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With regret, the following deaths are announced:
Edward Higgins - With regret, the death is announced of Edward (Ted) Higgins on 30 01 12 aged 79. Edward served on Blue Watch at Aldershot Fire Station as a sub officer until his retirement in August 1984. Edward also held the British Empire Medal. Edward leaves wife Maureen. Notification was received from Edward's son Andy on 30 01 12. The funeral will be held on 16 02 12 at St. Michaels Church, Aldershot at 1245 hours. Family and close friends will attend the cremation afterwards. Employees attending should not wear uniform. No flowers please, donations may be made to Parkinsons UK, c/o Finch & Sons Funeral Directors, 123 High Street, Aldershot, GU11 1TT. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Alec Relf - With regret, the death is announced of Alec (Robey) Relf on 27 01 12 aged 87. Alec served at Overton Fire Station as a retained leading fireman until his retirement in January 1973. Alec leaves wife Margaret and sons Andrew and Stephen. Notification was received from Peter Cowmeadow on 31 01 12.
The funeral will be held on 16 02 12 at Basingstoke Crematorium (North Waltham) at 1100 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Family flowers only please, donations may be made to Naomi House. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Cyril Fry - With regret, the death is announced of Cyril Fry on 25 01 12 aged 84. Cyril served with Middlesex Fire Brigade from 1949 until he transferred to Hampshire in 1962, serving at Aldershot and Basingstoke as a Firefighter, retiring in 1978. Notification was received from CM Bowen at Basingstoke Fire Station on 26 01 12. The funeral will be held on 06 02 12 at Basingstoke Crematorium at 1400 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Floral tributes and donations to the Kingfisher Trust Day Centre may be sent to Spencer & Payton, 308 Worting Road, Basingstoke, RG22 5DS. Key service contact will be Clare Scovell.
Ernie Howls - With regret, the death is announced of Ernie Howls on 13 12 11 aged 76. Ernie served at Gosport, retained. Notification was received from Chris Lunn on 4 01 12. The funeral will be held on 6 01 12 at Anne's Hill Cemetery Chapel at 1000 hours. Floral tributes may be sent via Crosslands, Forton Road, Gosport. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Jon Johnson - With regret, the death is announced of Jon Johnson on 1 01 12. Jon served at Southsea as a fireman. Notification was received from Chris Lunn on 4 01 12. The funeral will be held on 16 01 12 at Portchester Crematorium at 1530 hours. Floral tributes may be sent via Mayfields Funeral Directors, 90 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LN. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Fred Arthur Ellis - With regret, the death is announced of Fred Arthur Ellis on 16 12 11 aged 68. Fred served at Hamble Fire Station as a retained firefighter until leaving in May 1993. Fred leaves son Stewart (who also served at Hamble Fire Station) and daughter Joanne. Notification was received from Watch Manager Mark Williams on 02 01 12. The funeral will be held on 06 01 12 at St. Andrews Church, Hamble at 1230 hours. Family flowers only please. Donations can be made to Prostate Cancer Charity c/o Hughes Funeral Directors, 46 St. Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Francies James Brewer - With regret, the death is announced of Francis James Brewer on 02 12 11, aged 79. Francis joined Portsmouth City Fire Brigade in December 1955 and left in May 1982 as Station Officer. Francis leaves children Stephen, Adele and Julia. Notification was received from Francis' son Stephen on 05 12 11. The funeral will be held on 19 12 11 at Portchester Crematorium at 1200 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Floral tributes may be sent via Barrells, The Funeral Directors Ltd, 245 Fratton Road, Portsmouth. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Christopher Thompson - With regret, the death is announced of Christopher Thompson (Chris) on 17 09 11 aged 85. Chris served at Eastleigh and then headquarters as the Chief's driver until his retirement in September 1981. He leaves wife Olive and two daughters. Notification was received from Bill Bates on 19 09 11. The funeral will be held on 30 09 11 at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Hedge End, Southampton at 1515 hours. There will be a get together afterwards at the Brigadier Gerard, Horton Heath. Employees attending may wear uniform. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Elliott Harding - With regret the death is announced of Elliott Harding on 21 08 11 aged 24. He served at Workshops as a technician until he left on 28 02 09. He leaves his mother, father, two sisters and three brothers. Notification was received from Elliott's father, Ian Harding on 24 08 11. The funeral will be held on Friday 16 09 11 at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Bubb Lane, West End, SO30 2HL at 1345 hours.
