist and a long-serving member and chairman of the Constitution and Membership committee until his final illness prevented him participating this year.
It is a tribute to his inspirational skills and powers of persuasion that the Jersey Club has had 50 different presidents in it's 50 years.
Peter Garlick
Newsletter Editor
12th October 2013
Lion Alan McIntyre
Lions Club of Slough
It is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the passing away to higher service of our long serving member and Past President Lion Alan McIntyre.
Lion Alan served the local community with pride and dedication for over 30 years through the Lions Club of Slough.
Address for cards or messages
Arrangements for Lion Alan McIntyre from Slough Lions Club 105d as follows:
Monday 18th November 2013
Slough Crematorium, Stoke Road, Slough SL2 5AX at 1pm
followed by a Thanksgiving and Celebration of his Life at:
Trinity United Reformed Church, 106 Windsor Road, Slough, SL1 2JA at 2pm.
Buffet and Refreshments following service.
The Church is on the crossroads of Windsor Rd and Chalvey Rd.
As the Church Car Park is also used for Office Staff - Free Parking for the
Church Service will be available in Slough Bowls Club, Chalvey Road, Slough
(100yds from the Church).
Lynden McIntyre
Secretary
7th October 2013
Lion Jim Corrall
Lions Club of Henley on Thames
The Lions Club of Henley-on-Thames is very sad to report the passing of Lion Jim Corrall MJF.
Jim had been a staunch member of the club for 35 years and was our president 1984-1985. He served as chair of our Community Services Committee for many years during which time he was instrumental in introducing the drug awareness and life skills packs into every school in Henley and the surrounding area.
Lion Jim had been town mayor and was the chairman of the Henley Talking Newspaper for 21 years. He served on the management committee of the Henley Over 60's Day Centre and had been very active as a member of the town’s Community Services Committee for many years.
Jim was a widower who is survived by his only son, Martin. Lion Jim will be sadly missed
not only by the club but by the entire town of Henley.
Address for cards or messages
There will be a Committal Service in the Reading Crematorium, All Hallows Road, Reading RG4 5LP at 10:45 am on Friday 25th of October 2013 followed by a Memorial Service at Christ Church United Reformed Church, Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AG at 12 noon.
No flowers please but donations to the Sue Ryder Foundation would be welcome c/o Tomalin & Son, Funeral Directors, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AG.
Tel. 01491 573370
Dave Murray
Secretary
20th September 2013
Lion Ian Imray MBE
Lions Club of Fleet
The Lions Club of Fleet regret to announce that Lion Ian Imray MJF has passed to higher service following recent long periods in hospital with heart and bronchial problems.
Our sympathy goes to Ian's wife Joy and sons, Neville and Robin and their wives and children.
There will be a Service for Ian at 1pm on Wednesday 9th October at St Joseph's Church, Queens Road, Aldershot GU11 3JB followed by a cremation for close family and a Wake at 3:30pm at Bourne Court.
Tom Sayers
Webmaster
11th August 2013
Lion Don Cooper
Lions Club of Fleet
Fleet Lions regret to announce the passing of Don Cooper, who was a member from May 1991 until the end of June this year with a brief break in-between.
Don held various positions within the club, preferring to serve on our Community Service committee. He may be best remembered for arranging our Carol Concert over many years and organising holidays for senior citizens.
Our condolences to Don's family.
Tom Sayers
Webmaster
31st July 2013
Lion William Palmer
Lions Club of Pangbourne, Theale and District
Pangbourne, Theale and District are saddened to report the loss of Lion William (Bill) Palmer who passed to higher service last week.
His funeral will be at the Reading Crematorium, All Hallows Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 5LP at 11:30 on the 16th August.
Val Oakley
President
28th June 2013
Lion Jenny Stallard
Lions Club of Eastleigh
Members are sad to report the sudden death of Lion Jenny. Although only a member of the club for two years, having transferred from the Guernsey Club where she had been an active member navigating others around the island and taking part in their activities, she brought her own special individuality to the club’s meetings and became involved in most events.
Although very actively involved with Lions she still found time to help in the local ‘Age Concern’ shop. She will be sadly missed and our members’ thoughts are with her family, especially her daughter Kate and son James.
Chris Shehan
Secretary
30th May 2013
Lion Harry Greenslade
Lions Club of Meon Valley
Lion Harry Greenslade was well-known in the Meon Valley community and sadly passed away at the end of May.
After a long naval career, Harry lived for many years in Shirrell Heath and was one of our longest-standing members with almost 40 years service. He relinquished membership recently due to ill-health, but in his time had served as Club Treasurer, managed the 200 Club, run the Teddy-Bear Stall at local events, driven the minibus and been a regular collector on the Christmas Float. We shall miss him.
