In Memorium   
A page started at the end of 2005 for some of the members and associates who have sadly passed away.....

Letter from Walter's son Tom (CLICK)
There is an open invitation to the funeral so please pass on to any Reedham friends or colleagues.
If possible let George Kanetti know if you are able to attend so that he can advise Tom; this will help him regarding the catering

We regret to have to advise that Walter Bass passed away Monday 1st October 2007 at the age of 94. Walter was someone who was loved by both his immediate family and his extended Reedham family and he will be sadly missed by us all.

His funeral will be held at Vinters Park Crematorium, Bearsted Road, Maidstone, ME14 5LG Kent (M20 - Junction 7) on Monday 15th October, at 2.45 pm.

The funeral cortege will leave from 26 Tom Joyce Close (Tel: 01634 245818) at 2.00pm. You are invited to join us there, or at Vinters Park and then at the Newnham Court Inn, Bearsted Road, Maidstone ME14 5LH, which is virtually opposite, (take the entrance to Garden Centre) after the service for refreshments.

You may be aware that Reedham, the school he attended was very dear to him. Therefore should you wish to pay tribute to his memory a donation, rather than a floral tribute, sent to The Reedham Trust, The Lodge, 23 Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey CR8 4DJ (Tel: 020 8660 1461), would be much appreciated.

 

TONY MILLER
(1935-2007)

It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that our Chairman of eleven years, Tony Miller, passed away peacefully at home on Friday 27 April.

Tony had courageously fought a long battle with ill-health over the last seven years, although few people were aware of this, so determined was he to carry on life as normal.

Tony will be deeply missed by all those who know him – by his family, friends and the whole Reedham family.  Our thoughts are with Tony’s family at this very difficult time.

The family plan to hold a Service of Thanksgiving for Tony’s life and details of this will be circulated as soon as they are known.

I will of course be writing a more detailed account of Tony’s long association with Reedham over many years in the days that follow.

                                                                                    JEAN WATKINS
                                                                                    Trust Secretary

                                                                                     30 April 2007

Stuart Ellis was someone we all knew. It is with deep regret that his family would like to share with you that after a short illness, Stuart died on Thursday, 21st April. We would like to thank you for the many messages of support we have received. He will be sorely missed.

Margaret, Malcolm & Brenda Ellis

STUART ELLIS 1945-2005

The family have requested no flowers, with all donations directly to ROSA

Like all of us you will be shocked with the news of Stuart. The warmness of his friendship and the sincerity of his sense of duty, go a long way to reminding every one of us the importance of goodwill. We hope his memory can be celebrated in what was Stuart’s normal persona, the spirit of kindness.

ROSA

 

Mrs Maud (Dickie) Charlton - Vice President of the Trust.
Many will be saddened to learn of the death of Mrs Maud (Dickie) Charlton MBE on 12 October 2005, aged 98. Dickie had dedicated a great many years of service to Reedham. She became a member of the House Committee of Reedham School in 1952 and joined the Board of Management in 1959, later serving on both the Finance and Selection Committees.

 

She resigned from the Board of Management in 1993 and was subsequently pleased to accept the invitation to become a Vice President of the Trust. She continued to take a great interest in Reedham in her capacity as Vice President.

 

A service of committal will take place at Croydon Crematorium on Thursday 27th October at 1 pm followed by a service of commemoration and thanksgiving at St Marks Church, Purley at 2.15 pm.

Afterwards everyone is invited to join family and friends for refreshments at Woodcote Park Golf Club, Coulsdon.

Further info from Alex Winkley or Penelope Lindon, Executors 020 8668 3660.

 

Ted Lockwood

Sadly I have to inform you that Ted Lockwood passed away late on Sunday night 20th November 2005. Ted was a great supporter and servant of ROSA. He was a Committee member for many years and we'll also be forever grateful that he had the foresight to record his cine footage of Reedham, which formed a large part of the very popular Reedham video.

The funeral is being held on Friday in Lichfield, north of Birmingham.

ROSA will be represented by Walter Bass, Ted's long time friend for approx 83 years.