Port of King's Lynn - Associated British Ports
ABP Obituary Page
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Alphabetical order.
Arthur R Barrett,
Helen Bennell,
Teunis Boer (Tom),
Ray Boughen (Relayer - Railways),
William David Alfred Dack (Bill),
David Eke,
Ron M. Edgley,
Ivor A. English (Diver),
Maurice Feetham,
Joan Gardener,
Barry Girdlestone,
John Edward Green (Ted),
David James Harwood,
Michael J Short-Howard,
Ingram Owen Ladbrook Hubbard,
Frank Oliver Stanley King,
Ron W. Mitchelson,
Harry Neal (Tank),
Bill Palmer,
Norman Pounder,
Peter Jacob Remmig (Dockgateman),
Donald Ross,
Bruce B Rudd,
David Turner,
Eric John Wilkin,
Frank R Wright.
The following in date order.
Harry Neal (Tank) - June 21st 1919 to 27th May 2011 (Photo one of four)
Harry Neal died on the 27th May 2011, peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Harry (Tank), aged 91 years formerly of Fermoy Avenue, King's Lynn. Beloved husband of the late Dolly. The funeral service was at the St Margarets Church, King's Lynn, on Wednesday 8th June at 11.30am, followed by interment in Gayton Road Cemetery. The service was conducted by Revd Christopher Ivory and the funeral was by Thornally Funeral Services, Austin Street, King's Lynn, PE30 1QH.
Click to view the poem read at the service by Howard Bugg titled "Memories of a Prisoner of War Camp by Harry Tapley of the 4th Btn Gordon Highlanders. The family felt this was as Harry would have explained his feelings.
Harry joined the docks (BTDB) on 10th May 1965 and retired after 19 years on his 65th birthday as a dock watchman for Associated British Ports at King's Lynn.
The amusing incident involving the Prince of Wales was recalled when Harrry's workmates got together at the dock office for a retirement presentation.
Fed up
It was in May 1981 that Harry sent a tube of glue to the Prince with the message: "Keep your secret under your seat and we will make a fortune"
Harry was an ardent royalist and would put a pound on whenever Prince Charles rode in a race. But he became so fed up losing his money that he sernt the royal jockey the glue.
At Harry's presentation Harry was presented with a silver engraved tray by Andrew Kent, docks manager. His workmates collected £120 and bought him a new bike. (see photo above).
Andrew Kent wished Harry a long and happy retirement and there were further tributes from his colleagues.
Born at Highgate in Lynn, Harry went to St James' Boys school. He married Dorothy, the girl who lived opposite him at Highgate.
Before working for the docks, Harry worked as a post office engineer and on the railways. During the last war he was captured at St Valery in France and spent five years as a prisoner-of-war in Germany and Poland.
But of of all his various jobs, Harry said working on the steam railways was the one that he enjoyed the most.
In his retirement he enjoyed getting "out and about" on his new bike and in latter years on his electric scooter as well. He was a keen gardener and in the early days had an allotment.
Harry also had a period working at the ports "Staff College" King's Lynn as a driver and caretaker.(Photo taken 1965)
Acknowledgement: Some of the above information was taken from the Lynn News June 1984
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John Edward Green (Ted) 29th March 2008 (Former Port Manager King's Lynn). (Photo ref__)
Ted Green died on 29th March 2008 in hospital, Ted retired from the Docks and settled in Snettisham - the funeral service will be held at Mintlyn Crematorium on Wednesday April 9th 2008 at 10:45am, family flowers only. Donations if desired for Hunstanton Lifeboat may be made at the service or sent to John Lincoln, 40 Greevesgate, Hunstanton.
Ted Green retired from the docks after 40 years' service. His position at the time was assistant chief personnel manager based at London headquarters. Ted was at King's Lynn from 1962 to 1969 and then he moved to London headquarters. His career began in 1937 when he joined the London and North Eastern Railway as a clerk. After service in the forces during the war he returned to the railways in 1946, remaining with them till January 1956, when he became port apprentice in the Docks Division of the British Transport Commission. In 1958 he was appointed assistant dock superintendent at Middlesbrough Dock, and a year later assistant to the docks manager at Middlesbrough and Hartlepools Docks. It was from there that he came to King's Lynn as Docks Manager in August 1962.
