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It is with regret that we announce that Jack Hallam - National President 1978-1979, passed away peacefully on the 4th of November 2011 aged 86 years. Jack
was the last surviving Life Honorary Member of the Association, the highest award the Association can bestow. |
The loss of the following members was reported in the 'Links' magazine
Issue 169 (Autumn/Winter 2011)
ALLUM, Ian.
Ian died on the 26th June 2011 aged 74, after a long illness.
He was a founder member of Oakengates RT as well as 41 Club. In Oakengates 41 Club he was treasurer for a few years and then Chairman in 1992 and a keen member up until his illness prevented him.
Ian ran the family business of jewellers in Wellington, Shropshire, and was a keen sailor spending many happy hours sailing off the coast of Aberdovey. A memorial service for Ian was attended by his family and many friends and our 41 Club.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his daughters Lynn and Kate and their families.
Mike Edwards - Secretary, Oakengates 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
Ian's name lives on in the form of the Ian Allum Trophy, awarded annually to the winning team of the Brain of Wellington quiz, in aid of the Mayor of Wellington's Charity Appeal - Ed.
BONE, George. (1930 - 2011)
Woking 41 Club sadly announce the passing in July 2011 of longstanding member, George Bone.
With BP for all of his working years, George continually moved around the UK with his career, starting his Round Table times in Keynsham, Bristol.
Transfers to Woking and Erdington (Birmingham) Tables followed, then into Erdington and Keynsham 41 Clubs.
But, luckily for us, Woking beckoned again, where George and his family settled for the past 30 years.
Always an ardent Table/41 member, George’s other great love was golf and he had long been a prominent member of West Byfleet Golf Club.
They, and Woking 41 Club, have also thus been the beneficiaries of George’s star comedy turns, especially with his ‘Jethro’ jokes!
A goodly crowd of 41ers were at the celebration of George’s life at St. Nicholas, Pyrford, near his home and afterwards at West Byfleet Golf Club - of course!
All our thoughts are with his wife, Jean, and family.
Alan Spencer - Secretary, Woking 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
COATES, Alan. (22.11.1939 – 08.04.2011)
Rainford 41 club is sad to announce the death of Alan on 8th April 2011 following a short illness.
Alan joined Rainford RT when he moved to Merseyside to work for Kodak as a chemical engineer and became a member of 41 Club in 1980. He was Chairman in 1983.
We will remember Alan as a very competitive and passionate individual in both leisure and professional circles. He was a ‘Geordie’ who swam for Durham in his youth, a passion that he continued until his death. In 2007, while working in Thailand, he took part in fund raising for a Rotary project by swimming across Pattaya Bay and raised enough money (42,000 Baht) to fund one of the environmental projects on his own.
Throughout his life, Alan’s great love was motor cycling and he confessed that he was an ‘adrenelin junkie’. He was missed this year at the Isle of Man TT races, which he has visited every year since 1972, and at GP races throughout Europe which he regularly visited.
We send our condolences to Alan’s wife Pauline, sons Chris and James, his grandchildren and the rest of Alan’s family.
Mike Davison - Secretary, Rainford 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
COPE MM, Jack. (1919 - 2011)
Jack Cope was born in Nuneaton on 19" May 1919. He attended Queens Road School where he stayed until he was 15. On leaving school he worked as a metal polisher in Coventry. He was 20 years old when war broke out in September 1939 and volunteered immediately for the Army. On 23rd December 1939 he married his sweetheart Edna and 3 days later he left home to serve with the RASC as a despatch rider with 145 Light Infantry Brigade.
Jack was involved in fighting a rearguard action as British troops evacuated Dunkirk and was captured by the Germans at Cassel on 30" May 1940. He was transported in cattle trucks to Poland to Camp POW 20B just outside Danzig. Initially his wife Edna was informed he was missing presumed killed but later it was confirmed he was a prisoner.
During his 5 years of captivity Jack learned to speak German and escaped several times before locating his brother Ted in another camp. When the Russians started to advance on Poland the Germans decided to march their prisoners back to Germany. It was during this march that Jack, his brother and a few more made their final escape during the night into a forest. Subsequently they moved by night and hid during the daytime. They eventually crossed the Rhine and met up with an American unit in April 1945. They hitched a lift in a Canadian Dakota back to the UK.
Jack was unable to let his family know he was on his way home. He arrived during the night and the place was in darkness. He knocked on the door and a bedroom window opened and a voice enquired "Who's that?" "Jack" he replied. "Jack who?" came the reply. The response of the returning hero after 5½ years away are best left to the imagination. Jack was awarded the Military Medal in October 1945 for Bravery in the Field.
After the war Jack and Edna had 3 daughters. Jack established a very successful business in Nuneaton and was Managing Director of Abbey Metal Finishing until his retirement in 1979 aged 60. He had many interests - sailing, rugby, Formula 1, jazz, dancing and he travelled extensively abroad. He was also an active as a member and a past president of Rotary as well as in his membership of Nuneaton Round Table 136 and 41 Club where he was an Honorary Life Member. Sadly his marriage to Edna did not work out and she returned to the UK and later passed away. Jack remained in Spain and met Doreen, a widow, at a Rotary lunch. They married and had 12 years together before, sadly, Doreen died.
Jack decided to return to the UK to live in Nuneaton and eventually moved into Richmond Bede Village 4 years ago.
Jack enjoyed a full and rewarding life and attended his last 41 Club meeting in February 2011.
Trevor Bailey – Nuneaton 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
CORRAN, Alan.  (1923 - 2011)
Lichfield 41 Club is sad to record the death of Alan Corran, a past member of Lichfield 250 RT, Chairman in 1962/63 and Chairman of our club in 1972/73.
Alan died peacefully in his sleep on June 10th, one month before his 88th birthday. Alan was a fighter pilot in the RAF during WW2 and his wife Mary was a WAAF. They married in 1948 and celebrated their 62nd anniversary last year. After wartime service Alan ran a retail business in Lichfield and joined RT 250 where he was described as a very active member.
