1923–2026 The sad news that long-term HMSO employee ‘Billie’ Williams has died was forwarded by Valerie Knowles as follows: ‘It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that Billie died in January 2026 after a short illness. The funeral will take place on Monday 9th February in Dorset: the day when she…
Author: Robert Stutely
Michael Andrew Aidan
1952–2026 Michael Aidan was known as Michael Craft when he worked with HMSO, changing his name when he left to live in America. The sad news that Michael has died was received from Del Styan. He was born on 8 February 1952 and joined HMSO on 2 October 1968, working as Clerical Officer in Publications…
Clifford Mark Heasman
1962–2025 Cath Mason Plath has passed on the sad news that Cliff died in November 2025. He was born on 7 July 1962 and joined HMSO (Norwich Reprographic Unit) on 16 September 1991.
19 January 2026 – From Jennifer Robbie
Greetings – I wonder if you might be interested in these items of nostalgia for HMSOldies. They concern, particularly, The Sovereign Singers from 40 years ago. All the best and a Happy New Year. Jennifer My word, some famous names in there! I am sure that I attended that concert, some 40 years ago.…
23 January 2026 – From Eric Bone
Hi Reg, You may not have picked it up but the replacement of MCSP by Capita is now in the news. The transition process (of which I was a victim) has led to new pensioners not receiving either their lump sums or first pension payments. The overall processing backlog looks as though it affects many…
Anthony Riordan
1941 – 2025 The Eastern Daily Press dated 7 January 2026 contained the sad news that Tony died on 24 December 2025. Tony was born on 23 August 1941 and joined HMSO on 26 August 1957. He worked in Production HQ, Norwich, as Payband 9. Funeral arrangements are given here.
David William Pelham
3 May 1954 – 14 January 2026 The sad news that David died on 14 January 2026 in Norfolk was conveyed by Vanessa Collins. David was born on 3 May 1954 and joined HMSO Office Supplies in Norwich on 3 March 1980. Funeral details will be added as and when known.
Leonard Ellis
15 June 1928–13 January 2026 The sad news that Len died on 13 January 2026, at Luton hospital, was passed on to us from John Betts – a fellow member of the Pipe Club of Norfolk. Len was born on 15 June 1928 and joined HMSO on 4 September 1944. He worked in London and…
Anthony Manthorpe Mason
1942–2025 Kevin White (CCTA/OGC) has passed on the sad news that Tony died, at home, on 12 December 2025. Tony was born on 1 January 1942 and joined HMSO Supply Division, Atlantic House as CO on 7 June 1966. He moved to Norwich upon dispersal, and subsequently transferred to CCTA. Funeral will take place at…
Howard Wheeldon
1939–2025 The sad news that Howard died, peacefully in his sleep, on 10 December 2025 was passed on to HMSOldies by his son Harry. Howard was born on 24 September 1939 and joined HMSO Supply Division, Atlantic House, on 1 July 1966. He moved with his family to Norwich upon dispersal, working in Computer Services/CCTA.…