In 1966 as Port Manager of King's Lynn Ted was involved with the planning of the Roll-on-Roll-off service costing £113,000. This new terminal was opened on 22nd December 1966 by the Mayor Mr. John Juby. The Mv Alster and Mv Henry Stahl both ran a regular service between King's Lynn and Hamburg. Both these two ships were built specially to berth at King's Lynn and use the Ro-Ro berths. The King's Lynn to Hamburg service had been operating at the port since 1952 prior to the construction of the Ro-Ro. Several years later the Alster Rapid was added to this service.
Michael James Short-Howard - 21.03.60 - 01.01.08 - (Image left ref: 04/15003)
(Photo Left ref: 04/15003C) - Michael joined the docks on 4th May 1987, he started working for the Port Engineer's department assisting with maintenance and worked his way through most departments at one time or another. He loved working on the dredger having been involved with shipping whilst a fisherman with his father. He did tidal duties for the Dock Master's department that included operating the dock gates. He was a waterman and eventually transferred to the Operations Department where he did all aspects of cargo handling. He was the gearman and was responsible for looking after all the lifting equipment, a job he was still doing up to the day before his death on New Year's Eve. Michael Started school at St James Infants School, then on to St James Boys school and finally to Gaywood Park. After leaving school he went to work on his father's fishing boat, and then on to the docks. His hobbies included shooting and rugby.
Michael was the partner of Noreen for 32 years, and lived in King's Lynn before moving to Heacham. They had two daughters, Jemma and Kathleen and one grandson Brandon and his brothers Mar and Simon. He was the son of Mavis and David.
The funeral service took place at St Nicholas Chapel, King's Lynn on Tuesday January 15th followed by private cremation. The Chapel was almost full with family, friends and work colleagues. The service was conducted by the Revd Christopher Ivory, vicar of St. Margaret's Church with St. Nicholas Chapel. An address was also given at the service by close friend Steven Flint followed by a poem about Michael. Staff from the docks (ABP) lined up outside the Chapel and applauded as the coffin left the Chapel on the final journey to Mintlyn Crematorium. The docks remained closed for the rest of the day as a mark of respect by all those who worked with him, staff had worked extra hours to complete the cargo operations so as not to disrupt the shipping operations.
To view the of the poem read at the serivice by Revd Christopher Ivory and the address read out by Michaels close friend Steven Flint.
Donations for Hunstanton Lifeboat and Trues Yard Museum.
Donald James Ross - 30.07.1927 - 28.12.2007 (Photo ref__)
On Friday 28th December 2007, Donald James Ross died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, aged 80. Donald had not had the best of health for the last few years with heart, prostate cancer, failing eye sight and other medical problems.
He was a beloved husband, father of three and grandfather. The funeral service was held at Mintlyn Crematorium on Thursday 10th January 2008. The service was conducted by the Methodist Minister The Revd Alan Thorpe. Donations for the R.S.P.C.A.
Donald proposed to Jeanette on her 21st Birthday 1953 in Glasgow. They married in Dumbarton on 28th August 1954.
Donald enjoyed watching many sports and at one time played golf, he enjoyed quizes and playing bridge, and was a member of the West Norfolk and King's Lynn Bridge Club. He at one time played Bridge three times a week.
Donald did his national service with the RAF, on leaving the service he returned to his accountancy career in London.
Before moving to King's Lynn Donald was a member of the Church of Scotland, when he moved to King's Lynn he became a member of the Gaywood Methodist Church.
Donald started work at the Port of King's Lynn on 11th June 1951 and retired on 30th September 1987 aged 60 after almost 36 years service in the accounts department.
During his time working at Kings Lynn Docks the company changed names from Docks and Inland Waterways, British Transport Commission (BTC), British Transport Docks Board (BTDB) and more recently Associated British Ports (ABP).
Bruce Rudd - 24.06.1944 - 22.11.2007 (Photo 90/440/9/R3)
On Thursday 22nd November 2007 Bruce passed away at Addenbroookes Hospital, Cambridge after a short illness, Bruce was aged 63 years. Much loved husband of Lisa, loving father of Karen, Nigel, Dawn, Niketa, Daniel, Rosie and Andrew, dear grandad of Crystal, Michael, Jasmine, Jessica, Jake, Laura and Kristy, grandad Bruce of Jordan, father-in-law of Pete and Tracey, stepbrother of Brian and Denise, uncle of Angela and John and dear friend of all who knew him.
