Terence Anthony Holcroft 1940–2017
We were sad to hear, from his daughter Jeanette Johnson, that Terry died at his home in Cambridgeshire on 24 November 2017.
Terry joined HMSO Print in June 1968 and worked in Manchester, Norwich and Belfast where he was a popular colleague and an enthusiastic member of various HMSO-based social activities.
Jeanette Johnson added later: My dad took great interest in the HMSOldies site, in fact, we sometimes looked at it together as I knew some of the people too. Just spoke to Pete Parkinson the other day about my dad as they worked together in Manchester. There’s also a ‘This is your life’ book that he kept – something given to him I think when he first left Manchester. My mum and dad moved to Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire, to be near to Steve and I in 2000.
PS Could you also add to that the story of my dad and Pete Parkinson car sharing on the way to work. One day Pete would drive in his car, the next my dad in his van. It was on the way home in the van one night that Pete said, ‘Terry your car’s on fire’. My dad calmly looked down and said, ‘No that’s the metal hitting the road and making sparks’. Pete’s seat had also fallen down a little. ‘Are we going to stop’ Terry asked Pete? ‘No said my dad, we’re nearly home now’. They were driving back over Belmont at this point. Pete could also see the road under his feet! My dad went on to be Pete’s best man!
Richard Smith 1929–2017
We were sad to hear, from Dick’s son Mark, that Dick died on 5 December 2017. Funeral details were given in the Eastern Daily Press dated 20 December 2017 and can be seen here.
Dick joined HMSO P&B in June 1961, working in Atlantic House before moving to Norwich in 1968. He was a stalwart of the Sovereign Club, the Sports Association, the local darts team, the annual Singalong, the HMSO sailing squad, the Bush pub in Costessey: in fact, he added his considerable bonhomie to every social event on the calendar!
In 1970-71 the SO Review published two items featuring Dick’s extra-mural activities. One was reprinted from the local newspaper, where he and Bob Dwyer had ‘netted’ some dumped champagne from a riverbank in Costessey. The other depicted the opening of the Sovereign Club, with Pat Kennedy. Deputy Controller Bill Donaldson and other famous faces.
John Barker adds: Thanks for your latest email on Dick Smith. I knew Dick of course. I have an idea that he was involved with the IPCS (at one time that many of us on the technical side were). I recognise Dick and Bob Dwyer from the photo. I wonder if they drank the champagne? Knowing them both I wouldn’t be a bit surprised. It is sad that so many of the entries on our web site are of old colleagues passing. But at least it brings back happy memories of when we were all younger and in our prime. Long may HMSOldies continue. You and your team of helpers are doing a grand job. I hope you and your families have a good Christmas and look forward to the New Year. There is so much going on these days with Brexit and its consequences, it is unlikely that we will be bored for a year or two yet. Naturally, I hope to come up to Norwich next year. So I look forward to seeing you then. Kind regards, John.
As you say, Dick was an IPCS officer in Norwich. And yes, we all have good memories of times past. All the very best to you and to Angela. As I write, Christmas is two hours away . . . Reg.
Alan Low 1950–2017
We are sad to report that Alan died on 27 November 2017, having been diagnosed earlier in the year as having contracted pancreatic cancer. His funeral will take place at 2.45 pm on Thursday 14 December at St Faiths, Norwich. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Pancreatic Cancer UK or Marie Curie c/o Allcock Family Funeral Service.
Alan joined HMSO on 19 February 1968, working mainly in Norwich Finance, Supplies and Audit. Following HMSO privatisation he worked with the Post Office in Thorpe Road, Norwich, where he continued to pursue the active social and sporting life which made him such good company among his wide circle of friends, in England, his native Scotland, and overseas.
He is pictured above in characteristically relaxed mood.
Robin Watson Chapman
Sad news, courtesy of the Eastern Daily Press, that Robin died at NNUH on 20 November 2017. Funeral arrangements can be seen here.
Robin joined HMSO as an Accountant in March 1975, working in Finance, Production and post-privatisation in the HMSO unit based in Colegate. Following retirement, he pursued various activities, including JP duties, in the Diss area of Norfolk.
Ronald Henry Smyth DFC 1920–2017
We were sad to read the obituary, in the Eastern Daily Press dated 11 November 2017, of Ron Smyth, who joined HMSO in 1937, moved to Norwich on dispersal in 1968 and transferred to CCTA as HEO.
Funeral arrangements can be seen here.