His funeral service, taken by the Canon Chancellor from Lichfield Cathedral, was held at Sutton Coldfield crematorium on Monday 20th June attended by many of his colleague Tablers and 41ers and accompanied by Glenn Miller’s recording of “In the Mood”.
Our condolences go to Mary and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other family members who survive him.
RIP Alan. We owe so much to those like you who fought for our freedom in the dark years of wartime. And if we may steal a line from your niece in Australia which we think must sum up Alan to a tee, it is his comment on life today. ‘Stress?! Stress?! They don’t know what stress is today! Stress is having the Luftwaffe up your arse. That’s bloody stress!!!’
Donations in his memory to Lichfield Action for the Blind. Details from Wait Funeral Directors 01543 263138.
Mac Cummings - Communications, Lichfield 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
GAYTER, Brian.
Brian, affectionately known as Big “G”, died peacefully on May 16th 2011 aged 76, after a short illness.
He joined Aldridge RT 538 in 1963, becoming Chairman in 1968 and became only the third President of the Club in 1975. From 1982 to 1983 he was Chairman of Aldridge 41 Club. During his time in both Clubs, he always gave any task his utmost attention. Nothing was too much trouble to him and he became widely respected throughout RT Area 5 and 41 Region 14.
Our Club has lost a dear friend and he will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his wife and children, Ann, Anthony and Nicky, together with their families.
John Rushton - Bulletin Editor, Aldridge 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
GWILLIAM, Dr Griffith Morgan. (1939-2010).
Griff died on 1st October 2010 after suffering pancreatic cancer for 4 years. Before retirement he had been a highly respected GP in Pencoed, Bridgend, for many years.
He joined Bridgend Table in 1969 and was a loyal member undertaking most of the key offices including Chairman. He graduated to 41 Club in 1980 and was Chairman in 1990/92 and a long serving Treasurer up to the time of his illness. A keen golfer, he was a Past Captain of Southerndown Golf Club.
Our sympathies are with his wife Christine and daughters Louise and Lisabeth and their families.
Edward Philpin - Chairman, Bridgend 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
Note: an expanded obituary may be seen at this link:
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/bridgend-maesteg/2010/10/14/long-serving-pencoed-doctor-griffith-morgan-gwilliam-dies-aged-71-91466-27465834/ - Ed.
LINDY, Justin.
Justin died suddenly on 16th August aged 72.
He was an Architect by profession. Justin joined Harlow Round Table in 1970 and was chairman in 1979-80. After
leaving Round Table he joined Harlow 41 club where he again become chairman for
two years from 2003 to 2005. He enjoyed his time both in RT and 41, making many
friends. He was a life-time supporter of Leyton Orient Football Club.
Our
thoughts are with his wife Jo and his family on their sad
loss.
Mike Ruocco - Club Contact/Treasurer, Harlow Ex-Tablers & 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
NASH, Peter Jack.
Peter died in hospital on 1st June 2011 aged 69, after a brief illness.
A member of Hammersmith RT and subsequently Alcester RT, Chairman 1977-78, and a founder member of Alcester 41 Club, Peter was a hyper-active Tabler and never missed a Conference, continuing to give great support to Alcester RT to ensure that it has survived whilst neighbouring Tables have sadly withered away.
His enthusiasm for rugby, jazz, sailing and motor-racing was unequalled. Peter will be greatly missed by his contemporaries, and always remembered for his love of non-malicious practical jokes.
To his two daughters Mel and Sam, grand-daughter Charley, and especially his wife Carole, our sincere condolences.
Duncan Smith – Chairman, Alcester 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
 NOEL-STORR, Alan.
We are sad to announce the death of Alan who died suddenly but peacefully on the 4th July 2011 at the age of 65.
He joined Harrow Round Table in the early 1980s and held various posts, e.g. Programme Secretary, Chairman of Fund Raising and others. He was additionally Treasurer of Harrow 41Club in 1991-2 and again in 1992-3.
Alan will long be remembered for his willingness to help other people both in his private life as well as in business.
His clear helpful voice and opinions will be missed by his friends, and the Club.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his Partner Valerie, his four children and grandchildren.
Ian Smith – Secretary, Harrow & Wembley 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
QUINE, Rob.
It is with sadness that Ulverston 41 Club advise of the recent death (2011) of Rob Quine, our Past President and Life Member, after a long illness.
Rob will be known to many as a veteran Round Tabling Caravan Rallier and the founder of the 41 Club Caravan Rally in 1976 at Holker Hall.
He was an enthusiastic and dedicated member of both RT and 41, often hosting International members as they passed through Cumbria.
His friendship knew no bounds and he very rarely missed our lunch and evening meeting. We will miss his company and his fortitude.
Our condolences go to his wife June and their family.
Paul Barton - Secretary, Ulverston 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
WARBURTON, Bill.
It is with great sadness that Oxford Cherwell 41 Club reports the deaths of Bill and Mary, his wife, who both died tragically on 28th March 2011.
Bill joined Oxford Cherwell RT in 1975 and quickly proved to be an enthusiastic and committed Tabler. He became Area Secretary in 1978-79, Area 50 Chairman in 1980-81 followed by a year as National Councillor and Table Chairman. Whenever there was a need for volunteers Bill was always in the front rank; he also had a keen eye for new and exciting initiatives for Table and Area to adopt, adapt and sometimes even improve.
An Old Boy of Abingdon School he went on to a career in the plumbing industry starting his own very successful business in 1979. He also found time to be a school governor and served as a churchwarden for over 30 years. He was a staunch member of 41 and became Founder President of Oxford Isis Rotary Club and was again President, as pictured, in their 25th year at the time of his death. He was also a keen member of the M.C.C. and The Frewen Club in Oxford.
In all of these pursuits he was loyally supported by Mary. They leave behind three children, Claire, James and Richard (Oxford RT Chairman at that time) and four grandchildren. Our condolences go to them all.
