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Obituary: Pat Harnett – ‘wonderful host’ at Tiptoe’s Danewood B&B

Obituary: Pat Harnett – ‘wonderful host’ at Tiptoe’s Danewood B&B

Obituary: Pat Harnett – ‘wonderful host’ at Tiptoe’s Danewood B&B

16 October 2020

Pat Harnett FORMER guests of local B&B landlady Pat Harnett sent condolence cards to her husband Terry following her death, with many remembering…


Obituary: Peter Baker – former Ringwood councillor was passionate about social equality and ‘always immaculately dressed’

Obituary: Peter Baker – former Ringwood councillor was passionate about social equality and ‘always immaculately dressed’

Obituary: Peter Baker – former Ringwood councillor was passionate about social equality and ‘always immaculately dressed’

16 October 2020

Peter Baker A FORMER Ringwood councillor and banker with a strong interest in politics, social justice and football has died at the age of 94. The son…


Obituary: David Bursey – well-known New Forest postman

Obituary: David Bursey – well-known New Forest postman

Obituary: David Bursey – well-known New Forest postman

11 October 2020

David Bursey would often stop to chat while on his rounds POPULAR Beaulieu postman David Bursey has died at the age of 62. A familiar face on his round…


Obituary: Mary Falk – record-breaking transatlantic sailor

Obituary: Mary Falk – record-breaking transatlantic sailor

Obituary: Mary Falk – record-breaking transatlantic sailor

10 October 2020

Mary Falk took part in her last competitive race at the age of 64 AFTER taking up sailing in her 20s Mary Falk went on to achieve the fastest Atlantic…


Obituary: Tom Pepper – lifelong Sway bridge enthusiast and former computer programmer

Obituary: Tom Pepper – lifelong Sway bridge enthusiast and former computer programmer

Obituary: Tom Pepper – lifelong Sway bridge enthusiast and former computer programmer

04 October 2020

Tom Pepper was an accomplished sportsman SWAY Bridge Club founder and former vice-chairman of New Forest Mencap Tom Pepper has died at the age of 74. After…


Obituary: Roy Davis – longstanding owner of Pennington Cross Garage

Obituary: Roy Davis – longstanding owner of Pennington Cross Garage

Obituary: Roy Davis – longstanding owner of Pennington Cross Garage

27 September 2020

At its peak, Roy employed around 35 staff at Pennington Cross Garage LONGSTANDING Pennington Cross Garage proprietor Roy Davis has died at the age of…


Obituary: Nick Filbee – Lymington solicitor, musician and former chair of Coda Music Trust

Obituary: Nick Filbee – Lymington solicitor, musician and former chair of Coda Music Trust

Obituary: Nick Filbee – Lymington solicitor, musician and former chair of Coda Music Trust

20 September 2020

Nick Filbee RESPECTED Lymington solicitor and former chair of the Walkford-based Coda Music Trust Nick Filbee has died at the age of 72. A talented artist…


Obituary: Joan Harris – international dancer and ballet authority on several classic films

Obituary: Joan Harris – international dancer and ballet authority on several classic films

Obituary: Joan Harris – international dancer and ballet authority on several classic films

19 September 2020

Joan celebrating her 100th FORMER international dancer Joan Harris, who was ballet mistress for classic film The Red Shoes and director of ballet at the…


Obituary: Lawrie Jenman – co-founder of New Forest Ice Cream

Obituary: Lawrie Jenman – co-founder of New Forest Ice Cream

Obituary: Lawrie Jenman – co-founder of New Forest Ice Cream

13 September 2020

Lawrie Jenman founded New Forest Ice Cream with his wife Sue LAWRIE Jenman, the co-founder of one of the district’s best-known brands New Forest Ice Cream…


John Lovell: Village's 90-year-old litter-picking 'local hero'

John Lovell: Village's 90-year-old litter-picking 'local hero'

John Lovell: Village's 90-year-old litter-picking 'local hero'

27 August 2020

John Lovell worked as a stockman and building warden A DEDICATED Marchwood man who spent much of his time litter picking in the community has died aged…


'Furry Dave': Famous figure on the streets with a mysterious past

'Furry Dave': Famous figure on the streets with a mysterious past

'Furry Dave': Famous figure on the streets with a mysterious past

26 August 2020

Dave Rhodes, also known as Furry Dave SITTING in a hospital bed wearing his characteristic huge furry hat, Dave Rhodes spent his last days entertaining…


Christine Ford: Broadcasting manager and first female mayor of Ringwood

Christine Ford: Broadcasting manager and first female mayor of Ringwood

Christine Ford: Broadcasting manager and first female mayor of Ringwood

15 August 2020

Christine Ford was elected town mayor in 2009 FORMER New Forest District Council chair Christine Ford, who has died aged 82, has been remembered as a…


Ian Readhead: Tributes paid to New Forest's former deputy chief constable

Ian Readhead: Tributes paid to New Forest's former deputy chief constable

Ian Readhead: Tributes paid to New Forest's former deputy chief constable

04 August 2020

Ian Readhead served at many stations across the constabulary including Hythe, Lyndhurst, Southampton and Winchester TRIBUTES have been paid to a devoted…


Harry Oram: a man with 'unrivalled knowledge' of forestry

Harry Oram: a man with 'unrivalled knowledge' of forestry

Harry Oram: a man with 'unrivalled knowledge' of forestry

16 April 2020

Harry Oram was a member of Brockenhurst Parish Council and the New Forest National Park Authority TRIBUTES have been paid to former head forester Harry…


Coronavirus: Tributes to sportswoman Diana Townsend (79)

Coronavirus: Tributes to sportswoman Diana Townsend (79)

Coronavirus: Tributes to sportswoman Diana Townsend (79)

14 April 2020

Diana Townsend was a prominent member of tennis and bridge clubs TRIBUTES have been paid to Diana Townsend, a well-known champion of community causes…


Colin Mudie: Ship designer, author and balloonist

Colin Mudie: Ship designer, author and balloonist

Colin Mudie: Ship designer, author and balloonist

19 March 2020

Colin Mudie died aged 93 LYMINGTON -based yacht and tall ships designer, balloonist, author and disabled-sailing advocate Colin Mudie has died aged 93. His…


Lorraine Phillips: Talented teacher at New Milton Junior School

Lorraine Phillips: Talented teacher at New Milton Junior School

Lorraine Phillips: Talented teacher at New Milton Junior School

05 March 2020

Lorraine Phillips has died aged 76 FORMER New Milton Junior School teacher Lorraine Phillips has died aged 76. A thanksgiving service held at St Luke’s…


Tommy Warner: Circus labourer able to balance park bench on his chin

Tommy Warner: Circus labourer able to balance park bench on his chin

Tommy Warner: Circus labourer able to balance park bench on his chin

16 January 2020

Tommy Warner could drink a pint of beer while doing a handstand A FORMER army sergeant who was well known for performing tricks he learned while working…


Ted Johnson: First park authority chair was New Forest champion

Ted Johnson: First park authority chair was New Forest champion

Ted Johnson: First park authority chair was New Forest champion

19 December 2019

Ted and Mary Johnson THE former director of planning at New Forest District Council and the inaugural chairman of the national park authority, Ted Johnson…


John Burry: 'Inspirational' Hoburne Group chairman and Official Verderer

John Burry: 'Inspirational' Hoburne Group chairman and Official Verderer

John Burry: 'Inspirational' Hoburne Group chairman and Official Verderer

21 November 2019

John Burry with his daughter Rosie THE former chairman of the Hoburne holiday and development company, John Burry, has died after a long and inspirational…


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