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.
Author: Robert Stutely
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.
11 October 2021 – from David Mears
Hi Reg, I hope you are well. I check in with HMSOldies from time to time, and despite catching up with the sad loss of so many former friends and colleagues, I always feel cheered by memories of happy times. For the record, I attach a summary of my path to and from HMSO. My…
Colin George Wood FCA 1931–2021
The sad news that Colin died on 19 October 2021 was received in a message from Chris Southgate: ‘I have been told this morning that Colin died in hospital on Tuesday. His daughter Anna has been living with her Mum (Christa) and Dad for a few weeks, as both have seemingly been struggling with dementia.…
William Barker 1928–2021
Bill Barker was a cheerful and helpful messenger/paperkeeper in the Norwich offices, and we were sad to hear that he died, with his daughter Jane in attendance, on 19 September 2021. The EEN Family notice can be seen here. Bill joined HMSO in December 1983 and was one of the office’s dedicated cyclists.
7 Sept 2021 – From ‘English Jack’ [Keating]
I hope that this finds you keeping well and safe from this dreadful pandemic. This country is being ravaged by both the weather and the COVID pandemic. Every time I look at the figures for COVID in America and the world I am still amazed that the so-called “leader of the free world” and the…
23 August 2021 – From Norma Groom
Hi Reg, Thanks for latest reports on everyone in HMSOldies. Trust you and family are well. We are both fine. Chris had his cataract surgery early July and his sight is 100% better than it has been for years. We were quite concerned as he only has the one eye, having lost the other one aged 11 when…
9 Jul 2021 – From Val Bailey
Hi Reg, I was sad to read that Brian Lee had passed away. It was nice to read news of Norma Groom, I often think of her. Also of the Munns, father and son. How time flies! I am OK but like us all have a number of aches and pains. Yesterday I saw (!) my…