Bob Taylor - Oxford Cherwell 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
WHITEHEAD, Paul.
Aged 71, Paul died on 22nd April 2011 after a battle with cancer.
He was educated at Tettenhall College and afterwards completed a student apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering at Leyland Motors Lancashire. He returned to the West Midlands working in the automotive supply market in the UK and Germany before setting up his own successful business in 1975.
Paul was very active in the local community. He was President of Tettenhall Round Table 1985/86 and President of Tettenhall 41 Club 1989/90, President of The Old Tettenhallian’s Club, Captain of the Old Tettenhallian’s Golfing Society, Past Captain of South Staffs Golf Club and Oxley Wanderers Golfing Society. He was a founder member of the Old Tettenhallian’s Rugby Club, a member of The Rotary Club of Tettenhall and Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.
Any spare time was dedicated to sailing, walking or DIY.
Paul was a very sociable man and greatly valued by his family and friends. He leaves his wife, Sue, three children and three grandchildren.
Mike Unwin – Secretary, Tettenhall 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
WILKINSON, Bryan Terence. (02.11.1938 – 12.06.2011)
Hoylake and West Kirby 41 Club (HAWK) is sad to announce the death of Bryan Wilkinson who died following a long fight against illness at the age of 72 on 12th June 2011 in St John’s Hospice, Wirral.
Bryan joined HAWK 41 Club in the early 1990s when he was moved North with his work, having earlier been a member of Kings Winsford RT. He was our club President in 2007 and will always be remembered for his kindness, gentleness and respect for others.
Bryan is survived by his widow, Ronnie, and his daughter Vicky amd family, to whom we offer our sincere condolences.
Ray Ward – Member, Hoylake and West Kirby 41 Club (on behalf of Peter Ryan, President 2011, and members). ^ Back to Top ^
The loss of the following members was reported in the 'Links' magazine
Issue 168 (Summer 2011)
Magazine published mid-July 2011
BAILEY, Les. 
It is with sadness that Lichfield 41 Club records the death of Les Bailey who died in hospital earlier this month (May 2011).
A banker, when that was an honourable profession,
Les served as Treasurer of our club in 1981-82 and Chairman in 1982-83.
The funeral, attended by many of his former Table and 41 Club colleagues, was held at St. Michael’s on May 23rd followed by a celebration of his life at Darnford Moors.
He is survived by his wife Mary and his daughter and son to whom we offer our condolences.
Les, you are remembered as a perfect gentleman.
Mac Cummings - Communications, Lichfield 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
IRWIN, Brian Nesbitt.
 The members of the 41 Club of Bangor (Northern Ireland) were stunned when the news broke that Brian had unexpectedly passed away on the morning of 20th May 2011, aged 71 years. Obviously our thoughts are with his wife Ann and their two sons, Gavin and Keith.
Brian was born in Belfast and was educated there, developing his skills in art. This talent continued to develop when he commenced working with Wells Advertising. His talents were noticed and he was appointed as Art Director of A.V. Brown (Advertising). His talent further developed and he was also appointed as Art Director of the London Progressive Advertising company. In 1971 Brian decided to set up his own one-man company, producing a wide range of art and advertising media. In December 1971, Brian and family moved to Bangor and two years later he was invited to join Bangor Round Table.
Brian turned out to be a noteworthy member of Table with his natural happy demeanour, his humour, his wide knowledge on so many topics and, to top it all, his vivid red hair. Obviously Bangor Round Table made good use of his talents, advertising and publishing the activities of Bangor Round Table. In recognition of his efforts, Brian was appointed President of Bangor Round Table 309 in 1981.
On reaching the “Age 41 Watershed” Brian joined Bangor 41 Club and was most diligent in his support of the various activities. In 1986 he was elected Chairman of the Club. On the 8th April 2011, Brian was elected, by popular demand, President of Bangor 41 Club.
Tragically, he has died in service and will be greatly missed by all of the people who were fortunate to have known him.
John Carberry - Vice President/ caretaker President, Bangor 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
KENDALL, Nick.
Sutton 41 Club are sad to announce the passing of Nick Kendall on 21 January 2011 aged 60 years.
Nick was a good and loyal friend to us all.
As a Tabler and then a 41er Nick was always there in the thick of everything we did.
Always genuinely pleased to see you.
Always the first to put his hand in his pocket at the bar.
Always the first to volunteer to participate in any event be it fund raising, community work or social events.
In the twenty-five plus years of his involvement in Table and 41 Club we can barely recall a single event where Nick was not present.
Every European weekend, every National Conference, Christmas Float Collections, Sutton Marathons – even the Old Folks’ Christmas Parties when we all ferried the old folks from their homes to the party and back – did not prevent Nick, not being a driver, from taking an active participation in the organisation of the evenings.
It is also fair to say that Nick was not only just present, but in 99.9% of these events he played a significant part in making them happen in the first place.
Nick never took a year off to sit on the back benches and let others take the strain as many of us have done over the years. Nick was always happy to take on a post be it Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer or convenor – always at the centre of things.
Fellow Tabler and 41er Jim Wagstaff recalls that he made Nick attend a meeting of Sutton Round Table as a penance for dropping a “dolly” of a catch which cost Jim taking four wickets from 4 balls.
I am sure we all agree (with the possible exception of Jim!) that it was a fortuitous drop that led to a long friendship for each of us Tablers who have been privileged to be members alongside Nick.
Nick recognised a purpose to his involvement in Table and 41 Club and he fulfilled it to the full – an example to us all.
Nigel Elsley – Chairman, Sutton 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
LAMB, Brian.
 Beverley and District 41 Club are sad to announce the death (2011) of Brian Lamb MSc, aged 76.
Brian transferred to Beverley Round Table 247 from Selby in the 1960s when he came to work in the town as a naval architect at the local shipyard.
After the shipyard had closed Brian, who had spent his National Service in the RAF, rejoined as a glider pilot trainer at Linton on Ouse until his retirement.