Following the cremation, there will be a wake to celebrate Elliott's life at 457 (Hampshire Yeomanry) Battery, 106 (Yeomanry) Regiment - Royal Artillery, Blighmont TA Centre, Milbrook Road, Southampton, SO15 0AJ. Employees attending may wear uniform. Family flowers only, donations can be made to the Royal Artillary Fund via Beestons Funeral Directors, 35 Bridge Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 7GP. To give Elliott's father an idea of numbers to cater for at the wake, could you please e-mail ann-marie.bishton@hantsfire.gov.uk stating you will be attending. Key service contact will be Ann-Marie Bishton.
Charles Beebe - with regret, the death is announced of Charles Beebe (Charlie) on 12 08 11 aged 89. Charlie served at Woolston Fire Station as a firefighter until 1976 and then at Stores as an assistant storekeeper until his retirement in November 1986. Charlie leaves daughter Sally. Notification was received from Barry Stevens on 15 08 11. The funeral will be held on 30 08 11 at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Hedge End, Southampton at 1045 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Family flowers only please, but donations can be made to Guide dogs for the blind, C/O R C Payne Funeral Directors, 485 Bitterne Road East, Southampton, SO18 5EQ. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
John Kingshott - with regret, the death is announced of John Kingshott on 3 07 11 aged 76. John served at Sutton Scotney as Leading Firefighter from 1961 until 1966. John leaves wife Margaret, 2 daughters and 2 sons. Notification was received from John's son Roy on 18 07 11. The funeral was held on Thursday 14 07 11. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Malcolm Patrick Whitehouse - with regret, the death is announced of Malcolm Patrick Whitehouse on 20 06 11, aged 73. Malcolm served at A Division, Headquarters as Divisional Commander, until his retirement in January 1993. Malcolm leaves wife Doreen. Notification was received from Pete Cowmeadow on 27 06 11. The funeral will be held on 29 06 11 at St. Marys Church, Old Basing at 1400 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Steve Cardy - With regret, the death is announced of Steve Cardy. Although Steve did not serve with HFRS, he served for 28 years with the MOD at Fleetlands, where he received a bravery award when his crew self mobilised to an explosion at a local business. Many personnel will have known Steve for his role in recent years as the FFC Shopkeeper, attending many HFRS events and open days to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity. His funeral will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Friday 24 06 11 at 1200 hours.
Terry Pattison - with regret, the death is announced of Terry Pattison on 12 06 11 aged 72 . Terry joined the Southampton City Fire Brigade in May 1963 and retired in July 1993 as Divisional Commander of C Division. Terry leaves wife Pauline. Notification was received from Martyn Long on 13 06 11. The funeral of Terry Pattison will be held on 24 06 11 at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Bubb Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 2HL at 1045 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
I would like to thank all members, past members and friends of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service for the support my family and I received at Terry's funeral. Pauline Pattison.
Peter Coward - with regret, the death is announced of Peter Coward on 29 05 11 aged 86. Peter served at the Fire Service between June 1961 and January 1977. Notification was received from Stan Bairsto of the retired members association at Greater Manchester Fire Service on 31 05 11. The funeral will be held on 17 06 11 at Macclesfield Crematorium, Cheshire at 1040 hours and afterwards at Poynton British Legion, George Road West, Poynton. Employees attending may wear uniform. No flowers please but donations can be made to the Fire Fighters Charity via Cath Palmer at Greater Manchester Fire Service, Headquarters, 146 Bolton Road, Swinton, M27 8US. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Trevor (Peter) Sadler - with regret, the death is announced of Trevor (Peter) Sadler on 13 05 11 aged 70 . Trevor served at Emsworth Fire Station as a leading firefighter until his retirement in June 1994 . Trevor leaves wife Penny and children Helen and Peter. Notification was received from Firefighter Glen Willie on 17 05 11.
