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by Steven Cole
Fri Mar 27, 2026 11:37 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: JOHN HAIR (HEADQUARTERS)
Replies: 1
Views: 2446

JOHN HAIR (HEADQUARTERS)

It is with sad regret to announce that Len Clark has contacted me to say that John Hair passed away peacefully on Thursday 29th January 2026 aged 87. He leaves wife Margaret.

John Hair (seated left) taken in 2013 at the London Reunion
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by Steven Cole
Fri Mar 27, 2026 11:22 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: DAVE HUMPHEREYS (SHAPWICK REGION)
Replies: 0
Views: 1738

DAVE HUMPHEREYS (SHAPWICK REGION)

It is with sad regret to announce that Len Clark has contacted me to say that Dave Humpherys passed away unexpectedly yesterday, Thursday 26th March 2026 at 8:10am. He was aged 86 on 10th March. He leaves wife Mavis, daughter Sharon and granddaughter Amie. Further details will be posted as they are ...
by Steven Cole
Tue Mar 24, 2026 6:22 pm
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: GEORGE EPHGRAVE (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)
Replies: 2
Views: 9563

Wake Details

Bob Witherspoon has emailed with details of the wake to be held after the internment in Bishops Auckland Cemetery at the following location:

Bishop Auckland Golf Club, High Plains, Durham Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8DL
by Steven Cole
Sat Mar 14, 2026 8:12 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: GEORGE EPHGRAVE (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)
Replies: 2
Views: 9563

Funeral Details.

Bob Witherspoon contacted me yesterday with George's funeral details as follows:

Tuesday 31st March, 13:00 hrs at St Andrews Church, St Andrews Road, South Church, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RU, followed by an interment in Bishops Auckland Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired may ...
by Steven Cole
Sat Mar 07, 2026 5:45 pm
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: ERIC DAVIES (SPTO - NORTHERN REGION)
Replies: 0
Views: 3482

ERIC DAVIES (SPTO - NORTHERN REGION)

It is with sad regret to announce that Natasha Stotton emailed me earlier today to say after finding this site she has informed me that her grandfather, Eric Davies, passed away on 24th November 2023 aged 82. His wife, Barbara, sadly passed away on 27th March 2025.

In 2008 Eric wrote an article ...
by Steven Cole
Sat Feb 28, 2026 10:29 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: GEORGE EPHGRAVE (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)
Replies: 2
Views: 9563

GEORGE EPHGRAVE (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)

It is with sad regret to announce that Bob Witherspoon emailed to say that George Ephgrave had passed away unexpectedly on Monday 23rd February aged 83 years. Dearly beloved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Trudy and Nicola, dear father-in-law to Barry and the late Colin and loving grandad and ...
by Steven Cole
Fri Dec 12, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: JOHN CROSSFIELD (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)
Replies: 1
Views: 6168

Funeral Details

The following information is from the Evening Chronicle Newcastle

JOHN CROSSFIELD
(Rowlands Gill) 4/11/45 - 24/11/25

John had a very full life. He was a loving husband and will be sadly missed by his wife Norma of nearly 50 years. He was a kind man, as their many friends from across the world ...
by Steven Cole
Wed Nov 26, 2025 8:29 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: JOHN CROSSFIELD (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)
Replies: 1
Views: 6168

JOHN CROSSFIELD (SWT - MARLEY HILL DEPOT)

It is with sad regret to announce that Bob Witherspoon emailed me yesterday to say that John Crossfield had passed away on Monday 24th November. He leaves a wife, Norma. Other details will be posted here as they are known.

Personal Message
I'm so sorry to hear that John has passed away. During ...
by Steven Cole
Sat Nov 15, 2025 6:21 pm
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: ALLAN CRABB (SHAPWICK DEPOT)
Replies: 1
Views: 6100

ALLAN CRABB (SHAPWICK DEPOT)

It is with sad regret to announce that James Bobbett (G0MSL) emailed me yesterday to say that Allan Crabb had passed away earlier this week. Other details will be published here as they are known.
by Steven Cole
Sat Jul 05, 2025 11:45 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MILES DEXTER - (CENTRAL STORES)
Replies: 0
Views: 64635

MILES DEXTER - (CENTRAL STORES)

It is with sad regret to announce that Miles Dexter passed away on 25th June 2025. The service to remember and celebrate his life is to be held on Thursday 17th July 2025 at 13:15hrs at the following location:

Green Acres Heartherley Park
Headley
Grayshott Road
Hindhead
GU35 8LA

Details of the ...
by Steven Cole
Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:59 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: JOHN PERRY (WT- WEYHILL MU)
Replies: 1
Views: 95986

Re: JOHN PERRY (WT- WEYHILL MU)

By chance I came across a Facebook posting today that gave some details of John's passing, details as follows:

"John Perry who was brought up in the village (Kings Somborne near Andover Hampshire) and is known to some of the older residents (Marj Tubby is one) died on 7th January following being ...
by Steven Cole
Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:04 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: RON RICHARDSON (SWT - DURHAM DETACHMENT)
Replies: 1
Views: 101887

Funeral Details

Funeral details from Bob Witherspoon are as follows:

Ron’s funeral will be held at Coundon Crematorium, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8PE on Monday 30th December 2024 at 11.30 am and afterwards in Hett Village Hall.
by Steven Cole
Mon Dec 16, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: RON RICHARDSON (SWT - DURHAM DETACHMENT)
Replies: 1
Views: 101887

RON RICHARDSON (SWT - DURHAM DETACHMENT)

It is with sad regret to announce that Sharon Milburn emailed me today to say that Ron Richardson died at his home where he had been receiving palliative care on 12th December 2024. Other details will be published here as they are known.

Ron Richardson taken in March 1985
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by Steven Cole
Thu Oct 24, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MIKE PHILLIPS (CWE - HORSEFERRY HOUSE)
Replies: 5
Views: 154075

Funeral Arrangements

I have been notified by Peter Bridgeman that Mike's funeral is to be held on Wednesday 30th October 2024,12:00hrs at Croydon Crematorium, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AT.

Following the service the wake will be held at Whitgift Care Home, Whitgift House, 76 Brighton Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 ...
by Steven Cole
Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Bereavement
Topic: MIKE PHILLIPS (CWE - HORSEFERRY HOUSE)
Replies: 5
Views: 154075

Personal Message from John Leary

Posted on behalf of John Leary

I had the pleasure of having Mike Phillips as my line manage for a period of time in the late 1970’ to early 1980’s when as a newly promoted Senior Wireless engineer I joined his Headquarters engineering branch and was tasked with the responsibility for producing ...