He was a keen painter, builder of guitars and part-time mathematics teacher at some of Hull’s most notorious schools.
He was an active member of 41 Club and when membership was flagging in 2005 made it his mission to rejuvenate Beverley and District 41 Club. His novel approach to recruiting members resulted in five new members joining in 2006. It is without doubt due entirely to Brian’s recruitment style that Beverley and District 41 Club is flourishing today and he will be sadly missed by everyone.
Members extend their sympathy to his wife Marjorie and daughters Janet and Sarah.
Steve Davidson -
Secretary, Beverley and District 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
LEWIS, David.
The Memorial Service for Moseley 41 Club member David Lewis took place at Knowle Parish Church,Solihull on Monday 28th February 2011 at 2.30pm.
David was a founder member of Moseley Round Table and was Chairman in 1953/54. David was also Area 5 Chairman, a past National Councillor and National Vice President of RTBI, although he was unable to become President.
Paul Walton - Secretary, Moseley 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
LUMB, David. 
Cheadle and Gatley 41 Club is sad to announce the death of David Lumb who died, aged 51, on the 21st March 2011 after a short illness.
As well as being a 41 Club Chairman, David also held many Offices in Round Table including Table Chairman (twice), Area 40 Chairman and Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Membership - and a Convenor at the RT & LC National Conference in Manchester in 1999.
We remember him for many of his sterling qualities including his conscientiousness, reliability, professionalism and not forgetting his wry sense of humour and rather unique sense of fashion.
To his friends and colleagues, his middle name was “reliable”. He epitomised the phrase – “If you say you are going to do something, do it.” By the time you thought about it David had probably already done it.
He was a very pro-active member of both clubs, and a dedicated "doer"; always there when needed, always to be trusted with any task, and totally, totally reliable. His 41 Club and Table records speak for themselves.
David was an accountant and many of his clients were his 41 Club and Table friends – that same reliability and trustworthiness followed through his accountancy and taxation services – often challenged but never wrong. He relished his battles with HMRC and considered his dealings with them to be one of life’s greater pleasures. The glint in his eye was something to be perceived when faced with having to tell them they were wrong; never in an angry or rude manner, but merely pointing out the error of their ways. These affectionately came to be known as his “Goliath” moments, as David slew the giant.
In the irreverent way of 41 Club, we couldn't let any tribute pass without mention of David’s unique style when it came to fashion. His fashion clock got stuck somewhere circa 1970, his wardrobe was functional and reliable and that reflects David, with barely a cursory nod to modernity, but it was always unique and memorable and in an increasingly vain and image conscious world, David held no truck with such vagaries.
It is not everyone that can team a bright green waterproof anorak, covering a navy blue, white and red Gabicci vee neck sweater, with navy “zippee” shorts and open-toed sandals, worn of course with white socks, and bounce confidently into the alfresco night life of a continental night club on our annual weekend away, but David could ..............and he always accepted the ensuing fines the next morning with good grace!
In typical 41 Club style, this year’s annual weekend away included a 'dress as David' day in honour of his memory, but nobody got anywhere near his uniqueness and we firmly believe he will be calling us all prats through his gently clenched teeth as always. Neither he, nor we, would have it any other way!
Finally he will be remembered in our Club for his annual Christmas recitations, his favourite being Stanley Holloway's tale of The Battle of Hastings.
Delivered in a very convincing mock Yorkshire accent and the immortal lines that follow, will capture a memory dear to us all:
King 'arold he won the advantage
On the hill-top he took his stand
With his knaves and his cads all around him
On his 'orse, with his 'awk, in his 'and.
David is survived by his widow, Roo and he will truly be missed – our Club is the poorer for his loss.
Ian Clarke – Secretary, Cheadle and Gatley 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
PROTHEROE, David.
 David, of Solihull 41 Club, known to all his friends as “Prothers”, died on 24th December 2010, aged 67, after a long fight against cancer.
He enjoyed a career in banking and served as Chairman of Wembley and Bridgend Round Tables. Later he was a member of Wolverhampton 41 Club, and then served as President of Solihull Round Table and Chairman, Treasurer and, until recently, Secretary of Solihull 41 Club.
David was a highly regarded friend to all, whose counsel was regularly sought by all who knew him. He is missed by everyone.
Our sympathies and thoughts are with his wife Ann, son Richard and daughter Helen.
Roger Shrimpton - Secretary, Solihull 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
SARGENT, Peter. 
Chorley Rural 41 Club sadly records the loss of Peter Sargent who died suddenly at home on 12th February 2011, aged 59.
For many years Peter was an active member of Round Table first with Paisley and District RT where he was Chairman in 1986-87 and then with Chorley District RT from where he joined Chorley Rural 41 Club becoming our Chairman in 1996-97. Despite the fact that his work as an engineer with the Royal Ordnance and later BAE Systems took him all over the world he valued his home life most with his wife Elinor and daughter Laura.
We are lucky he shared this time with the Club and for his active participation in many crazy fundraising events. He would be the first to volunteer to stand in the cold and shake a tin, especially for ‘Children in Need’. His fellowship will be much missed and we offer our sympathies to his family.
Nigel James – Secretary, Chorley Rural 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
STOKES, David.
Ongar 41 Club is very sad to announce the sudden passing of David Stokes on 19th April 2011 at the age of 77.
Formerly a member of Chelmsford 132 Round Table where he held various offices including Chairman in 1970, David joined Ongar 41 Club in 1982 and was an active and loyal member, becoming Chairman in 1989. A keen tennis player and golfer until failing eye sight curtailed these activities, David will always be remembered for the Stokes Trophy which he presented for the winner of our Annual Golf Day.
His other interests were sport, the outdoor life and modern jazz and he retained an interest in all these until his untimely death.
David will be remembered for his courteous and convivial manner and will be greatly missed at our meetings.
Our thoughts are with his wife Jenifer and his family.
Stan Dover - Ongar 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
THOMAS, Graham.