A celebration of Trevor's life will be held on 27 05 11 at Portchester Crematorium (South Chapel) at 1030 hours and afterwards at the Jolly Roger, Priddys Hard, Gosport. Employees attending may wear uniform. No flowers please but donations can be made to the Fire Fighter's Charity. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Dennis York - with regret, the death is announced of Dennis York (Den) on 25 04 11 aged 79. Den served at Lymington Fire Station as a firefighter until his retirement in 1986. Den leaves wife Alma and children Mike and Lesley. Notification was received from Group Manager Mike Scott on 03 05 11. A memorial service will be held on 09 05 11 at St. Marks Church, Pennington at 1400 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. No flowers please but donations can be made to Oakhaven Hospice via Diamonds Funeral Directors. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
John Watterson - with regret, the death is announced of John Watterson on 22 04 11 aged 60. John served at Basingstoke Fire Station. John leaves wife Lin and children Emily, Mark, Stacey and Claire. Notification was received from Firefighter Andy Stinton on 27 04 11. The funeral service will be held on 09 05 11 at Hallows Church, Whitchurch at 1200 hours. Employees attending should not wear uniform. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Desmond Heath - with regret, the death is announced of Desmond Harry Heath (Ted) on 11 04 11 aged 85. Ted served at Horndean Fire Station as Officer in Charge until his retirement in March 1981. Ted leaves sons Michael, Trevor and Kevin and daughter Marilin. Notification was received from Watch Manager Boyd on 11 04 11. The funeral service will be held on 26 04 11 at Portchester Crematorium at 1430 hours and after at Horndean Football Club, Five Heads Road, Horndean. Employees attending may wear uniform. Floral tributes may be sent via Barrells The Funeral Directors Ltd, 380 London Road, Waterlooville. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
James Haines - with regret, the death is announced of James Ivor Haines (Jim) on 22 03 11 aged 84. Jim served at Hythe Fire Station as a part time Station Officer until his retirement in September 1981. Jim leaves wife Edna and children Tricia, Chris, Sandra, Carol and Michael. Notification was received from Steve Broomfield on 29 03 11. The funeral service will be held on 05 04 11 at Southampton Crematorium (West Chapel) at 1430 hours and afterwards at Pilgrim Inn, Main Road, Marchwood. No flowers please, but donations may be made to The Fire Fighters Charity c/o Hallum Funeral Care, Holbury. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Alan Wellman - with regret, the death is announced of Alan (Ginger) Wellman on 11 03 11 aged 66. Alan served at Basingstoke as a wholetime firefighter until his retirement in June 1990. Notification was received from Neil Buckner on 14 03 11.
The funeral will be held on 22 03 11 at City Crematorium, Washingborough Road, Lincoln, LN41EF at 1430 hours.
Anyone wishing to attend the funeral should contact Chris Walsh at Basingstoke Fire Station. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Arthur Leslie Rowe - with regret, the death is announced of Arthur Leslie Rowe on 25 02 11 aged 86. Arthur served at Portsmouth as a wholetime fireman until leaving in 1953. Arthur leaves a son, Robert and daughters Lynda and Sharon. Notification was received from Arthur's son Robert on 07 03 11. A memorial service will be held on 14 03 11 at St. Marys Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth at 1400 hours followed by a burial. Employees attending may wear uniform. Floral tributes and donations to Help for Heroes may be made sent via Barrells The Funeral Directors. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Jonn Evans - with regret, the death is announced of John Evans on 09 02 11 aged 96.John served in the Southampton Fire Brigade, the National Fire Service and Hampshire Fire Service until his retirement as divisional officer in June 1974.John leaves wife Gladys, son Tim and daughter Tessa. Notification was received from John's son Tim on 18 02 11.The funeral service will be held on 01 03 11 at St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lyndhurst at 1430 hours and afterwards at Lyndhurst Community Centre. Employees attending may wear uniform.No flowers, please, but donations may be made to Friends of Lyndhurst Surgery C/O J. Sturneys Funeral Directors (Tel. 023 8028 2264).Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Frederick Harry Hammond - with regret, the death is announced of Frederick Harry Hammond on 22 01 11 aged 84. Fred served at Cosham Fire Station as a Firefighter until his retirement in May 1977. Fred leaves a wife Hilda. Notification was received from Mr Ishwood on 28 01 11. The funeral service will be held on 03 02 11 at Portchester Crematorium at 1430 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Ray Wilkins - with regret the death is announced of Ray Wilkins on 21 02 11 aged 63. Ray served at Redbridge Fire Station until his retirement as leading fireman in March 1977. Notification was received from Watch Manager Steve Tolley on 22 02 11. The funeral will be held on Monday 07 03 11 at Ealing Church at 1200 hours and afterwards at Exbury Hall Club. No flowers, please, but donations can be made to Cancer Research via Powell Undertakers, Ealing. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Dorothy Brightman - with regret, the death is announced of Dorothy Brightman on 17 01 11 aged 93. Dorothy served at Hayling Island Control Room and was also a war time AFS Controller during 1939 to 1945. Dorothy leaves a daughter. Notification was received from Chris Lunn 19 01 11. The funeral service will be held on 31 0111 at Portchester Crematorium at 1145 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Family flowers only. Key service contact will be Ann-Marie Bishton.