The funeral took place on Monday 3rd December at Mintlyn Crematorium, more than 100 people attended his funeral. Donations for East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Bruce joined the docks on the 21st December 2007 and worked at the Port of King's Lynn as Dockgateman till 11th June 1990. (see ABP Presentation)
Bruce ran a business B&L Minibuses for 30 years with his wife Lisa. They married on 30th January 2004
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ob/07-028274_rudd.jpg - Arriving at Mintlyn - Photo 07/028274 ob/90_440_8_rudd.jpg - Bruce's Presentation at the docks - 1990 Photo 90/440/8
Teunis Boer (Tom). 1942 - 19th January 2007. (Aged 65)
On Friday 19th January 2007 Tom passed away peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, aged 65.
Tom's funeral took place on Wednesday 31st January 2007 - 11.30am at the Mintlyn Crematorium.
Donations to R.S.P.C.A.
Tom was a dear dad to Thomas, Teunis and Teresa, father-in-law to Claire, Tracey and Paul , loving Grandad of Daniel, Louise, Emma, Jessica, Thomas, Alfie, Lucy and Ben.
More than 70 mourners including family, friends and staff from ABP (King's Lynn Docks) together with many retired members of staff attended.
Tom joined the docks in 1982 as a general dutyman and during this period carried out many of the relief duties including tidal work etc. Tom took promotion during 1982 and became berthingman/waterman, a job he continued with till June 1985 when he started as a Junior Dock Foreman/Stevedore. In January Tom was promoted to Dock Foreman/Stevedore, a job he did till he took early retirement in early 1991.
A presentation of a clock was made to Tom by Assistant Manager, Nick Palmer - this was from staff and work colleagues. He received, as a bit of fun, a new pair of white overalls for the decorating work he was going to do after he left the docks.
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William David Alfred (Bill) Dack: 19th February 1927 - 20th October 2006. (Photo ref 89/9399/21A)
On Friday 20th October 2006, Bill died suddenly aged 79. The funeral service took place at the Mintlyn Crematorium King's Lynn on Friday 3rd November 2006. Donations to Alzheimer's Society.
Bill started work at the Docks (BTDB) as a maintenance mechanic on 29th May 1973 and worked at the port till his retirement. Before joining the King's Lynn Docks. Bill left school to work at Frederick Savages as a "Welder Plater" in the construction of many kinds of fairground machinery. Bill had a break away from Savages to carry out his national service in the Army (Norfolk Regiment) and returned to Savages afterwards. On leaving the Army in 1945 Bill married his wife Beattie on 12th June 1948, Bill and Beattie had two children David, who still works at the Docks today, and Brian. Bill was well-known at the docks for his collection of badges and other memorabilia.
The service was well-attended by family, friends, staff and retired members from the docks.
Helen D Bennell: 21st September 1921 - 21st January 2006.
On 21st January 2006 Helen died peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, age 84. Helen worked at the King's Lynn Docks from 7th June 1960 and retired as Senior Paybill Clerk. The funeral service took place at the Mintlyn Crematorium on Tuesday 31st January at 3.15pm. Donations for Tapping House Hospice.
Arthur Reginald Barrett: 28th September 1912 to 30th December 2005
(Photo Ref 14932) On Friday 30th December 2005, Arthur Barrett (my dad) died peacefully in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, age 93.
King's Lynn Docks had been a large part of his life. He was one of four applicants for the post of "office boy" with the King's Lynn Docks and Railway Company on the 20th October 1927. A hand-delivered letter was received by him later the same morning informing him that his interview had been successful and that he was required to start at 2.00 pm that very afternoon. He recalled that a significant point in his favour at the interview was that he owned a bicycle, and would therefore be able to travel round the dock estate quicker than other applicants! The starting salary for an office boy in those early days was 7s 6d per week. He worked at the docks for almost fifty years having started at the age of 15, and he progressed through the posts of traffic clerk, timber clerk, senior paybill and revenue clerk, staff clerk and retiring on 30 Sept 1977 as Personnel and Administration Officer (a Management grade). During his time at the Port of King's Lynn he was also the correspondent for the Lynn Docks for the original house journal "Lock and Quay" (published for the Docks and Inland Water-ways Executive from 1949 to 1953), and then for the DOCKS from the first issue in January 1964 until the latter part of 1977. Arthur worked for five successive dock managers during his service. He had many memories of his time at the port and regularly told me about his time there. He was affectionately known at the port as "Dr No" - when he was approached by staff on entering his office he would often greet them with "No" well before they had asked the question.