Former Chairman Graham died on 10 November 2010, aged 67, after more than four years’ treatment for cancer. Throughout that time he remained his usual uncomplaining and stoical self, an inspiration to all who knew and fondly remember him. He was a pharmacist by profession and after graduating from University of Wales, Cardiff, he spent the whole of his career with Boots. That involved working successively in Cardiff, Malvern, Newquay, Scunthorpe, Ashton under Lyne, Manchester and Macclesfield.
He first joined the movement at Malvern Hills Round Table and his final membership was of Lyme 41 Club, of which he was Chairman in 1988/9. The Club had a great year when he was in the Chair and for many years thereafter he was our Programme Co-ordinator, greatly admired for his quiet but very effective "touch on the tiller" approach. His knowledgeable and humorous presentations at periodic malt whisky tastings were always eagerly awaited and will be one of his many contributions to the life of the Club which will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and condolences remain with his wife Marilyn, daughter Jane, son Huw and their families.
Alan Whitehead - Lyme 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
TIBBETTS, Wilf. (30.01.1926 – 14.02.2011)
 Rowley Regis 41 Club is very saddened to announce the death of Wilf Tibbetts who died of a chest infection following a successful heart bypass operation at the age of 85 in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Wilf was a founder member of Rowley Regis Round Table in 1959, a past Table Chairman and Chairman of Rowley Regis 41 Club in 1977-78 and he was an active and treasured member of the club right up until his death – attending the Christmas Lunch two days before having his operation.
Wilf was full of enthusiasm for the many interests that he had throughout his life and it was he who ensured the continuity of our 41 Club by actively encouraging transfer from Table with his welcoming manner when that certain age arose. He was an avid West Bromwich Albion supporter and served the club in many capacities. In his working life he owned and ran Albion Galvanising in Oldbury.
Wilf is survived by his son Paul, daughter Joanne, grand children and his second wife Madge to whom we offer our sincere condolences. Wilf’s first wife Mary died in 1995.
Wilf will always be remembered by his reply to the 41 Club Final Toast ‘May the hinges of friendship never rust – Have 'em galvanised’.
Stuart Watson – Chairman, Rowley Regis 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
WARD, Charles.
Swadlincote & District 41 Club are deeply saddened by the loss of yet another valued member. Charles Ward passed away on 12th April 2011, aged 62 years old, having lost his dear wife Ruth 6 months previously, aged 59. Our condolences are with their two sons Marcus and Matthew and their families.
Graham Clamp - Swadlincote & District 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
WOOD, Colin.
Colin, who was 68 on Boxing Day, lost
his fight against a brain tumour on 29th March 2011.
He had been a stalwart
member of several Round Tables, finishing up at Cranleigh. He had undertaken almost all the offices of Table and joined our 41 club with
a huge amount of experience. He was Chairman a few years ago and was
Treasurer up until a short time before he died.
Colin was an
enthusiast in all that he did and was an active member (and Chairman)
of the local Anglo-German twinning club. He was also a member of Task
Force Romania, a charity devoted to improving the life of children in
Romania, a organisation trying to build a new hospital in the village
and several other organisations whilst at the same time playing as much
golf and mah-jong as he could.
He will be greatly missed by us all and
our thoughts and prayers go to Marilyn, the two children and the six
grandchildren.
The members of Cranleigh 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
The loss of the following members was reported in magazine
Issue 167 (Spring 2011)
Swadlincote & District 41 Club are deeply saddened by the loss of four of their members over a ten-month period.
Brian Hudson passed away on the 7th March 2010,Vernon Parker (see also here) on the 2nd November 2010, Patrick Rice on the 25th November 2010 and John Clamp on the 3rd January 2011.
Brian, Vernon, Patrick and John were all long serving members of Swadlincote & District Round Table No.308 and Swadlincote & District 41 Club.
Our condolences are with their respective widows and families.
Graham Clamp - Secretary, Swadlincote 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
COOPER, Michael. (21.11.49 – 12.12.10)
 Shirley Late Knights are sad to announce the death of Mike Cooper who died suddenly on the 12th December, after suffering a heart attack.
A long standing member of Shirley Round Table and afterwards as a member of Shirley Late Knights, Coops was always involved in everything we did. Be it a sports or social event or even an international trip, he always brought his own, unique, brand of enthusiasm. He eventually became our chairman in 2008/9, and whilst he was nervous of “not doing the position justice” he was one of the best.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael’s widow Lesley. It goes without saying that he will be greatly missed.
Jon Meadows – Chairman, Shirley Late Knights 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
CROCKET, John.
On the 1st September 2010 Harrow & Wembley 41 Club learned of John’s death from his brother.
John had been suffering from Parkinson’s for several years which greatly reduced his life quality.
He died at the age of 74 on the 4th December 2009.
John had managed the family property business in earlier years having joined the movement in 1964.
His outspoken political views on Europe in particular will long be remembered by those who knew him well.
Ian Smith – Secretary, Harrow & Wembley 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
DODD, Ken.
Birmingham Handsworth 41 Club are saddened to announce the death of Ken Dodd aged 78. Ken had been suffering from cancer and lost his battle on 28th December 2010.
He had been a keen and enthusiastic member of both Handsworth RT and 41 Club for many years and only recently had he been unable to attend meetings.
Ken was never happier than when driving his camper van throughout Europe in the company of his wife Jean. His keen sense of humour will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts are with Jean, his daughters Yvonne and Michelle and grandchildren at this sad time.
John Haycock – Chairman, Birmingham Handsworth 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
FORBES, Robert (Bob). (07.01.50 – 25.12.10)
 Bridge of Weir & Kilmacolm 41 Club regret to announce the death of Robert Forbes who, with his family by his side, died suddenly but peacefully on Christmas Day. Bob joined Round Table in Mid-Argyll where he was highly involved with the annual fireworks display. He moved to Bridge of Weir & Kilmacolm Round Table in 1988 and subsequently on to our 41 Club. He was a loyal supporter - always doing his bit. He was also a member of Johnstone Rotary Club and was particularly involved with the Aqua Boxes project. He was a Deacon of the Bakers at Glasgow Trades House and recently had turned his hand to curling as a member of the Bridge of Weir Curling Club.