He was one of the last of ‘The Few’ and other tributes can be seen here from The Battle of Britain Memorial, The Battle of Britain London Monument, The Shropshire Star, and The Times.
Very appropriate for Remembrance week.
Andy White adds: Thanks Reg, I did see it. He was a great bloke. When I went to work with him as his EO he handed me the Five Year Diary we had to keep for the Computer Procurements as they rolled over some years. “It’s your responsibility, young White,” he said, “to keep this up to date”. On looking through it I saw he had only put one date in it, “RETIREMENT”. “I need a 35-year diary too,” I told him. “Why”? “So I can put my date in there”. Yours, as always, Andy.
Thanks, Andy. Nice memory! I always remember him as a self-effacing man, as so many who were involved in the worst of the war often were. Best wishes, Reg.
Keith John Coleman 1944–2017
Janet Coleman telephoned with the sad news that her husband Keith had suffered a second heart attack at their home in Norwich on the evening of 10 November, from which he did not recover.
Keith joined HMSO as a Clerical Assistant in 1961, working in Manor Farm Press, then ITW Cornwall House before transferring to Norwich with the Advance Party in 1967. He worked in PS Registry, and as Clerk of Stationery, where he displayed his unique knowledge of every file number and every stock code number on the books. He also worked as Manager of HMSO Bookshop in Manchester, and married Janet in 1977, continuing to live in Costessey post-retirement.
Among Keith’s passions were vintage motors (he rebuilt a Jowett Javelin) and motorcycles (AJS among others). He was very knowledgeable as regards 78 rpm gramophone records, and a lifelong pipe-smoker, being a founder member of the Pipe Club of Norfolk (founded 1973). The photograph (above) shows him in typical pose, measuring the length of cigar ash for a Club Contest in 2013.
Later: Janet Coleman has telephoned with details of funeral arrangements for Keith.
Burial is to take place, with a non-religious ceremony, at 1.30 pm on Monday 11 December 2017 at Costessey Cemetery, Longwater Lane. Location details here. Following burial, proceedings will continue at the Costessey Community Centre, also in Longwater Lane.
Brian Cockram adds: That is very sad news. He was a month or two older than I, although he always had the attire and bearing of one much older. After HMSO, I believe he worked at B&Q, when they were actively recruiting retired gentlemen. Below is a photograph from the HMSO Review October 1975.
The photo is a good memory-jogger as regards HMSO Staff Side/Official Side interaction during the 1970s. Best wishes, Reg.
Cynthia Ida Kerry 1941–2017
Pam Flynn has passed on the sad news that Cynthia’s husband Tony telephoned to say that Cynthia died at a nursing home in Chesterfield on Monday 24 July 2017. She had been affected by Alzheimer’s Disease for two years.
Cynthia joined HMSO Norwich in 1973, and subsequently worked in Supplies – S13a, with Pam and with Glyn Hughes as EO. The photograph shows Cynthia on the left at Glyn’s retirement lunch in 1983: she is talking to Eileen Woodhouse and Bernie Holden.
Cynthia also worked in Finance Division, and moved to Chesterfield following retirement from HMSO. She will be remembered fondly by her many colleagues over the years.
Robert Laws 1951–2017
We were saddened to read, in the Eastern Daily Press dated 3 July 2017, of Bob’s death.
Bob joined HMSO IT Division as a full-time computer consultant, in the days of Supply Systems Project. He is fondly remembered for his quick wit and laid-back, though professional, style by Brian Cockram, Maurice Curtis, Rod Durkin, Eric Bone and others. Brian Puplett and other HMSO Golfers remember him as an entertaining and able companion at several HMSO events, and he features fourth from the right, top row, in this 1994 Golf Society photograph.
Perhaps Sue Prutton’s story below sums up Bob’s relaxed style best:
‘ The IT Christmas lunches were always well attended – often by 30 or more – and finding venues was not always easy. Anyway, one year we chose the floating restaurant down by the railway station. Anyone who has eaten there will remember that the loo was up in the prow of the boat and reached by several steps.
It was, to say the least, cramped in the dining area and unfortunately an accident occurred with a bottle of red wine, quite a bit of which landed in Bob’s lap. In no way fazed , he went to the loo and shortly re-emerged and paused at the top of the stairs, jacket, collar and tie intact but bottom half clothed in a simple pair of (slightly wine stained ) cream silk boxer shorts. His wine stained trousers were neatly folded over his arm and he handed them to one of the waiters saying “Get these dried for me, please”. He then sat down and enjoyed Christmas lunch as though nothing had happened. ‘
Derek Thomas Jones Rutherford 1930–2017
We were sad to receive the following email from Derek’s daughter Anne on 28 June 2017:
Dear Reg,
I am contacting you with the sad news that my father died peacefully at home just before midnight last Wednesday 21st June. Dad had a fall at home in May and was in the West Suffolk Hospital for a few weeks. We were able to bring him home but sadly his health deteriorated very quickly from Sunday 18th June. Details of the funeral are given in the attachment.
