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8th June 2018
Lion Peter Tolson
Lions Club of Loddon Valley
It is with deep sadness that Loddon Valley Lions Club report the sudden passing into higher service of Lion Peter Tolson.
Lion Peter was one of our newest members having been badged up only in August 2017 but was already a well-liked and much respected member of our club. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with Lion Vanessa, his widow, and the family.
The funeral service will be held at West Berkshire Crematorium, Bath Rd, Thatcham RG19 4LD on 5th July at 12:00 noon.
Address for cards or messages
Lion Vanessa has asked for no cards nor flowers but a donation to Bloodwise, a charity they both supported, could be made in lieu if desired.
https://bloodwise.org.uk/donate
Bob Prevost
Secretary
30th April 2018
Lion Peter Cook
Lions Club of Trowbridge
Details to follow...
Fred Massey
6th April 2018
Lion Colin Marshall
Lions Club of Christchurch
Christchurch Lions Club regret to announce the passing to higher service of Lion Colin Marshall, a Melvin Jones Fellow.
Our thoughts are with Colin's wife Pip and family at this sad time.
A Memorial Service for Colin is to be held at 11am on Friday, 11th May 2018 at the Priory Church, Quay Road, Christchurch BH23 1BU.
Richard Allen
Secretary
18th March 2018
Lion John Greenaway PDG
Lions Club of Trowbridge
It is with much sadness I have to inform you that our friend, MJF and Past District Governor John passed yesterday following a short illness.
Glayne and his family were by his side.
There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for John at St James Church, Church Street, Trowbridge BA14 8RU on Thursday 29th March at 11am.
Richard Loverock
President
24th January 2018
Lion Ken Riley MJF
Lions Club of Ringwood and Fordingbridge
It is with considerable sadness that the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club report the passing of Lion PCC Ken Riley on 24th January 2018, aged 97 years.
Ken was a Charter Member of the Bournemouth Club and served as President in 1963/4. He was elected as 105D District Governor 1970/71 and subsequently appointed Chairman of Council 1971/72. He resigned from Lions in 1975 due to health and business problems but rejoined the Wadebridge (105SW) Club in 2008 where he was awarded an MJF.
On relocating to Hampshire in 2015 he transferred to the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Club.
Ken was an outstanding Lion and a Gentleman in every sense of the word and his presence will be sorely missed.
Funeral arrangements The Funeral will take place on 13th February 2018 at 1:30 pm at The Church of Holy Ascension, Church Lane, Hyde, Fordingbridge SP6 2QJ and be in the form of a service of thanksgiving in celebration of Ken’s life.
The family have suggested it's not necessary to wear black and nothing too formal. Family flowers only with donations for Cancer Research if desired.
Refreshments will be served in the Church Hall following the Service.
Members of the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club extend their sincere condolences to the surviving family and friends.
Address for cards or messages
The Funeral Directors are I N Newman Ltd, 22 High Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire SP6 1AX Telephone 01425 656286
Barrie Richardson
Treasurer
31st October 2017
Lion Bob Bone
Lions Club of Loddon Valley
It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of Lion Bob Bone who has been a very active member of Loddon Valley Lions Club for the past 32 years having served twice as President as well as holding the position of Treasurer for a number of terms. He will be greatly missed within our club.
His funeral will take place at the West Berkshire Crematorium, Thatcham, RG19 4LD at 12:00 on 15th November 2017.
Family flowers only but donations in his memory may be made to the Basing Unit, Basingstoke & North Hants Hospital.
Bob Prevost
Secretary
13th October 2017
Lion Tom Brown
Lions Club of Blandford & District
Blandford & District Lions Club are sad to announce the passing to higher service of former member Thomas (Tom) Brown.
Tom was a member of Blandford & District Lions Club until his long fight with Parkinson's disease.
Our thoughts are with Jenny his wife and all the family.
Tom's funeral will be held at Poole Crematorium, Gravel Hill, Broadstone, Poole BH17 9BQ on Friday 20 October at 10:30 and afterwards at The Greyhound, North Street, Winterborne Kingston, Blandford Forum DT11 9AZ.
Tony Ives
Secretary
6th September 2017
Lion Robert Athis
Lions Club of Alton
Details to follow...
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13th August 2017
Lion Fred Waterman
Lions Club of Alton
Details to follow...
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