Robert was retired having been a loyal and respected bank manager with the Bank of Scotland.
He is survived by his widow Joan, his sons Kenneth and Christopher and daughter Karen, to whom he was a devoted husband and father.
We will always remember the smile on his face and how he brought a smile to us all.
Dennis Taylor – Secretary, Bridge of Weir & Kilmacolm 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
HOGARTH, Arthur.
 Lichfield 41 Club is sad to report the death (2010) of Arthur Hogarth, formerly of Lichfield
250 RT and of our club.
Arthur was born in Alsager 80 years ago and in his youth was a keen footballer having had trials for Crewe Alexander and played cricket to a good standard in the North Staffs league.On leaving school at 16 he joined a small heating and plumbing business in the Potteries which was subsequently bought by a Mr Howe who had retired early from a larger heating and ventilation company.
Arthur became Mr Howe’s right hand man, eventually becoming the group managing director. The business grew from a small local company to a major national heating and ventilation contractor which eventually went public as the Howe Group and was subsequently taken over by Interserve.
Arthur set up the Birmingham branch in the early ’60s and when he moved to Brum he joined one of the Birmingham Round Tables.
When he bought a house in Lichfield he transferred to Lichfield Round Table 250 in about 1965. He was a very active Tabler and brought the idea of starting the Round Table Christmas Tableau which not only brought much pleasure to the children of Lichfield but became a major fund raising venture over the years and which continues to this day.
He was a very keen golfer and for many years an active member of Whittington Heath Golf Club.
Arthur married his childhood sweetheart Jean and they had three children, two boys and a girl. The children in turn provided him with number of grandchildren who he loved.
Some years after her death he married his second wife Margaret, a fellow golf enthusiast who is now his widow.
All Arthur’s friends will remember him for his kindness and great sense of humour. In spite of his very successful business career he never sought to take centre stage or to force his views on people. He never spoke in haste but always wisely after careful consideration. If you needed good advice on anything Arthur was the man to speak to.
R.I.P. Arthur. You are often spoken of by club members with great affection.
Our condolences go out to Margaret and all members of the family.
Mac Cummings – Communications, Lichfield 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
HOPE, John.
Due to a fall at his home John died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 87 on the 22nd July 2010.
John had been in Table and 41 Club on and off over the years and at one stage left to form the Harrow Probus branch.
After many years he rejoined 41 Club again as a full member in 2008 having been an honorary member for several years previously.
A life long engineer in the aircraft components manufacturing Industry, his resourcefulness and handicraft will be missed by friends and family alike.
His stentorian voice and pragmatic views will also be missed by members.
He was given a good send off at Breakspear Crematorium by his family and many friends.
Our thoughts remain with his wife Pat, two daughters and family.
Ian Smith – Secretary, Harrow & Wembley 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
McDIARMID, John. (1939 - 2010)
Edinburgh Pentlands 41 Club is deeply saddened to announce the loss of John McDiarmid who died peacefully on 25th October 2010. A committed Tabler and an equally committed 41 Club member, John was Chairman of Table in 1975 and Chairman of 41 Club in 2008. He was one of the founding fathers of our 41 Club and had much to do with its inauguration.
As a professional, John was a gifted and skilled project management consultant who held posts with many of the major UK construction companies. John was, by every standard imaginable, a true friend and could rightly be termed a real gentleman. Under the quiet exterior was a man who had a complete armoury of talents coupled with a most infectious wit. He was blessed with clarity of vision that allowed him to excel in both his business and private life. This unique combination of talent and wit acted as a magnet and people were keen to seek out his friendship.
A keen follower of sport in the widest sense, JMcD (as he was known) was also a very fine curler and took the Pentlands 41 Club Curling Cup, as the season’s winning ‘skip’, on more than one occasion. Deadly accurate, he expected nothing less from his team! Whilst winning was an objective, the taking part and the enjoyment and camaraderie were more important to him. The curling fraternity has lost an extremely fine player and a first class ambassador.
In his leisure, John played golf for pleasure - but off a handicap of 4! He also had a very fine singing voice and enjoyed nothing more than taking part in and singing the works of Gilbert and Sullivan.
He was very proud to call himself a Highlander. His formative childhood was spent in and around North Perthshire, and he finished his schooling at the renowned Breadalbane Academy in Aberfeldy. Not many earn the title of ‘first-in, last-out’, but John qualified on both counts. He was one of the first babies to be born at the Simpson Maternity Pavilion, Edinburgh in 1939 and rejoiced in being the last man to be demobbed after his National Service with the Royal Artillery in 1963.
We will miss John greatly, but our first thoughts are with his wife Anne and their two daughters - Kathryn and Shona. In the spirit of true friendship, we will ensure that they receive our support and help, now and in the weeks ahead.
Neil M Ross - Secretary/Treasurer, Edinburgh Pentlands 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
MILBURN, Geoffrey Robert.
After a long and painful battle against cancer Geoff died at home on 29th December 2010 aged 75 years. I had the privilege of his friendship for over 47 years .
He will be remembered by his many friends for his ready wit, always sharp but never wounding, although it must be said that some of his shaggy dog stories were a bit too long. He and I sailed many miles together and one memorable cruise nearly ended in disaster, but we were lucky enough to survive , further strengthening the bond of our friendship.
Every Sunday he cooked a traditional lunch for his family, never failing to provide an extra serving which he carried across the road to an elderly neighbour,come rain or shine.
A man who was a dedicated Round Tabler, who carried on his community service as a Rotarian. A stalwart of 41 Club, he rarely missed a meeting.