Ian Adams
Publicity Officer
29th May 2013
Lion John Bastable
Lions Club of Newbury
It is with deep regret the Lions Club of Newbury reports the passing to Higher Service of Lion John Bastable.
John joined the Club in 1979 and quickly persuaded the members it would be a good idea to purchase a large caravan, site it in a holiday park in Selsey and thus provide ready holidays for families in need. This is a tradition the Club continues today.
John was to remain our ‘Caravan Officer’ for 30 years and he will be sorely missed by all those who had the pleasure to know him; however his lasting legacy to those in need in Newbury lives on.
Lion John's funeral will be held on Friday 14th June at 2:15pm at the West Berkshire Crematorium, RG19 4LD.
This will be followed by a Buffet Lunch at the Berkshire Arms, RG7 5UX which is 500m along the A4 turning left from the Crematorium and heading towards Reading.
Address for cards or messages
No flowers, please, but any donations to the RSPB and sent to Geoffrey Church and Co, 48 Bishopwood Road, Tadley RG26 4HD with reference John Bastable.
David Merchant
DG Elect
8th May 2013
Lion Ian Birch
Lions Club of Yateley and District
It is with great regret that I have to inform you that PDG Ian Birch MJF died yesterday (8th), apparently following a fall.
Ian joined Yateley Lions over 25 years ago and became a very active member, becoming President in 1989. He went on to become District Governor in 1994/1995. He continued to remain an active member at Club, District and Multiple District level before ill health forced him to become virtually house-bound.
The funeral, subject to a death certificate being issued in time, will be held at Easthampstead Crematorium, Easthampstead Park, South Road, Nine Mile Ride, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 3DW on Tuesday 28th May at 11:15am and afterwards at The Casa Hotel, Handford Lane, Yateley GU46 6BT.
Ian Puttock
Secretary
21st April 2013
Lion Grant Turner
Lions Club of Winchester
My father Grant Turner was a life-long member of the Winchester Lions Club (now closed).
He raised money by putting on his famous Variety shows at the Winchester Guildhall.
Sadly, at the age of 85, he passed away on Sunday 21st of April 2013. Lions meant the world to him.
Thank you, Yours Sincerely, his daughter, Linsey.
Linsey Macdougall
Daughter
17th April 2013
Lion John Johnson
Lions Club of Jersey
The Lions Club of Jersey records with regret the death of Past President Lion John (Johnnie) Johnson.
Lion Johnnie joined the Lions Club of Jersey in 1964 and became President in 1974/75. He held most Club offices and for many years was honorary treasurer of the Trustees of Maison des Landes Hotel for people with disabilities, a major Jersey Lions Club project since the mid-1960s.
A robust debater, Lion Johnnie held strong views and was never fearful of expressing them and his contribution and the value of his long experience will be greatly missed.
The Club’s deepest sympathy goes to his wife Jacqui, children Michael and Sarah and their families.
The funeral takes place at Gouray Church, Gorey, Jersey at 1:15 pm Thursday 25 April.
Peter Tabb
8th April 2013
Lion Marion Swayne
Lions Club of Meon Valley
Marion joined our club in October 1999, having previously been a member of a Lions Club in Australia.
Marion was an active and respected member of the club, bringing her experience to bear in fundraising and welfare matters. Despite recent ill-health, she retained a close interest and continued to raise funds for the Meon Valley Lions Supporters Club.
She will be sadly missed and our deepest sympathy go to her family and partner Gerald.
Ian Adams
Publicity Officer
5th April 2013
Lion Vivian Morris
Lions Club of Henley on Thames
Members are very sad to report the passing of Lion Vivian Morris MJF, our last surviving charter member.
Lion Vivian was among the group who founded our club in 1971 and was a staunch worker and supporter of all of the club's activities until he had to withdraw due to his struggle with Parkinson's disease.
He remained a Privileged Lion until the day of his passing. He was twice club president including taking on the office during our 25th year.
He joins his wife Heulwen in higher service and our thoughts and prayers are with his son Antony, his daughter Nicola and their families.
Address for cards or messages
Family cremation at Reading Crematorium on Thursday, 18 April 2013 at 12:00pm followed by a memorial service at Christ Church, 46 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG, at 1:00pm.
No flowers. Donations to: Henley Lions Club c/o Tomalin & Son, 38 Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AG
Dave Murray
Secretary
3rd April 2013
Lion Alan Brown
Lions Club of Newbury
Members are deeply saddened by the loss of Lion Alan Brown MJF, the sole remaining Charter Member of the Club.
Alan will always be remembered as a much valued Lion who provided support and advice to both the new and the more experienced Lions. His words of wisdom, coupled with an extensive knowledge of the town and the early days of Lionism within the area, will be sorely missed.
Alan's funeral will take place on Tuesday 16th April at 12 noon at the West Berkshire Crematorium in Thatcham RG19 4LD
David Merchant
DG Elect
