1945–2025 John Betts has passed on the sad news (below) that Ken died on 15 April 2025. Ken joined HMSO on 30 September 1985, and worked as AO in BS, Britannia House. Hi Reg, I recently received the sad news from Ken Sheehan’s wife Dee that Ken died on the 15th April. Ken and I…
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Susan Patricia Fox
1954–2025 We were sad to receive a message from John Fox telling us that his wife Susan died at NNUH on Thursday 24 April 2025. Susan was born on 3 April 1954 and joined HMSO as AO in August 1984, working in the HR Superannuation section. Funeral arrangements are expected to be for family only.
10 April 2025 – From Richard Nelson
Reg Sorting boxes I found a couple of GD pics from around 1994. A group of us in The Atrium, St Crispins. I have no idea what the personnel mix is all about. Richard Richard Nelson, Ashley Camm, John Hughes, George Hammond, Janice Mather, Richard Addicot, Dee Smallridge, Gerry Watt, Ian Dodson and Jennifer Hannaford.…
Eric Scott
1921-2025 The Eastern Daily Press carried a Death Notice on 5 April 2025. Eric was born on 29 November 1921, and joined HMSO Computer Services Division in Bunhill Row as EO on 15 January 1968. He moved to Norwich upon dispersal, living in Eaton.
Jean Dorothy Woods
1928–2025 Sue Lea has passed on the sad news that Jean died recently, in Norfolk. Jean was born on 13 April 1928 and joined HMSO Norwich in September 1973, where she worked as Personal Secretary in Supplies Division. Her cremation will be held at St Faith’s, Norwich, at 1230pm on Thursday 20 March 2025.
25 February 2025 – From Brian Cockram
Hi Reg, An another year and another annual lunch, a convivial meal at the Racecourse. An enjoyable carvery on a half-term holiday: so lots grandparents and grandchildren. Attendees Linda Blake, Ian Dougall, Geoff Mickleburgh, Geoff Sinden, Rod Durkin, Alan Crabtree and Brian Cockram. We are all in reasonable health. Although age continues to take its…
Cecil Hedley Hughes
1928-2025 The sad news that Cecil (known to many as Hedley) died at NNUH on 27 February 2025 was passed on by his friend Roy Plackett. Cecil was born on 14 December 1928 and joined the Print section at HMSO Edinburgh in August 1954, finally working as HTO in Norwich from January 1975. He worked…
Fri 14 February 2025 – from ‘English Jack’ [Keating]
Good morning, Reg. I trust this missive finds you and the other guys of HMSOldies in the rudest of health. It leaves me feeling older and achier every day. I wish they would find a cure for old age! Below is something for you to peruse. I’ve got too much time on my hands these…
David John Balls
1934-2025 The sad news that David – always known to us as John – died on 5 February 2025 was conveyed by his son. John was born on 26 February 1934 and joined HMSO Norwich on 1 July 1965. His early days were spent in Computer Management. He also held senior roles in Management Services, headed…
31 Jan 2025 – From ‘English Jack’ {Keating]
Good afternoon, Reg and the HMSOldies staff, You wait all year for correspondence from me and then two turn up almost at once. Over the last week or so a few things have caught my eye. The first one was about accents, British accents. It was an article I read in the BBC about what…