With best wishes, Anne
Derek joined HMSO as a Financial Management Consultant in 1975 and was established in 1980, being promoted to Grade 4 in 1983, alongside Ken Allen and working to Controller WJ Sharp.
His knowledgeable and approachable style made him a popular and respected colleague, and he left to join the Forestry Commission pre-Privatisation.
The photographs show Derek chairing a meeting with Don Ray and a team of Management Consultants, then in relaxed mood at an ‘Old Boys’ lunch chatting to the late Charles Blundell, with Bill Bissett and Alec Smith in the background.
John Nash adds: I too was very sorry to learn the sad news about Derek. As DF he produced and supported an Accountancy Training Package to promote opportunities to numerous grades within HMSO. It was very successful and gained an award from a national Accountancy organisation, and was carried on for a number of years by Alan Davies when he became DF. On a personal note I can recall walking up Wembley Way with Derek when in their heyday Norwich City played Sunderland in the League Cup Final. Although an occasional Carrow Road attendee I suspect on the day he had a soft spot for the team from the North East. A really lovely individual, always so helpful to junior staff with a good sense of humour and a booming laugh. A real pleasure to have known and worked with him.
David Charles Perry 1942–2017
The sad news that Dave has died, suddenly, at home in Norwich, on 6 June 2017 came from his near-neighbour David Tilbury.
Dave joined HMSO as a Clerical Officer in January 1966, moving to Norwich (Establishments, then Supplies) in 1968. Subsequently he moved, on promotion, to CCTA.
Dave’s wife Sandra, who also worked with HMSO, predeceased him in September 2011. He leaves two daughters.
Funeral arrangements have been made for St. Andrew’s Church, Eaton, Norwich at 1000 hours on Monday 26 June 2017.
Ann Mabel Ince 1936–2017
We were sad to learn, from Susan and John Fox, that Ann died on 24 April 2017. As the EDP notice shows, her funeral was held on 16 May.
Ann joined HMSO Norwich as Clerical Officer in September 1979, working mainly in HR Registry.
Connie Roberts adds: Dear Reg, I’ve only just found the obituary of Ann Ince who died in April – I was very sorry to miss her funeral. Ann worked with my late husband David Roberts and she was also a member of the Sovereign Singers when I belonged – I have only just recently unearthed a photo of the choir singing in the Norwich Central Baptist church.
David Rothery 1961–2017
We were sad to hear, from Louise Owens, that David died on 8 May 2017, in Dusseldorf. He leaves two children – Briana aged 9 and Joshua, aged 6.
Dave joined HMSO Manchester in March 1986 and worked as EO in Print Procurement.
Violet Jane Wilson OBE 1935–2017
We were sad to receive a telephone call, on 2 May 2017, from Vi’s sister Olive to say that Vi died following a fall in the Nursing Home where she was living in Bangor, Northern Ireland. The funeral took place last weekend. The death notice can be seen here.
Vi joined HMSO Belfast in August 1952, as a Clerical Officer. She moved to Norwich in 1968 as EO in Finance, thereafter promotion to HEO and SEO in Supplies, finishing her HMSO career as Director of Belfast. She retired to her house in Belfast, latterly moving to a Care Home in Bangor, County Down. The photograph was taken there in 2014, when Roy Plackett and I paid her a visit.
Kenneth Megson 1935–2017
We were sad to read, in the EDP dated 28 April 2017, that Ken has died in the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.
Ken joined HMSO in May 1961 and moved to Norwich, where he worked in Print Procurement.
John Fox adds: Very sad to read the obituary of my old line manager Ken. I remember he took on Peter Bradbury’s daughter’s alsatian, as it used to destroy her flat. She loved living on Ken’s farm. I also remember when Her Majesty visited the office, Ken was one of those she spoke to. We swore this was because she could scent his horses on him. Either that or the hay in his pockets!
Estella Kathleen Clarke 1948–2017
We were sad to hear, from Tony James (ex-Bookseller, HMSO Bristol) via Peter Fudge and Mike Trigg, that Estella has died. Funeral arrangements are unknown at present, other than that a date of 5 May has been set.
