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Sat 1st Oct 2022
Frank Lawson Passed away in St John's Hospice Tuesday 15th September 2020, aged 76 years. Beloved husband of Terry and a much-loved dad of Jane and Chris. Such a few words for a man that held Vermuyden LDWA aloft for many years. A gent in the dearest of terms. A challenge walk specialist. I only…
Wed 30th Jan 2013
John Forster It is with great sadness that we have to report that John passed away on Sunday 26th January following a lengthy illness which was sadly, it seems, possibly made worse by the death of his wife and soulmate Shirley from whose loss he never really recovered. John was very well known to…
Tue 29th Sep 2009
It is with great sadness that we must report the death on 22nd September 2009 of our group treasurer Mick Beard after a long battle against cancer. Our thoughts are with his wife Sheila and their family at this sad time. Mick and Sheila have been active members of the group for many years, leading…
Wed 15th Jul 2009
 It is with very much sadness that we must record the passing of a lovely lady. Shirley Forster passed away suddenly and quite unexpectedly on June 9th. Our sincere condolences go out to her husband John and their family.Shirley was a very popular member of our Group and very well known and loved…
Fri 15th Aug 2008
DIXON QUIRK 22.10.1933-21.5.2008   It was with great sadness that we heard Dixon had died suddenly on 21st May 2008.           He was well known and respected both in the Vermuyden LDWA, where he had been a member for 15 years, and the local community. This was reflected in the way Rossington…