In Memoriam

Death of Geoff West (Stedham ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Geoff West (ringer & former tower captain at Stedham) died on 12th February 2019 after a very short illness

He was a regular member of St James, Stedham having learned to ring in the mid 1960’s under Don Kirk, the school master. He rang his first ¼ peal along side his daughter Gill on 13th February, 1969 and continued as a ringer and as tower captain until well into his 80’s eventually standing down in 2016. He still wound the clock into his old age.

Geoff's funeral will take place at St James Church on Monday 11th March at 12.00.

Death of Ronnie Stillwell (Steyning & Brighton ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Ronnie Stillwell (former ringer at Steyning & Brighton) died on 31st January 2019. Ronnie had celebrated 50 years of ringing in 2014. Our thoughts are with Ronnie's family at this sad time.

Ronnie's funeral is at 11.30am on 19 February, at St Andrew & St Cuthman's church in Steyning.

Death of Tony Graham (Crawley ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Tony Graham (former tower captain and secretary at Crawley) died on 12th December 2018.

Tony's funeral service will take place at 11:15am on 3rd January 2019 at Surrey and Sussex Crematorium in St Richard's Chapel.

Death of Christine Howell (Hellingly ringer)

It is with great sadness that we have been informed that Christine Howell, a ringer at Hellingly for 30 years, suffered a major heart attack and passed away last week.

Christine's funeral will be on 7th November at 1pm at Hellingly church. There will be no flowers but donations instead are to go to the British Heart Foundation.

Death of Peter Hurcombe (past master & vice president)

It is with regret that we announce that Peter T. Hurcombe, past master of the association passed away last night (4th October) peacefully at home with his wife Kate. Pictured here with his Granddaughter Rachel Mahoney (Sussex Young Ringers Captain), this larger than life character will be missed by many. He was an amazing man who gave so much to the association and the art of change ringing. Our thoughts are with Peter's family at this sad time.

Peter's funeral will be on Friday 26th October 2018 at 1.30pm Holy Trinity Church Hurstpierpoint. There will be a family burial immediately following the service in South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint. Refreshments will be served at Hurstpierpoint Bowling Club. There will be open half - muffled ringing following the service for those who wish to participate. Family flowers only please but donations can be made to the MS Society via Paul Bowley Funeral Services. There will be a Remembrance book available both at the church and at the Bowling Club....please do take a little time to fill it in for Peter's family, who take comfort to read all your lovely comments.