Estella joined HMSO in 1977 and was promoted to Bookseller, HMSO Birmingham, in June 1988.
Shirley Maureen Shackshaft 1933–2017
We were sad to see Shirley’s name in the EDP obituaries on 22 April 2017.
Shirley joined HMSO in July 1979 and was promoted Personal Secretary in 1987. In her later years she worked to Vic Bell, Director of Finance.
Geoff Lockwood adds: It is with great sadness that I heard the news of the death of Shirley Shackshaft on 12th April 2017, at the age of 83. The funeral will take place at St Faith’s Crematorium, Norwich on Wednesday, 10th May at 1.15 pm.
Many will remember Shirley as the Senior Personal Secretary and guardian to a number of senior managers, including the Director of Finance. Shirley’s family was a real HMSO one. Surviving her are her husband of nearly 60 years, Don, formerly of Print Procurement, and son David, of IT Division, as well as two other sons, Nigel and Murray, and four grandchildren, in all of whom she took great pride.
Following her retirement she led an active life despite several physical infirmities, which she refused to allow to dominate her life. However, a fall last August led to complications and eventually to pneumonia, which she was unable to overcome. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Graham Edmund Churchard 1932–2017
We were sad to note, in the EDP dated 21 April 2017, the announcement that Graham has died.
He joined HMSO in July 1985, working in Supplies Office Machinery as an Administrative Assistant. Following his retirement, he was often to be seen wheeling his cycle around Norwich.
As a previous Schoolteacher, he would have managed a wry smile at the EDP’s misprinting of his surname.
Mrs Enid Thelma Raistrick 1936–2017
We were sad to hear, from Carol Burgess, that Enid died on 1 March 2017.
Enid joined HMSO in September 1988 and worked as Administrative Officer in Print Accounts, Norwich.
Alan Edward Froud 1936–2017
We were sad to receive the following note from Dave Merritt, via Jack Keating.’I am sorry to report that Alan Froud passed away in hospital Friday 24th am.
For the last year or so Alan had a problems with breathlessness and found it tiring to walk any great distance. He was being seen by a consultant but they didn’t seem to be getting anywhere in working out what the cause was.
About end of last September, Alan had a minor heart attack and was in hospital for about five days. Returned home and seemed to be getting on with life.
On Friday 17th, Alan felt unwell and his breathlessness was worse so he called an ambulance and was taken into hospital again.
The hospital was of the opinion that either Alan had pneumonia or a blood clot on the lung. His cousins from London visited as well as Pete Felgate. I would have gone up but I am just recovering from surgery so I am under instructions to rest. I have ‘phoned most mornings.
I tried to call him yesterday and got no answer. Then yesterday afternoon, one of his cousins ‘phoned and said that Alan had another heart attack and passed away that morning. Big shock and very, very sad.
Alan’s cousin said that they will have the funeral in Norwich and would keep me informed of details. They have had similar conversation with Pete Felgate.
He was a one off and had his own little ways but a good friend and much missed
His funeral is likely to be in about four weeks’ time.’
Regards
David Merritt
Alan joined HMSO in December 1952 and worked in Technical Innovation, Norwich, until his retirement.
Jack Keating adds: I have just received this from Dave Merritt. It is from one of Alan’s cousins:
Hi David, Just to say if people wish to send flowers/donate the funeral directors are: HARVEYS in Norwich, or donations to The British Heart Foundation. See you Tuesday April 18, 3.45 Earlham Crematorium. We are organising a venue for afterwards and will advise at the funeral. We are very much hoping people will join us for food and drinks.
Address for condolences: Denise Sharp, 63 Airedale Avenue, Chiswick, W4 2NN
Jeffrey Tabberner 1935–2017
On 2 March John Saville rung with the news, via Mike Smith at Oxford, that Jeff had died. He’d developed Parkinson’s, taken a tumble, into hospital and died there of pneumonia. No other details at this time.
Jeff was one of the first designers recruited by John Westwood to the then Layout Section (later Graphic Design) in 1960. This was only his second job, having spent five years at Illiffs, technical publishers, situated on the other side of the river in Stamford Street, next door to Sainsburys’ headquarters building and sausage factory.
He later wrote “Coming to HMSO was a big step up in terms of the quality of the material I would be working on, and ultimately the importance of the publications I handled. I was somewhat overawed by the history of the place and its traditions. In fact, I had hesitated about taking the job, fearful that I might be imprisoned forever in a rigid typographic world of Times New Roman, ten on twelve point by forty-two lines, and everything centred. To my relief, this proved not to be the case, and I discovered an encouragingly open and modern policy on design, with the exception of the necessarily strict rules for Parliamentary documents, the design of which I had the good luck to escape”.