(Photo below) Arthur was presented with a gift of a mantle clock by Port Manager Bob Owen from his colleagues on his retirement.
My father met his future wife Margaret whilst she was secretary to the then Port Manager. They married on 22nd August 1942 at S.S. Peter and Paul Church Swaffham (my mother's home town) and both lived happily in the same house at 22 King George V Avenue, King's Lynn, all their married life (total of 63 years).
My father passed all his academic exams for the armed forces during the start of the second world war but failed his medical and was not accepted. As a result he was one of a very few engineers who remained in King's Lynn with the abilities to repair radios, one of the only communications available at that time. He was well known to many people in the town and whilst also working at the docks during the day time he spent many hours in the evenings and early hours of the morning repairing radios. He did repairs for several retailers in King's Lynn including Currys. During the war time spares were hard to come by and he had the ability to rewind coils and make parts that were not available. He built radios from scratch and even made veneered cases for them, this work continued for many years and when television reception started in the area he branched out supplying black and white televisions and erecting aerials. When colour televisions appeared on the market he decided not to invest in all the required test equipment and retired. One vivid memory I have was during the 1953 floods we went round all his customers in South Lynn and collected the flood-damaged radio sets. He took many of them back to his workshop, flushed them out with clean water, dried them out and did his best to repair them. At that time the radio was considered one of the most valued possessions people had.
Dad never accepted our modern way of throwing away anything and would spend hours repairing his own items rather than buying new. We spent hours helping each other with projects around the home. We even rebuilt a car together about 20 years ago.
Dad was from a large family of Barretts (five boys) from King's Lynn - he was the youngest and survived his older brothers Edward, Donald, Wilfred and Sidney.
John Barrett.
The funeral took place at Mintlyn Crematorium on Friday 13th January 2005, Donations to St James House Medical Centre c/o A. J. Coggles, 44 London Road, King's Lynn.
ob/owen_arb.jpg - Arthur was presented with a retirement gift by Port Manager Bob Owen ob/dad93_05_18908.jpg - 28th September 2005 Dad on his 93rd Birthday - Photo ref 05/18908
Norman Pounder. 10th April 1932 - 17th July 2005. (Photo ref__)
On Sunday 17th August 2005, Norman died in hospital at Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancs, after a long illness age 73.
Norman started with the Docks then BTDB on 25th October 1948 clerk in Hartlepool. He left to do his two years National Service in the Scots Guards. In the army and in civilian life Norman was a keen sportsman, being particularly keen on Rugby, Cricket and Tennis. He was a Port Apprentice at Hartlepools where he met his wife Jean. He quickly moved into port management.
Norman Pounder came to King's Lynn in 1969 as Assistant Port Manager having previously having worked in the Port of Hull as assistant dock superintendent. Norman worked at King's Lynn as Assistant Port Manager from 1969 to 1979. On leaving King's Lynn he moved to Barry as Assistant Port Manager and he was promoted to the position of Assistant Port Manager of Cardiff and Barry, under the new organisational structure in 1983. When Norman retired he was Port Manager at Fleetwood.
Norman's 10 years at King's Lynn was a period of which he and his family had very fond memories. They lived in King George V Avenue and their children (two sets of twins) Michael and Carol, the elder twins and Simon and Sarah, the younger twins, went to the King Edward VII Grammar School and King's Lynn High School.
While in Fleetwood Norman became a JP, he was a member of Rotary, President of the local Rugby Club, member of Lancashire Cricket Club and played golf regularly.
The funeral took place at the parish church of Poulton-le-Fylde - St Chad on Monday 25th July 2005 - The service was conducted by father Roland Nicholson, an Eulogy was read by Michael Pounder (son), followed by cremation at Casleton Crematorium.
Donations RNLI and Alzheimer's
Norman leaves a widow Jean, two sons and two daughters.
The service was attended by many of the current ABP staff and retired staff who worked with Norman.
Joan Gardener - 17th January 2005.
On Monday 17th January 2005 Joan died peacefully home. Much loved partner to Michael, mother to Paul and Helen and of Ben, Hayley, Lyndsey and Stuart. Funeral service took place on Thursday 27th January at St Margaret's Church, King's Lynn at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Gayton Road cemetery. The service was conducted by the Vicar of St Margaret's the Rev Chris Ivory. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK. Joan worked on the docks for the NDLB Various agencies and ABP for more that 40 years.
