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WaterAid remembers

WaterAid remembers the following people whose friends and families were so kind as to donate to WaterAid in memory of their loved one.

Eric Gales ESQ
An engineer dedicated to providing clean water and sanitation. Much loved and missed by family and friends.
- From the family


Charles Albert Percival Couldridge 1918 - 2008
Served with Baptist Missionary Society in Congo/Zaire 1944-71. At 70, he completed a 70 mile sponsored walk for clean water supplies in Africa.


Jonathan Richard Barratt BSc, MSc
Age 31 years
In loving memory of a precious, gentle, loving son, brother, and friend. Tragically fell to his death on a WaterAid charity walk in the Highlands on 7 June 2008. RIP
- Mr and Mrs R. D. Barratt


Dr T Morgan James
My beloved Morgan. So loving, so loved always. In proud memory.
- Thea and our families and friends


Diane Gatford
In memory of Diane Gatford. Always in our hearts.
- From all the family


Alan John Timmins 1946-2008
A keen Fisherman who believed in clean water for all.
- From family and friends


Eric Thomas 1926-2008
A little help towards the access of safe water in loving memory of Gwilym Eric Thomas MRSC Chemist.
- Welsh Water (Anglesey)


Richard Edward Vingoe 1947-2008
A man who really cared.
- Leslie Vingoe


Professor John Barrie Thornes 1940-2008
In memory of John, geomorphologist and hydrologist, who worked to improve conditions in semi-arid lands through research on desertification and land degradation.
- Rosemary Thornes


Kenneth Walton 1919-2008
A loving husband, father and grandfather. A leading scientist in the fields of atherosclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. We give thanks for his love, humour and good counsel.
- Cynthia Walton


Mairhi Tarbox
Because…
- From Brian Tarbox


Lloyd Fordham Randall 1954-2007
Forever in the hearts of his wife, his daughter and family, work colleagues and friends. A truly wonderful, humane and irreplaceable man.
- Love from all the family


Judy Hancock
A friend to all and a great giver of time and support, hugely missed but fondly remembered.
- Love from all the family


Bianca Foster
Bianca was a people's person, loved children and did things to raise money. So it was fitting to have raised money instead of having flowers, at her celebration of life, for WaterAid.
- Love from all the family


Jill Stuart 1976-2007
Remembering Jill. A treasured daughter, much loved sister and grandaughter. Jill was a proud godmother and caring aunt. A dear sister-in-law and loved niece and cousin. Jill will live in our hearts forever.
- Tom, Jan, Pam and family


Bob Forrester 1928-2008
A dedicated walker and traveller whose final gesture was to help a community in Tanzania have access to clean water.
- From all the family


Avtar Singh and Mohinder Kaur Dhamu
A gift enabling others to survive in your loving memory.
- From all the family


Christopher Michael Sherlock
Chris, a very special man who cared deeply about clean water for all. Lovingly remembered by his wife, family and friends.


Jean Gillian Trend 1940-2008
A loving wife, mother and grandmother. Honest and conscientious, compassionate and understanding in her concern for others.


Eileen Abbott 1909-2008
Mum would be happy to think that donations in her memory can perhaps help others live as long as she did.


Jean Panton Palmer
Jean thought that every human being should have access to clean water.


Douglas Frank Ludgate 1916-2008
Remembering our loving dad, granddad and great-granddad. A truly gentle man and friend to so many.


Peggy Boland 1929-2007
A lovely lady and wonderful mother who always had other people's interests at heart. She will always be loved and adored.


Mr Michael G Tatem
Michael was helpful, caring, loving and a teacher to all. He valued WaterAid's work to relieve the burden of women.


Mr John B T Hearn
A much loved and gentle man who gave generously to his family and many charities, including WaterAid. Missed by us all.


Teoh Guat Eng and Yeoh Chin Hin
In loving memory of our beloved grandparents, who have taught us to make good, be good and do good.
- From all the grandchildren


Mrs E A Halton
In loving memory of Eileen Halton. A wonderful mother, grandmother
and friend to all. May others benefit from her memory.


Vera Petrie-Ritchie
A wonderful mother and grandmother who supported WaterAid with her late husband Kenneth after living in the Middle East for 25 years.


Mrs Armorel Griffiths
In memory of my dearest wife, Armorel, who died suddenly without warning, 28 January, 2008; cherished in my remembrance.
- Maranatha


To Sophia
Always loved, never forgotten. May your memorial help another child to survive.
- Nan Anne


Maud Elizabeth Davidson 1907-2007
In memory of Maud, a centenarian who strongly believed that everyone should have access to safe water and sanitation. Maud regularly supported WaterAid's mission with monetary contributions.
- Always remembered, Lynda and Robert


George Coughlan Dubery
In loving memory of the most gentle, loving and inclusive gentleman you could ever hope to meet. I miss you so much.
- Doreen


Edna and Bill Dale 1917-2007
A gift in loving memory of Edna and Bill. Loved by all their family. "There is no small pleasure in sweet water." (Ovid)


Dom Pace 1936-2008
Donations sent in memory of Don who believed in clean water for everyone.


Barbara Eades
In memory of Barbara Eades, 1914-2007


David Taylor CBE
After working in Africa he continued to serve people in distant countries with devotion and compassion. Much loved by many.


Lion Ralph Swinhoe
A dedicated Lion and longtime supporter of WaterAid.
- From friends and all at Douglas Valley Lions Club


Mr A Jenkins
In memory of Tony Jenkins, a fervent WaterAid supporter, who had such compassion for those in need.