“What we young designers all absorbed was the tradition of fine typography and meticulous attention to detail that existed within HMSO. The delicate balance of type size, line length, and word and line-spacing which, whilst passing unnoticed by the average reader, made reading enjoyable and not a burden.”
“I remained in the Section for five years, and I can honestly say that it was at HMSO that I learned about book design, which valuable knowledge I used throughout the rest of my career. Care and attention to detail, typographic rigour, an appreciation of what makes a book both good to look at and a pleasure to use – that’s what I learned at HMSO”.
Jeff gained a reputation for elegant thoughtful typography and was eventually considered for ‘Establishment’, a great prize in those days, especially for designers who until then were considered ephemeral. However, still a young man, he wasn’t ready for that and decided to move on. His subsequent career took him to Longmans, Routledge, UNESCO in Paris (where he was able to take advantage of his facility for languages) and finally to Oxford University Press where he became Educational Design Manager and a much respected voice within the publishing community. George Hammond and Guy Warren, both later designers with HMSO worked at Oxford for a time with Jeff.
He was a co-founder of ‘Design Managers in Publishing’ a small group of academic publishers (including HMSO) who aimed to raise the profile of careers in publishing design with youngsters going through Art Schools by creating an annual competition with a cash prize and the opportunity to gain experience in real publishing studios during the summer vacation.
Following retirement from OUP he worked as a freelance (including work for HMSO) and as a consultant on book design in developing countries which took him to Pakistan and Cambodia. Indeed it was while he was in Phnom Penh in 2001 he contributed a chapter to From Layout to Graphic Design. He kept in touch with ex colleagues, calling in on John Pitson when visiting Australia and John Saville, Fred Stubbs and myself met up with him and Mike Smith most years, usually in Cambridge. He was a train buff and a fine photographer – his Christmas Cards always a delight. In 2008 he published Design for Publishing: A practical guide to book design and layout and in recent years continued his interest in languages earning a Masters degree from Oxford Brookes University and even in his 80s was studying for a doctorate – sadly not to be.
Philip Marriage
Jeffrey Tabberner on the extreme left alongside other ex HMSO designers John Hughes, Vera Brice, Clive McDonald (kneeling), Alan Stephens, Cedric Knight, Ken Arnoldi, Fred Stubbs, John Westwood, and John Saville at The Type Museum (now known as The Type Archive), Stockwell in 2004.
Vera Brice adds: I was saddened to hear, via Philip, that Jeff had died. So we have lost another fine typographer. Although I never knew him, I do know he was always held in the highest regard not only at HMSO but later on at Oxford. We were all very fortunate to be in the right place at the right time for his legacy to set our own design standards. I was delighted when he published Design for Publishing which should be the benchmark, with Hart’s Rules, for all publishing houses. Alas, I believe it is now out of print.
4 March 2017 – Professor Iain Stevenson
From Stuart McLaren:
Hi Reg, Although he worked for TSO publishing many of my former HMSO publishing colleagues will be saddened to hear of the death of Professor Iain Stevenson in a road accident.
There is a Tributes page at UCL which can be seen here.
Best wishes, Stuart McLaren
Betty Gibbs c.1921–2017
There are not many ex HMSO people around who would remember, let alone worked with, Betty Gibbs, whose obit was published in the Norwich Evening News on 24 February 2017.
Among those who worked with Betty (widow of Frank Gibbs, who retired as SEO in HR and died in Norwich, June 2006) are Bob Barnard and John Nash. Bob remembers Betty from the days of S2 paper procurement, and John’s wife Jean – who worked in the Typing Pool – took dictation from Frank in Atlantic House in the 1950s. John and Jean kept up with Betty, who lived for a time in a flat in Norwich after Frank’s death, and before moving to Bristol.
Les Birch adds: Dear Reg, Very sorry indeed to have the news of Betty’s death. I first met her on a Treasury Management course in the late 40s – probably 1948 or 49 – and we thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company. She was an attractive girl and she made the perfect foil for Frank. During my trips to Norwich for the OBs’ lunches, there was always at least one day when we would meet up with Tom and Hazel Harris for a lunch together with Harvey Wild. I wish I had known about her move to Bristol where we could easily have met up again. But sadly not to be.