Derek John Towler (Tom) - with regret, the death is announced of Derek John Towler (Tom) on 4 01 11 aged 70. Derek served at Fareham Fire Station as a retained Firefighter until his retirement in September 1986. Derek leaves wife Pearl. Notification was received from Derek's son Barry on 7 01 11. The funeral service will be held on 24 01 11 at Portchester Crematorium at 1230 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. No flowers please but donations may be sent to Cancer Research UK. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
David Flitter - With regret, the death is announced of David Flitter on 27 12 10 aged 66. David served at Fareham Fire Station as a retained Firefighter until his retirement. David leaves a wife, Maureen, son Neil and daughter Alison. Notification was received from Paul Rogerson on 01 01 11. The funeral service will be held on 10 01 11 at Portchester Crematorium at 1530 hours. No flowers please but donations may be sent to the Renal Unit at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth via Nigel Chamberlain Funeral Directors of Bishops Waltham. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Thomas Atkins - With regret, the death is announced of Thomas Atkins on 25 11 10 aged 97. Thomas served at Redbridge Fire Station as a fireman until his retirement in June 1957. Thomas leaves a wife Pearl. Notification was received from Pearl Atkins on 25 11 10. The funeral service will be held on 07 12 10 at Portchester Crematorium at 1215 hours. Employees attending should not wear uniform. Floral tributes or donations may be sent via Mayfield Funeral Directors in Elmgrove. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Raymond Frederick Webber - With regret, the death is announced of Raymond Frederick Webber on Thursday 11.11.10 aged 85. After leaving the RAF, Raymond joined Portsmouth Fire Brigade as a Fireman in 1950 and left in 1962 as a Leading Fireman. Raymond leaves a wife, Jean, children Pauline, Ian, Michael and Rachael, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Notification was received from Elizabeth Webber on 22.11.10. The funeral service will be held on 29 11 10 at Portchester Crematorium at 1530 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Floral tributes may be sent, or donations made, to the Stroke Association. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Phyllis MacGregor - With regret, the death is announced of Phyllis MacGregor on Friday 12 11 10 aged 95. Phyllis served at Copnor, Southsea and Cosham Fire Stations as a Leading Firewoman until her retirement in 1980. Notification was received from Robert Hickman on Friday 19 11 10. The cremation will take place on Tuesday 30 11 10 at Portchester Crematorium at 1530 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Stewart Hamilton-Cutler - with regret, the death is announced of Stewart Hamilton-Cutler aged 64. Stewart served at Droxford Fire Station as a Crew Manager until leaving in July 1991. Notification was received from David Evans on 08 11 10. The funeral service will be held on 18 11 10 at Portchester Crematorium at 1215 hours. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Charles Leach - With regret, the death is announced of Charles Leach on 29 10 10 aged 84. Charles served as an Assistant Divisional Officer until his retirement in September 1983. Charles leaves a widow, Esme. Notification was received from Pete Cowmeadow on 01 11 10. Funeral details will follow soon. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Dennis Phippen - With regret, the death is announced of Dennis Phippen on 05 10 10 aged 83. Dennis served at Whitchurch Fire Station until his retirement as a Sub Officer in the 1980's. Dennis leaves widow Margaret, son Jeffery and daughter Jenny. Notification was received from Colin Carter on 10 10 10. The funeral service will be held on 21 10 10 at Basingstoke Crematorium at 1445 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. Family flowers only please. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Alfred George Knight - With regret, the death is announced of Alfred George Knight on 19 09 10 aged 100. Alfred served at Botley Fire Station until his retirement as a Leading Firefighter in 1959. Notification was received from Mark Woods on 29 09 10. The funeral service will be held on 01 10 10 at Wessex Vale Crematorium at 1430 hours. No flowers please but donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Cyril Henry Charles Reading - It is with regret that the death is announced of Cyril Henry Charles Reading on 04 09 10 aged 90. He served at Alton Fire Station until his retirement as a Sub Officer in 1981. He leaves a widow, Joan, daughter Janis, son Peter (who is retained at Cheshire fire and rescue service) and four grandchildren.The funeral service will be held on Monday 20 09 10 at St Lawrence's Church, Church Street, Alton at 1230 hours. Donations to Kemp and Stevens Undertakers, Alton. Donations are to be shared equally between Dementia UK and the Fire fighters Charity. Key service contact will be Clare Scovell.
