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13th October 2014
Lion Peter Barker
Lions Club of Portsmouth
Please note the sad news of Peter’s passing to higher service at home this morning.
Peter's son Steve and his Daughter Lion Sally Barker (Club President) are supporting his Mother, Janet.
Obviously at this time there is no other information however the Almoner will be advised in due course of funeral arrangements.
FURTHER NOTE
Lion Peter Barker’s funeral was held yesterday and there was a church full of his friends and family. Peter was aged 77 and had been in poor health for some months. He was also a member of the Pituitary Gland Association being a sufferer for over 20 years . This never stopped him caring for the community. One of his last acts, a few weeks before he died, was to thank the nurses in the hospital by presenting a basket of sweets and fruit as a 'thank you'! ............ ‘Others before himself’ was his way of living his life .
Peter's wife Janet wishes to thank all those lions who sent condolences.
FINAL TRIBUTE
Peter Barker joined Portsmouth Lions in 1994. Peter was passionate about Lions and Lions gave him the tools to help others. All those who knew him found him to be caring and compassionate and he found his true role on the welfare committee.
Peter was equally at home fundraising and procuring raffle prizes, he attended events with his winning smile and easy manner. As a family man Peter understood that the same glue which hold families together also holds the family of lions together, social occasions were so important to him and he enjoyed Charters and Conventions, especially ‘Red and White on the Isle of Wight’ in his presidential year.
One of his greatest achievements, together with Pat Nixon from Cosham Lions, was the formation of the Pride of St Edmunds Leo Club – how he enjoyed the company of young people and he was able to speak to them as if they were his own children. They, in turn looked upon him as a kindly uncle who took them to places such as Paultons Park. The coach trip to Paultons enabled him to help the young carers and other families who would not otherwise have been able to afford the entrance fee.
Peter had a natural warmth as anyone who knew him will uphold, he was equally at home talking to Lord Mayors (or even District Governors) as well as the hundreds of people from all walks of life, whom he persuaded to take home a Message in a Bottle container for their fridge, again another passion of his.
We, the members of Portsmouth Lions club have our own happy memories of Peter. Peter loved life and anyone who ever met him loved Peter. We will miss Peter, his loyalty, his enthusiasm, his smile. We will all miss a good friend, a lovely man.
And finally... Peter had a little book of Graces and this is one to remember:-
"May we not be like porridge cold and stodgy, but like Cornflakes, Crisp and Ready to Serve!"
John Apps
pp Secretary
30th September 2014
Lion Stan Boon
Lions Club of IOW Ventnor
Sorry no details
30th April 2014
Lion Syd Perry
Lions Club of Yateley and District
The Lions Club of Yateley & District is very sad to advise that Lion Syd Perry (MJF) died on 30th April aged 92 following a short time in hospital.
Syd was a charter member of Yateley Lions being President in 1983/84 and again in 1993/94. He held many other posts in our club including treasurer.
Until just recently he was a very active member involved in fund raising, welfare and regularly attending club and committee meetings.
Syd was a "true gentleman" making a positive influence on the members of our club, past and present. He will be sadly missed by both our club and the local community.
Our sympathy goes to his children John, Debra & Sue and their families, also his sister Dot.
Syd`s funeral will be held at St Mary`s Church, Church Road, Eversley, Hampshire, RG27 0PX at 11:00am on Tuesday 13th May and afterwards at The Ely Hotel, London Road (A30), Yateley, Hampshire, GU17 9LJ.
Address for cards or messages
Flowers or donations to Cancer Research may be sent to George Parker & Sons, Funeral Directors, White Lodge Court, Reading Road, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7RX.
Dave Myland
Secretary
28th April 2014
Lion Richard Gillam
Lions Club of Blackmore Vale
Passed away peacefully on April 28th 2014 at his home in Sturminster Newton. Richard Ivor aged 83 years. Private cremation.
Thanksgiving to be held at St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Sturminster Newton DT10 1DB on Friday 9th May at 12 noon. No black please. No flowers please.
Address for cards or messages
Donations if desired for Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Colorectal & Stoma Care Dept) or Marie Curie Care c/o:
Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, Templecombe BA8 ORB
Tel: 01963 362570
Geoff Nash
Club Almoner
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