He continued helping others until almost the end, working in the Rotary bookshop only 3 weeks before his death. He was irritated at having to give up driving the minibus taking pensioners to the luncheon club. In our Round Table days he was always amongst the first to help organise charity events, and worked long and hard to ensure their success.
He was "a man for all seasons" equally adept at pleasantries or serious matters, always good company.
Our sympathy goes to his wife Ann, and to his family.
John Mellor - Burnham & Highbridge 41 Club.^ Back to Top ^
O'DONOGHUE, John (The Prof).
 We are saddened to announce the passing of John (56) after struggling with cancer for nearly two years.
John was the Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Lancashire. Table and 41 Club gave John and his family many friendships as they moved about the country with John’s work. This would often take him abroad where he would visit clubs in Germany, Australia and America. He regularly attended meetings, conferences and international weekends.
He was introduced to Lewes RT37 by David Foulds in 1978 and he also became a member of Market Drayton RT, West Forest RT, Wokingham RT, Shrewsbury 41 Club and lastly Lytham St Annes 41 Club.
John always had a smile for you. He was good fun to be with and his illness did not stop him from enjoying his membership of 41 Club. His humour, intellect and collection of unusual watches will be greatly missed.
Our sympathies and thoughts are with his wife Carole and daughters Hannah and Alice.
Graham Sloan – Chairman, Lytham St Annes 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
PARKER, Frederick Vernon. (03.02.1922 - 01.11.2010)
Vernon Parker was born in Chapel Gresley, the elder of twin boys with two older sisters. Apart from the war years when he served with the Royal Air Force and was stationed in India and Burma, he spent all his life firmly rooted in the earth and clay of South Derbyshire.
Vernon's father was works manager at T.G. Green and the inspiration behind the iconic Cornish Blue range. In 1933, he and his wife bought Bretby Art Pottery in Woodville, which Vernon joined on leaving Ashbourne Grammar School, and where he spent the rest of his working life.
He was a popular boss, well respected in business, and a gifted salesman; that so many people attended his funeral service was a great tribute to his popularity.
In 1949 he married Barbara, and last year they celebrated their diamond wedding. He drew great strength from her support, and in return loved and supported her in everything. Vernon was very much a family man, a loving father, and having barely known his own grand-parents, he found his grandchildren a particular delight.
Vernon and Barbara first met at the Young Conservatives, and they shared a love of local politics; for many years Vernon was Chairman of Swadlincote Conservative Association. But politics were just one of his many interests. In 1951 he was a founder member of Swadlincote Round Table, becoming Chairman in 1955, and in due course joined the 41 Club. Then, when he was 38, he joined Swadlincote Rotary Club. Over the years he made many friends in all these organizations, and until quite recently he was still attending both the 41 and Rotary clubs regularly. The idea of fellowship, service to the community, and international goodwill certainly sat well with him. Vernon loved life, he loved red wine, he loved his regular games of bridge and golf, and was a member of Burton Golf Club for nearly 50 years.
Vernon was very sociable, courteous and honourable, a gentleman who will be greatly missed. We send our sympathy to Barbara, his daughter and his two granddaughters.
Reproduced from the Parish Magazine of Repton, Foremark and Newton Solney Parish Churches, with due ascknowledgement. ^ Back to Top ^
SENTANCE, Alan.
Alan died on the 8th October 2010, aged 88. He and his brother Cliff ran a large family roofing sub-contractors business in Southend and those of us who came into contact with them professionally recognised them as the most upright and competent company with which we could deal in this area.
The Round Table movement has always attracted some of the most pleasant men who, from a relatively early age, wanted to put something back into the society in which they were raised and/or worked.
Alan was at the top of that tree and was the most pleasant and friendly person in every way as is his wife Joan who survives him. A member of Southend-on-Sea RT106 since 1951, he went through that chair in 1960/61, with his brother following him in 1963/64. He was on the Area Executive for a number of years and became RT Area 33 Chairman for 1962/63. Alan was also Hon. President of RT106 in 1968/69 and subsequently took the Chair of Southend-on-Sea 41 Club in 1972/3.
Alan was a man who put everything he could into whatever he was doing and in particular into everything that his Table and 41 Club sought to achieve. He will be much missed and even if in today’s society that might seem to be less likely, may there be many more like him.
Jack Campling - Southend-on-Sea 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
STANLEY, Ted.
Ted Stanley died on 2nd January 2011.
Ted joined Harlow Round Table in 1978 and carried out many offices in the club over the following years. When he retired from Round Table he joined Harlow Ex Tablers & 41 Club in which he again took an active part. He took the chair in the year 1989/90 and again in the years 2005 to 2008.
He will be remembered for his enthusiasm for caravanning; Ted and his wife Doreen attended many National caravan rallies and finally encouraged the members of the club to join him.
He led us over many years making sure that the members attended the National caravan rallies. In the years 1990 and again in 1996 the Harlow club organised the national caravan rally and all those who attended these rallies will remember Ted’s famous catch phrase “you will enjoy yourself”. Ted always enjoyed himself and made sure all that knew him did, too.
Ted will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Mike Ruocco - Club Contact,
Harlow Ex Tablers & 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
WARNER, Harry Headley. (1921 – 2010)
 Algarve 41 Club members are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Harry at the age of 88, after a long and debilitating illness.
He had joined Ilford RT 321 in 1952 and took the chair 3 years later. He went on to serve as Chairman of Area 17 and a member of the National Council before being appointed Founder Chairman of Barkingside RT 763 in 1962. In 1966 he moved to Portugal and opened Sir Harry’s Bar in downtown Albufeira. This very  quickly became a regular meeting place for musical celebrities investing in Algarve properties at the time. He was the father of our Ex-Tabler Club and served as its Chairman in 1989/90 and again in 1998/99.
He was a stickler for protocol both in his private life and his activities within the Church, the British Legion and Riding for the Disabled. His widow is finding great difficulty answering to the name of Mrs Esme Warner instead of Mrs Harry Warner. We miss him a lot!