Rex Stroud - It is with regret we announce the death of Rex Stroud on 31 08 10 aged 92. Rex served at Southampton fire brigade until his retirement as a Sub Officer in 1973.The funeral service will be held on Tuesday 14 09 10 at the East Chapel, Southampton Crematorium at 1100 hours.Key service contact will be Ann-Marie Bishton.
Les Doherty - It is with regret we announce the death of Les Doherty on 01 08 10, aged 62. Les served as a Station Officer at Andover, Gosport, Redbridge, Winchester and HQ Fire Safety until his retirement in January 1998. Les leaves a wife Christine and daughters Karen and Lynn. We received notification from Malcolm Lucas on 02 08 10. The funeral will be held on 16 08 10 at Southampton Crematorium (East Chapel) at 1400 hours and afterwards at the Old Comrades Club in Romsey. Employees attending may wear uniform. No flowers please but donations may be given to the Oxford Radcliffe Hospital Fund via A. H. Cheater Funeral Directors, Romsey. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Graham Tickner - It is with regret we announce the death of Graham Tickner. Graham served as an Officer in Charge at Grayshott until leaving in March 1980. We received notification from Paul Burton on 27 07 10. The funeral will take place on 04 08 10 at Guildford Crematorium at 1500 hours. No floral tributes please. Donations can be made to a cancer charity care of Grayshott Fire Station. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Trevor Evans (Taffy) - It is with regret we announce the death of Trevor Evans (Taffy) on 30 04 10, aged 87. Trevor served as a Station Officer at Gosport, Aldershot, Eastleigh and Lyndhurst until his retirement on 16 10 76. Trevor leaves a wife Frances and 6 children (including Steve who retired recently as watch manager of Totton). We received notification from Steve Evans on 01 05 10. There will be a thanksgiving ceremony at Romsey Abbey at 11:00 on Friday 14 05 10. This ceremony will be preceded by a private committal. The family will be pleased to see Trevor's friends and colleagues at Romsey Abbey and invite all to meet afterwards at the White Horse Hotel in Market Place, Romsey. Dress code is optional. No flowers please but donations can be made to the Nightingale Lodge Residents Fund care of AH Cheater Funeral Directors, Romsey. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Headley Thornton (Eddie) - It is with regret we announce the death of Headley Thornton (Eddie) on 05 04 10, aged 77. Headley served as a Sub Officer at Portsmouth, Farnborough, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and Winchester until his retirement on 12 12 83. Headley leaves a wife, 2 daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We received notification from Bill Bates on 13 04 10. The funeral is to be held on Wednesday 21 04 10 at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Hedge End, Southampton, at 1515 hours followed by a reception at the Brigadier Gerard, Horton Heath, Southampton at 1600 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. No flowers please but donations can be made to the Stroke Association or the Diabetes Society. Please contact Claire Futter by Monday 19 04 10 if you would like to attend the reception at the Brigadier Gerard so that the family can finalise catering arrangements. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Albert Barett - It is with regret we announce the death of Albert Barrett (Bruby), aged 74 after a short illness. Albert served as a Firefighter at Petersfield Fire Station for approximately 23 Years. Albert leaves a widow Sheila, son Adrian and grandchildren. We received notification from Watch Manager Ian Burrows on 18 03 10. The funeral is to be held on Friday 26 03 10 at Grantham Crematorium, Lincolnshire, at 1400 hours. Employees attending may wear uniform. His wife has said it would be very nice to see a representative from either Hampshire or Lincolnshire (FireFighters Charity or a station) as he was very proud of serving for the Fire Service. No flowers please but donations can be made to the FireFighters Charity. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Ron Kellie - It is with regret we announce the death of Ron Kellie on 18 05 10, aged 83. Ron served as a Leading Firefighter at Alton until his retirement on 31 12 74. Ron leaves a wife Sally and three children Ron, Sean and Kevin. We received notification from Graham Howlett on 19 05 10. The funeral will take place on 28 05 10 at Aldershot Crematorium at 10:30 hours. Dress code is optional. No flowers please but donations can be made to the RNLI and the Fire Fighters Charities. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Cecil Miles - It is with regret we announce the death of Cecil Miles on 19 06 10 aged 86. Cecil served as a Firefighter at Alton, Aldershot and Farnborough until his retirement in 1976. Details were received from Nigel Jones via Mr Norman Boswell on 29 06 10. The funeral will be held on Friday 02 07 10 at Aldershot Crematorium, Guildford Road, Aldershot, GU12 4BP at 12 noon. Employees attending may wear uniform. No flowers but donations can be made to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Fund. Main Contact John Davenport.
John Black on 17 11 09, aged 64. John served as a Retained Firefighter at Hartley Wintney and Odiham Fire Stations as well as a full time officer in the Airport Fire Service. The Airport Fire Service group is BAA, which has seven airports throughout the UK. John was Chief Fire Officer of this organisation until his retirement in 2000. John leaves a widow, Debbie. We received notification from Watch Manager Dave Bartlett on 24 11 09. The funeral is to be held on Friday 27 11 09 at Eastbourne Crematorium, Hide Hollow, Langley, Eastbourne, BN23 8AE at 1515 hours and afterwards at the Grand Hotel, Eastbourne Sea Front. Employees attending may wear uniform. No flowers please but donations can be made to St Wilfred's Hospice, through Haine and Son Ltd, 19 South Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4UJ, Tel: 01323 727801. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Frank Griffin, aged 76, on 16 11 09 following a long illness. Frank served in the control rooms at North Hill House and The Castle, Winchester as a Sub Officer from 07 06 60 until 30 04 73. He leaves a widow Diana and sons Mark, Duncan and Trevor (a Firefighter at Winchester) and grandchildren. Notification was received from his son Trevor. Funeral details to follow. Key service contacts are Peter Cowmeadow and Claire Futter
Norman Tubbs on 9 11 09 aged 83. He served in the Auxiliary Fire Service (Post WWII) at Totton as a despatch rider. Notification was received from Watch Manager Steve Evans on 12 November 2009. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Albert Chalmers on 09 10 09 aged 91. He served at Southsea, Cosham and Copnor as a Firefighter until his retirement in 1972. Donations can be made to the Alzheimers and Dementia Society. Notification was received from his daughter Wendy Chalmers and the key service contact is Claire Futter.
Stephen Doe on 21 08 09 aged 56. He served at fire stations in Portsmouth and Fareham until his retirement as a watch manager 2004. Notification was received from Group Manager Alan Murray on 25 08 09. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
George Bennett on 19 06 09 aged 95. He served at Copnor, Southsea and Cosham as a Firefighter until his retirement in 1972. He leaves two children. Notification was received from Mick Barrett on 23 06 09. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
Arthur Tanner - With regret, the death is announced of Arthur Tanner QFSM, aged 85. Arthur was Chief Fire Officer of the Southampton Fire Brigade until April 1974 and who on amalgamation became the Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the newly formed Hampshire Fire Brigade until his retirement. Notification was received from Deputy Chief Fire Officer Alan House on Thursday 15 10 09. Key service contact will be Claire Futter.
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