Colin Lynch
A good man, dearly loved son, brother, husband, father and poppa. At peace now and carried in our hearts forever.
- Caroline, Alice and Rob


Norman Guthrie
Norman Guthrie lived in Africa for 10 years. He loved the continent and worked with its people for 30 years.


Elizabeth Gould nee Brown 1928-2007
Much loved by her sister C.W Murray and P.M. Brown.


Peter and Betty Kirk
In Memory of Peter and Betty Kirk who throughout their lives were committed to helping others less fortunate than themselves.


Canon D Runcorn
£840 sent in memory of Canon D Runcorn whose great concern was accessible clean water especially for children in need.


Helen Blackwell 1960-2007
A loving daughter, sister and aunt who achieved high standards in all she did and spent her life meeting other people's needs. 


Reader-Dennis Gisbourne 1941-2007
Donations in memory for WaterAid, a cause which he championed during his Ministry. He is sadly missed by wife, family and friends.


John Stansfield 1914-2007
A much loved husband, father and grandfather, whose chosen charity was WaterAid. 


June Betty Cox 1927-2007
In loving memory of a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.


Joan Mary Dobinson
You may be sure that WaterAid was always in the mind of my wonderful wife, Joan Mary Dobinson.
- Harold


Stephen Bishop
In honour of Stephen Bishop, who died in May 2007.
- Helen, Christopher, Jonathan and Clare Watkins, who trekked round Mont Blanc in memory of Stephen


Ali Adeney Lawrence
Ali, you lived full up with hope, open home and late night laughter, like water in a dry land.


Mrs Ada Checkley
In memory of a very special auntie.
- Jean and Kit Hennings


Helena Leeson 1964-2002
In memory of Helena, a keen supporter of WaterAid, from all at Aegis Systems Ltd, the company she founded in 1988.


Betty Kirk
Who believed everyone in the world is entitled to clean water and worked well into her 80s with this aim in mind.
- Loved and missed by her daughter, Tina


Katharine Hetherington 1910-2007
In loving memory of Katharine and her husband Roger, an irrigation and water supply engineer.
- From family and friends


Elsie Corbett
Elsie Corbett, in her 100th year, was a proud supporter of WaterAid and encouraged others to do the same.


David Campbell
In loving memory of David Campbell, BSC, FICE, FIWEM, who died 13 May 2007 in Edinburgh.


Betty Wardlow
Betty Wardlow would be delighted that her many friends expressed their affection for her by their support for WaterAid.


Reverend David F L Coombs 1931-2007
With the happiest of memories of a beloved husband, who shared with me gratitude for the gift of pure water and the desire to pass it on.
- Joan


Margaret de Boer
In loving memory of Margaret de Boer, a keen supporter of WaterAid, from her family and friends.


Ivy and Cyril Maidens
Treasured memories of mum and dad.
- Roger, Derek, Chris and families


Mr R Cleveland 1930-2007
He touched many people's lives in Africa; Cambridge Franciscans, education and Rye Churches, a beloved family man. Resting in peace.
 

Wild Willi Beckett
In fond remembrance of my Enchanter, Wild Willi Beckett, The Doctor (1947 - 2007). A most amazing man who has left an indelible mark on many peoples lives. I and many others were truly fortunate to receive his love and friendship.
- Your Enchanted Anne, Fire Girl, Moth


Mary Adey
Loving, caring, selfless, sunny, compassionate, true, thoughtful, generous, constant, humane, vibrant, inspiring and loved. Mary Adey is missed so very much.
- Sue and Simon Blunt


Jack Crisp
Jack Crisp was a gifted, romantic man with a spiritual dimension to his character which touched the lives of many people.
- Mrs Mary Crisp


Natalie McGee
A treasured daughter who loved life and enriched the lives of whoever knew her.
- Mum, Dad and Rachael


Mrs B Mowforth
Mother - fondest memories.
- Mary, Kevin and Brendan


Mr J Bagshawe
In memory of Mr Bagshawe, who knew the value of clean water.

Mrs Gill Cookson
My very special mom who lived and died so bravely and is missed and loved every minute of every day.
- Sarah Cookson


Alice and Reg Norton
Remembered with love and affection by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.


Joseph Pays and Ralph Morton
In memory of our fathers who we miss still every day.
- Ross and Anne Pays


Mr Jeremy William Leslie Wright
A loving, kind, generous man who is greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Mrs K Wright


Jeannie Meeuwissen
This donation is made in memory of Jeannie Meeuwissen, a lover of peace and a person who cared, a strong and remarkable woman.
- Chris Henshaw
 

Dr Anatolii Sergeevich Khodonov
In memory of our teacher. He made us what we are. We will try to be worthy of him.
- Dr Oxana Poberejnaia


Mr Andrew Billenness
Because of him we are better people. He always saw the best in everyone. He was well loved.
- Anne Billenness


Mrs Joan Jones
Thank you for all you did for us and for being so proud of the work I do for WaterAid.
- Mark E Jones (Son)
 


WaterAid would also like to remember the following people whose families chose to donate to WaterAid in their memory:

Mrs Joan Christensen Mrs Olive Sharp
Mr Howard Fitall Mrs JM Walter
Mrs Joan Mary Jones Mary Williams
Mr Robert Martin Mr Joseph Frederick York