Alan Reynolds - Algarve 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
WOODWORTH, David Perrin - National President 1993-1994
(05.10.32 - 21.01.11)
 David joined Corby Round Table 514 in 1958 and then moved to Cheltenham (rising to Area 23 International Officer), Alcester and then to Maidstone, which had in those days a very active Round Table. Unfortunately David was unable to join Maidstone as their membership was full so they could not transfer him in. No automatic transfers in those days! David’s membership of Round Table therefore lapsed for a year whilst in Maidstone until he moved to Ashby-de-la-Zouch in 1967 and following an introduction by the local Estate Agent he joined Ashby Round Table that same year.
David became Chairman of Ashby Round Table at the age of 35 years in 1967 and had the pleasure in inducting our current 41 Club Region 10 National Councillor Peter Good. Being Chairman in his last year he was able to stay in Table for the extra year and was asked to chair the Ashby Hastings 500 committee for the Town celebrations. This was the first big major fund raising event for Ashby Round Table and was based in the Ashby Castle grounds. To give a scale of the event and David’s skill in organisation, over £12,000 was raised for charity. No mean feat for as back as 1973.
David was a Founder Member of Ashby-de-la-Zouch 41 Club which started up in 1976, becoming the second Chairman in 1978.
When the editor of the “Hinge” (the forerunner of our current “Links” magazine) resigned, David was approached in 1980 by the then National President to take over as Editor. This started a career on the National Executive spanning over 15 years, to 1995. Then history repeated itself when, in 1996, the current editor resigned and David was again asked to act as interim Editor (jointly with another Past President) producing the magazines of late 1996 and spring 1997.
David being a stickler for organisation and detail steered the magazine towards the professional copy it is today, bringing in additional general articles to broaden its appeal, not just concentrating on solely 41 Club matters. This was not without its objectors, but David had a quiet way of doing things to produce the required result.
 Following 7 years as Editor he became National Secretary for 5 years and then Vice President in 1992. Unfortunately due to a period of ill health he could not make it to Harrogate for the 1993 AGM, at the end of which he would have been installed as National President. Later he was always saying tongue in cheek that to date no other President has had that honour!
A letter from David accepting the office of President was read to the AGM, stating “Having experienced life in 4 Tables over 18 years – Corby, Cheltenham, Alcester and Ashby – I am more than ever convinced that Friendship, Fellowship and Fun, such as we all enjoy in 41, should be our continuing motto and certainly will be my aim”. There is no doubt that he achieved just that.
As the National President, David did not consider himself to be a “speech” man, but, as previously stated, he preferred to get on with the job quietly, but a stickler for procedures. He was immensely proud of instigating 41 Club in Romania where he and Joyce made many friends. He told a good tale of the time he and Joyce were picked up from the airport by Romanian 41ers in a car that kept breaking down and David would swear that each time it did so, they produced bottles of cheap Sainsbury Merlot from the boot to keep them entertained.
David felt that we had not done enough to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Association so he suggested to the Forward Planning Committee, of which he was then a member, that we should arrange a function, "maybe a lunch", to celebrate the then forthcoming Diamond Jubilee in 2005. This was agreed by Council in February 2002 and that led to the very successful Diamond Jubilee Lunch held at the ICC in Birmingham.
David, and Joyce too, always made the point of going out of their way to make newcomers to Council, and their ladies, most welcome. Nevertheless, one such newcomer observed that when President David asked a question of any officer or councillor it was direct and to the point!
A relaxing break from the Council Meeting in Dundee, February 1994. David was deeply affected by the strains of the bagpipes.
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David enjoyed most about his Presidential year, the opportunity to get out and about to far off places and 41 Clubs including a visit out to the Shetland Islands. He and Joyce enjoyed the foreign travel aspects of the job, especially South Africa.
Regarding overseas matters, he was pleased to report to the 1994 AGM – which this time he was well enough to chair – that following the Association’s withdrawal from 41 International in 1991, during his year we had had numerous discussions in Europe and the time was right to reconsider our membership of 41 International, saying “it makes sense to complete our battles from within rather than on the outside”. Indeed, the meeting agreed with him, overwhelmingly voting to forthwith apply to rejoin 41 International.
David continued to be active internationally after his years on Council. He was a member of Gibraltar 41 Club and attended a number of Past Presidents' international meetings. When the international Past Presidents indicated a wish to visit Scotland for the 2008 meeting he readily agreed to help, taking on the registration responsi-bilities in his usual efficient manner, both he and Joyce providing considerable support to the organisation of a memorable weekend in Pitlochry, well supported by our foreign friends and fellow GB&I Past Presidents.
David never forgot that he was a member of Ashby 41 Club, and despite the Club evolving into a more “out and about active” as opposed to the traditional “dinner” club he always made good attendance and we awaited with anticipation his dry humoured comments that just came out and had us in stitches.
President Malcolm Lockey recalls how David was seriously ill and in intensive care for several weeks last summer but making a remarkable recovery sufficient to allow him to attend a 65th Anniversary Luncheon in London to celebrate the founding of the Association. He was delighted to be there.
David’s working career finished up at Loughborough University where he worked as a librarian before moving on to their Travel and Tourism department. He was also a founder member of Ashby and Coalville Lions before joining Ashby Hastings Rotary Club which a number of ex-Round Tablers had joined.
His hobbies included gardening, the National Trust and, of course, travel. Being a librarian by profession, it was only natural that he became a trustee of and worker for Ashby-de-la-Zouch Museum.
David gave great support to those 41 Club members in his own Club who wished to take up office and gave active encouragement. He will be sorely missed, a true gentleman and friend.
Our sincere condolences go to his wife of 55 years Joyce and family.
On behalf of the Chairman and Members of Ashby-de-la-Zouch 41 Club. ^ Back to Top ^
The funeral took place on Tuesday 1st February
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The Council of the Association is saddened to hear of the passing of the following 41ers. Appreciations from their fellow club members appear below and can be quickly reached by clicking on the relevant name 
