In Memoriam

Death of Marcus Davies (Midhurst ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Marcus Davies died early last week (late April/early May). Marcus was the tower captain at Midhurst, West Sussex.

His funeral is taking place on Monday, 20th May at Midhurst Church at 1.15pm, followed by a family only cremation. Refreshments will be provided after the cremation at The Weald & Downland Museum, Singleton. Midhurst local ringers will ring before the service, and the bells will be available for general ringing after the service.

The on-street parking near the church is usually full. Visitors are recommended to park at The Grange community centre. The first 2 hours of parking is free, for which a ticket must be displayed. The Grange is a short walk from the church.

Death of John Warner (Heathfield ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that John Warner passed away peacefully in hospital on 26 April 2019. John had been a ringer had Heathfield for a number of years, was previously a ringer at Rye, and originally learned to ring at Edenbridge.

We understand that the funeral is likely to be a private family event.

Death of David Tomsett (Crawley ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that David Tomsett passed away last week (March 2019). David had been a ringer at Crawley for many years and was also the church verger.

The funeral will be at 2:30pm on 28th March 2019, and there will be open ringing at 1:45pm before the service.

Death of Mary Bartholomew (Hurstpierpoint & Chichester ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Mary Bartholomew died on 28th February 2019. She learnt to ring at Hurstpierpoint in the 1940s and was then a member of the Chichester band becoming Tower Master in the 1990s.

Our thoughts are with her husband Donald and their family.

Death of Dilys Marian Smith (Wivelsfield ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Dilys Marian Smith (Wivelsfield ringer) died on 20 January 2019.

Her funeral was on 12 February 2019.