Frank R Wright - 7th September 1924 - 19th September 2004 (Photo above 88/5025/25, 88/5025/28 )
On Wednesday 19th September 2004 Frank died in the QE Hospital, King's Lynn, aged 80. Frank's funeral was held at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn, on Tuesday 28th September 2004
Frank joined the docks on 23rd April 1956 and worked at the port till his retirement.
Donations for "Stroke and Tia Fund QEH" King's Lynn.
David Eke - 8th January 1938 - 11th January 2005. (Photo 90/438/1A)
On Tuesday 11th January 2005 David died peacefully at his home in King's Lynn, age 67. David joined the King's Lynn Docks on 8th October 1979 and worked at the port until 20th December 1997, having completed 18 years service. David worked in a number of positions at the Port, he was a General Dutyman, Tideman, Dockgateman and also a Deckhand on the dredger at a time when King's Lynn had is own dredger.
The Funeral service was held at Mintlyn Crematorium on Thursday 20th January 4.45pm, Many friends and family attended the service that was almost to full capacity. Donations to Dr Jelfs and Partners Community equipment fund.
E J Wilkin (John) - 3rd October 1937 - 20th March 2004 (Photo Ref __)
On Saturday 20th March 2004 John died suddenly at his home, age 66. John joined the King's Lynn Docks on 8th April 1958. He left the docks on 26th October 1988 shortly after the closing of the carpenters' shop. He then went to work at the Norfolk College in Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn in the brickwork shop, he met up with several of his old dock friends whilst there. John retired from the college in 1998.
John had four sisters - Betty, Irene, Dawn, Margaret and one brother Jamie.
The Funeral service was held at Mintlyn Crematorium on Tuesday 30th March at 4pm - more than 100 people attended including his family and friends. Many of the staff from the Docks and College of West Anglia also attended. The service was conducted by Rev. Heather Berry, she spoke of John's easy friendship with all who met him. He was the eldest son of a Northend fishing family. John was very close to his younger brother who was born some 13 years after him, John used to be seen riding around on a trade bike with his young brother Jamie in front. John had a love of all animals, his first job was working as a stockman for Seaman's till he was called up for his Army service in the First Platoon in the Suffolk's - he was sent to the Suez conflict. On leaving the army in 1958 he joined the Docks and worked there for 30 years. During his time at the Docks he carried on his keen interest in animals - he kept pigs, chickens and turkeys. Many a good turkey went through the carpenters' shop each Christmas. His cousin David also worked with John on his allotments till the new sports centre was built. John was made a lifetime member of the Allotments' Association. John loved gardening and he grew all his own vegetables at his home as well as doing all the practical jobs around the home.
Donations for the British Heart Foundation.
Ingram Owen Ladbrook Hubbard, (Les) - Berthingman/Waterman - 22nd August 1933 - 17th February 2004
On Tuesday 17th February 2004 Les died in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, age 72. Les was born in Shelfanger, near Diss, in Norfolk. The Funeral service was held at Mintlyn Crematorium on Wednesday 25th February 2004 and was conducted by Canon Michael Rees.
Les and was educated in Wimbotsham he had one sister Wendy. Les was was a member of the Babingley and Castle Rising Clubs he enjoyed football, cricket, gardening and the company of friends. The service was well attended by family, friends and work colleagues.
Les started work at the ABP Training College King's Lynn. When the college closed in 1987 Les transferred to ABP's King's Lynn Docks on 4th May 1987. He was employed at the docks as Berthingman/Waterman. Les often helped out with the cargo handling at the port. (See photograph 93/586/3). Les retired from the King's Lynn Docks (ABP) on 18th November 1995 after 8 years service.
W. A. G Palmer (Bill) - 11th August 1922 - 1st January 2004
On Thursday 1st January 2004 Bill died at his home in King's Lynn, age 81. Bill joined the King's Lynn Docks on 4th March 1938 and worked at the port until his retirement in 1984, having completed 46 years service, he served in the Royal Air Force from 1940 to 1946 and was a member of the Royal Air Forces' Association, The Royal British Legion and a very active member of St John and was at one time Area Commissioner for West Norfolk. Bill was the ports cashier. - Bill married Audrey in 1948 at St Faiths Church. Bill lived in Milton Avenue all his married life. He was a desert rat with the RAF - he served 1941-46 with the 6th Squadron at Cottishall. He served in North Africa, Italy and Palestine.
