The sad news that John died, in a hospital care unit close to his home in Orpington, on 20 December 2021 came from David Burchell. He had been receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer. John joined HMSO in 1972, working in London Presses, Technical Services Division, and Quality. He retired as PB16. John’s funeral has been…
Month: December 2021
Jean Elizabeth Meachen 1933–2021
The sad news that Jean died on 8 December was announced in the Eastern Daily Press dated 21 December 2021. Jean joined HMSO Norwich as a Clerical Assistant in July 1978, working in Personnel Services.
14 December 2021 – From Norma Groom
Hope you and all the family are well. We are both OK, other than that my arthritis is a pain in the b. But apart from that I must not grumble considering my age – 89 in March. So pleased to hear that both Peter and Valerie are OK. Do you know if they’re on WhattsApp?…
Edward Peter Gregory 1933–2021
Bob Allder passed on the sad news, notified by Mrs June Gregory, that Eddie died on 19 October 2021. Eddie had worked at SSPP, and was a manager in the composing/origination departments at the Parliamentary Press. He was born on 16 September 1933, and joined HMSO on 2 February 1965. This photo is from the…
David Albert Abra 1927–2021
Norwich Evening News dated 23 November carried the sad news that David died on 14 November 2021. Funeral arrangements can be found here. David joined HMSO in October 1958, and moved to Norwich, where in 1972 he was promoted to HTO in Print Procurement Division. His daughter Janice also worked in HMSO.