All still OK this end and so far have had a pretty good winter, managing to dodge the usual seasonal ailments. I will be having my usual week in Devon at the end of the month with one of my old golfing friends – he has just about given up now as I did a couple of years ago so we do a fair amount of sightseeing. He was on coastal radar with the RAF towards the end of the war and we invariably have lunch at a pub in the village where he was stationed. On a clear day we can see the Eddystone lighthouse the distance of which from the coast he still knows to the inch.
Best wishes as always, Les
AG Moore 1942–2017
Grant Moore was diagnosed with terminal cancer some weeks ago, and, true to his down-to-earth nature, publicly announced the fact on Facebook. He had been living in Spain, where he had enjoyed several years with his wife Annie, who pre-deceased him in February 2015 (see obits).
Grant died back in Norwich, on 16 February 2017, and his son David has informed us of funeral details as follows.
Morning world. Not the best place to make a Funeral Announcement but the EDP doesn’t print in Spain. Dad’s – Grant Moore’s – Funeral will be on Wednesday March 8th at St John’s Church, Harwood Rd, Old Lakenham NR1 2NG at 11:00am followed by a service at Earlham Crematorium NR2 3RG and then on to The Green Dragon, Church St, Wymondham NR18 0PH, to raise a glass or two to the memory of the old man. No flowers please but donations can be made to Children in Need either using the just giving link or to C/O Ivan Fisher funeral home Hethersett. David Moore
Subsequently, the EDP published a Family Notice which can be seen here
I remember the day that Grant joined HMSO – 2 May 1966 – when he walked into the large S6 room in Atlantic House, to take on the EO post S6c, under Charlie Lloyd. He moved on to Finance via Internal Audit, taking work – and life in general – in his stride.
David Robertson 1933–2017
We were sad to hear from Cecil Hughes that he had been told by David’s wife Rhona that David died on 3 February 2017. He had been ill for a considerable time, but the end came peacefully, at home in Kendal.
The EDP Family Notice can be seen here.
David joined HMSO in 1956 and rose through the ranks to SEO, working in Edinburgh, Manpower Branch, Rep and PS (Norwich). He was also a forceful Lay Preacher!
Reginald James Skeats Andrews 1922–2017
We were saddened by the email received from Reg’s daughter on 2 February 2017:
Dear Reg
I’m sorry to tell you that Dad passed away yesterday at the grand old age of 95. He had been quite poorly since Christmas so in a way, it is a release for him. He was at the care home, not in hospital, as was his wish.
Regards
Linda Snoswell
Reg joined HMSO in 1961. He had served in the Army, including during World War 2. When I first met him in 1966, he was working on S4d (Supplies Photographic) with, among others, David Roberts, Norman Parker, John Eason, Isobel Williamson, Alan Crabtree – with all of whom he moved to Norwich in 1968, to work in the newly-formed Reprographic Supplies section.
He was rarely seen without his Falcon pipe, stuffed with St Bruno, manfully striding the corridors, regulation file under the right arm! A helpful, considerate and friendly colleague, and just the right man to influence the younger employee. He also possessed a fine singing voice, which he exercised well into retirement. Had to give up the amateur football, though.
Funeral details are as follows: St Faith’s Crematorium, Friday 24 February, 3.30 pm.
Linda Snoswell adds: The Funeral Director, Kevin Cobbold, has set up a tribute site for anyone to use to add photos or memories of Dad, donate to charity and find funeral details. You can find it here – Memorial to Reginald Andrews, 1922–2017. There is also an announcement in the EDP on Friday 10 February. It can also be viewed online by clicking here. Please feel free to share this with anyone who you think would like to know.
Connie Roberts adds: Dear Reg Walker, I have only just seen the sad news of the passing of Reg Andrews – I knew he was in a home and I had been wondering how he was getting on. I first met Reg just about the time I was getting married to David Roberts – I knew he worked with David for a while while we were in London in the early 60s. However, a few years later in Norwich when I joined the Sovereign Singers Reg Andrews was there as a very talented member in the Tenor Section. There were many happy years with him taking part in the concerts. He was certainly quite a character. May he rest in peace. Connie Roberts (wife of the late David Roberts)
Janet Margaret Henry 1936–2017
Norwich Evening News dated 1 February 2017 carried the sad news that Janet has died:
Janet joined HMSO Norwich as a Telephonist in January 1976. Her daughter Susan joined HMSO in 1978. I would see Janet around Norwich in recent years, and we would briefly reminisce about what were, upon reflection, happy days in Office Services Division.