1928-2024
The sad news that Bill died in November 2024 has been forwarded by his widow, Maureen.
Bill was born on 31 December 1928 and joined HMSO Accounts in Cornwall House in June 1960. Following his marriage to Maureen – who also worked at HMSO – they moved to Norwich upon dispersal.
Maureen’s note gives some background:
Hello Reg
I’m not sure if I updated you with the sad news that my dear husband Bill passed away in November shortly before what would have been our golden wedding anniversary.
We had two daughters and four grandchildren who grew up and settled in Norfolk. After dispersal in 1968 Bill and I settled in Buxton near Norwich. I still live there, and our family grew up in that area. They have since flown the nest and are pursuing their chosen careers in Liverpool, Manchester and Norwich.
I hope you and yours are well. I have happy memories of HMSO days and of our colleagues.
Best wishes, Maureen Wickham
Hello Maureen, That is sad news. I have good memories of working with Bill in Cornwall House during the early 1960s. Bill worked in Accounts with Alec Gravatt, Roger Chalk and others, while you worked in the Registry with Maureen Whitehorn. Happy days. Thank you for letting us know. Sincere condolences: Bill was a fine colleague.
Reg