Bill was born in Eltham, London and was educated firstly in Colchester and then at St James' Boys School in Lynn. His further education took place at Murdins Commercial School in Lynn. Bill had many interests, he took me pigeon shooting once. He was also a keen gardener and had a special love of roses , and loved animals.
Bill trained many staff in first aid, both within the docks and elsewhere. Bill was a scout master at one time and played bowls till his Parkinson Disease made it too difficult. He loved his holidays and visited Italy on several occasions to meet up with friends -he always had an affection for Italy, having served there with the RAF during the war.
Bill and Audrey were both confirmed at St Faith's Church in 1979 and have been regular attendees.
The funeral was held at St. Faith's Church, Gayton Road, King's Lynn on Thursday 15th January 2003 at 1.45pm followed by a service at the Mintlyn crematorium. The service was conducted by Rev. Heather Berry.
Bill leaves a wife Audrey and two godchildren, Trina and Tanya.
Donations for RAFA or RSPCA
Other Photographs taken at St Faith's Church Gaywood, King's Lynn.
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ob/jcb0410091bpalmer.jpg - photograph show Bill's coffin arriving at St Faiths Church - 0410091, ob/jcb0410093bpalmer.jpg - Members of St John's stood at the church entrance - 04/10093. ob/jcb0410094bpalmer.jpg - The coffin was preceded by the Standard of the RAFA - 04/10094
Barry Charles Girdlestone - 1st August 1943 - 10th December 2003
On Wednesday 10th December 2003 Barry died peacefully at his home in King's Lynn, age 60. His funeral was held at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn, on Wednesday 17th December at 9.15am. The service was conducted by Rev. Heather Berry.
Barry was born at Highgate King's Lynn and has an elder sister June, he attended Gaywood Park School King's Lynn and left aged 16 to join the King's Lynn canning factory Beulahs.
Barry married Sylvia at St Nicholas chapel King's Lynn in 1967, they had two daughters Christine born in 1968 and Jackie born 4 years later. Barry was a very practical man and enjoyed DIY and gardening, he was very good at decorating and spent a lot of time decorating for his family. Barry was a very keen footballer playing for the King's Lynn "Vanguards". It was always a topic for discussion within the fitters shop. Barry was diagnosed as having cancer two and a half years ago. He enjoyed many hours of pleasure with his five grandchildren, he played football with them and wrote them letters whilst he was able.
Barry joined the King's Lynn Docks (then BTDB) engineering department on 12th December 1961. Barry worked with the fitters maintaining the vast range of mechanical equipment on the dock estate He worked for Associated British Ports till November 1990 (having completed almost 29 years service). Some of the many staff who worked with Barry at the Port attended his funeral - Neville Everett, Bert Fry, John Barrett, Michael Bray, Donald Birdseye, Dick Woods, Frank Bray, Les Rigby and Dave Good. The family invited those who attended the service to join them at the Sandboy at Bawsey for coffee after the service.
Donations for St James House Surgery District Nurses equipment fund St James Medical Practice, County Court Road, King's Lynn.
Photographs of Barry taken on his last day working at the Port of King's Lynn November 1990 Ref: 90/454/7,12,14 and 13
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Frank Oliver Stanley King - 17th January 1920 - 27th August 2002
On 27th August 2002 Frank died peacefully at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, age 82, his funeral was held at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn on Tuesday 3rd September at 9.15am. Frank started work at the Port of Lynn on the 17th March 1952 as a Foreman Bricklayer and was clerk of the works on a number of projects at the Docks. Frank ran the dock stores until he retired. Frank's son Robert (Bobby) also worked at the docks for many years. Frank married his wife Mary whilst living in London, but Frank returned to King's Lynn to look after his father. Frank and Mary would have celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in March next year (2003). Frank had many enjoyments in life, his family, reading, and processing colour photographs - he was always busy. He enjoyed a dance and a drink at the St Augustines Club in King's Lynn. He also enjoyed many holidays with Mary in Spain. The funeral was arranged by Thornally Funeral Services, 51/55 St James Street, King's Lynn. PE30 5BZ.
David James Harwood. (Dave) 31st July 1935 - 23rd August 2002 (Photo Ref __)
On 23rd August 2002 Dave died at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, after a long illness age 67, his funeral was held at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn, on Monday 2nd September at 3.15pm and was conducted by the Rev Heather Berry, of St Faith's Church, Gaywood. Many friends and family attended the service together with a considerable number of ex-working colleagues who worked with David whilst at King's Lynn Docks. David spent most of his life working in connection with ships and the sea. After his childhood and youth living in the North Lynn area he served in the Royal Navy throughout almost all of the 1950's. During his Naval enlistment he was a crewmember of the modern survey ship H.M.S. Vidal undertaking several consecutive commissions to the Caribbean Sea and Central America for the purpose of extensive oceanographic surveys. The ship and crew also attended H.R.H. The Princess Margaret on her visits to the area. On leaving the Navy his main employment was with the Port of Lynn. David started work at the Port of Lynn on the 10th September 1962 as a Stevedore-Foreman. David worked for the Port of Lynn for around 15 Years. David finally retired from work in February 1999 due to ill health.
Donations for Papworth Hospital c/o Thornalley Funeral Services, 51/55 St James Street, King's Lynn. PE30 5BZ
Ron M. Edgley (Dockwatchman/Weighbridgeman) - 7th October 1930 - 18th March 2002 (Photo ref OB405)
On 18th March 2002 Ron died peacefully at his home in King's Lynn, age 71 years, his funeral was held at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn, on Thursday 28th March 2002 at 11.30am. and was conducted by Rev. Peter Farrow. Many friends and family attended the service that was almost to full capacity. Donations, were for the Injured Jockeys Fund c/o Thornalley Funeral Services, 51/55 St James Street, King's Lynn. PE30 5BZ - (almost £200 raised as on 16 April 2002)
Ron a widower married Patricia in 1953 and had two sons (twin boys) David and John in 1956.
At 18 Ron did his National Service as a cook. And before joining the docks he worked for West Norfolk Fertilisers, and R G Carters as a carpenter.
Ron joined the docks on 21st July 1969 and worked there for 22 years as a Dockwatchman and Weighbridgeman. On leaving the docks he worked till his retirement at the King's Lynn Police as a caretaker.
Ray Boughen (Relayer - Railways) 23rd February 2002. (Photo F79/97ac)
On 23rd February 2002 Ray died peacefully at his home age 73 years, his funeral was held at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn, on Tuesday 5th March 2002 at 11.30am. The service was conducted by the Rev Matthew Jackson. Many friends and family attended. Ray started work in Peterborough as a farm worker, and from this he gained a great love of nature and animals, particularly horses. He then moved to Wisbech before coming to King's Lynn and working for the civil engineering department of R G Carters as a steel fixer. Then he joined the port of Lynn and worked there till his retirement. Ray was a member of the Transport and General Workers Union Club. Ray leaves a wife Louise to whom he had been married for more than 50 years, and two children Jasmine and Stuart, son-in-law Paul and daughter in-law Wana. He also had three grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donations as service, for P.D.S.A.
Ray worked for the Port of Lynn in the Port Engineer's Department and left around 1983/4.
Peter Jacob Remmig (Dockgateman). 13th July 1936 - 25th November.2002 (Photo ref 90/435/34)
Above Peter after presentation of a clock from the then Port Manager David George.
On 25th November 2000 Peter died suddenly at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, age 64. Peter was born in Rotterdam, Holland. During the second world war he was ill from eating flower bulbs, as food was short during this time in Holland. When he started work he became a trainee cook on passenger ships. After some years he worked as a cook on the cargo ship Trump-enburg, which sailed into Lynn. This is how he met his wife, Dorothy. On leaving the ship Peter started work as a dockgateman at the Port of King's Lynn in the Dock Master's department on 11th June 1964 in the days of the B.T.D.B. (British Transport Docks Board). He retired from the company on 26th May 1990 after nearly twenty six years, due to ill health. On retiring Peter and his wife Dorothy attended a presentation in the Port Manager's office with several of his work colleagues. David George who was Port Manager at the time carried out the presentation. The funeral service was held at Mintlyn Crematorium, King's Lynn, on Thursday 30th November 2000 at 1.45pm. Donations, if desired for Special Care Baby Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital may be made or sent c/o Thornalley Funeral Services, 51/55 St James Street, King's Lynn.
Photo 2 - 90/435/E (above) Front Row Left to Right: Neville Everett Port Engineer, Capt Peter Howard Dock Master, Peter's wife (Dorothy), Peter, and Barry Guyton assistant Dock Master.
Photo 3 - 90/438/2A (above) photographs taken on Peter's final day at ABP 26th May 1990 when colleagues and friends gathered round to wish him farewell after nearly twenty six years' service.
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Ivor A. English (Diver)20.04.1933 - 08.09.2000 - (Photo Ref F29/18)
On the 8th September 2000 Ivor died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn after a long illness, age 67. Ivor started work at the Port of King's Lynn in the carpenters' shop in the days of B.T.D.B on the 26th May 1956 and worked till the end of 1983 when ABP ceased having its own diving crew. Ivor spent his time working for the Port Engineering department carrying out a variety of tasks, he spent 21 years with the diving team and was the senior diver when he ended his service. He was always known as "Ivor the Diver". The photograph below left shows (left to right) Steve Grange, Bill Booth, Richard Adams, Ivor, and Bert Fry (Engineering Foreman/Diving Supervisor). The funeral service was held on Friday, 15th September at St. Nicholas Chapel, King's Lynn at 2pm. More than 150 people attended the service conducted by Canon Bill Hurdman, Vicar of St Margaret's with St Nicholas, Rural Dean of Lynn, and Hon. Chaplain, Missions to Seafarers. The family had requested family flowers only. Donations, if desired. for Leukaemia Research can be sent to Thornalley Funeral Services, 51/55 St James Street, King's Lynn.
(Photo2 - F29/18) Diving crew preparing to dive. Left to Right: Steve Grange, Bill Booth (in divers outfit) Richard Adams, Ivor, Bert Fry
(Photo3 - F51/43) Diving crew. Left to Right: Bert Fry, Ivor English, Richard Adams, Steve Grange and Bill Booth
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Maurice Feetham. 25th April 1926 - 7th June 2000 (Photo Ref 88/835/27 taken 28.02.1988)
On 7th June, 2000, Maurice died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn after a short illness, age 74. Maurice was born at Welney and educated at Littleport. I remember Maurice when he worked at the dock, he joined BTDB on 11th January 1965 (age 39) as a Mobile Crane Driver/tractor driver, he was a well- respected member of staff and 20 years ago whilst working at the docks he underwent major heart surgery at Papworth Hospital. I remember that he was one of the founders of the King's Lynn "Zip Club"; this was formed by a group of people who had undergone major heart surgery like himself. I recall that several events were held to raise money for the Papworth Hospital. I expect most retired members will recall that Debbie (his daughter) who joined BTDB on 26th January 1970 worked in the office for many years also. Maurice leaves a wife Bella, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Dennis and grandchildren Antony and Andrew. The funeral was held at St. Faith's Church, Gaywood, King's Lynn, on Tuesday 13th June at 1.15pm, followed by cremation at Mintlyn. I attended together with many of his fellow workers from the old NDLB. The vicar spoke of the times 1951 to 1965 when Maurice owned a fish and chip shop in Gaywood, and from 1951 to 1953 he was landlord of the Freebridge pub at West Lynn.
David Turner. 6th March 1946 - 21st March 2000 (Photo ref__)
On 21st March 2000 after a long illness David Turner died suddenly age 54. David accepted early retirement from ABP in October 1997 due to ill health as a result of his Parkinsons Disease. David worked at the Port of King's Lynn joining BTDB on 24th August 1970 as a Stores Clerk. He received his long service award having completed 25 years service with the company in 1995. David was a well-liked and popular member of staff at the ABP Port - he certainly will be remembered as one of the port's popular characters. In his leisure time David had many interests. At one time or another many members of staff benefited from his gardening skills as he would bring in produce from his allotment. He also sailed from the Snettisham Sailing Club. He was a very accomplished photographer. Photography was his main hobby and as a member of the Royal Photographic Society he gained the distinction of A.R.P.S. He encouraged many people with his photographic skills, and with his expertise helped others gain distinctions at the Royal Photographic society.
Over the years he had been a very active member of the King's Lynn and Hunstanton camera club. He always encouraged those with less talent than himself to achieve higher standards. He was a very accomplished judge at many photographic competitions throughout Norfolk and Cambridgshire. During his latter years he moved on to digital photography and he spent many hours preparing prints in his special way on his home computer. His funeral was held on 31st March 2000, donations being for the Parkinsons Association.
Ron W. Mitchelson - 6th June 1924 - 3rd September 1984
Ron started work at the Docks on 6th January 1947, he retired as Chief dock foreman. View photograph of his retirement presentation taken in 1982. (F82/91)