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Obituaries Christchurch Hunt - Two Losses Memorial to Alex Pimbley Mr Stewart's Cheshire Foxhounds - Mrs. John B. Hannum, of Unionville Trevor Morse Old Surrey Burstow & West Kent Hunt - Brian Perring 1939 – 2009 Christopher Bland, Huntsman of The Melbreak Foxhounds Findon Harriers Hunt - Dr Donald Stevenson 15.1.1960 - 10.7.2008 County Limerick Foxhounds - William Henry Leicester Stanhope, the 11th Earl of Harrington 1922-2009 West Waterford Foxhounds - Elsie Morgan Clinkard Beagles - Roy Clinkard Lismore Harriers - Jack Houlihan Thurlow Hunt - Anne Moubray Vestey Thurlow Hunt - Edmund Hoyle Vestey Fernie Hunt - J R Millington East Essex Foxhounds - John O'Shea, 1943-2008 |
ObituariesChristchurch Hunt Two LossesIt was with sadness that we noted the passing of a great hunting stalwart, Bruce Jessep in March 2010. Bruce was Master of the Christchurch Hunt for 12 years, from 1978 until 1989. He continued to actively hunt for many years following that. The last time he rode out with Christchurch Hunt was at th... Memorial to Alex PimbleyThe horse and hunting world in the North West of England recently mourned the passing of one of its favourite sons. Alex Thomas Pimbley tragically passed away on the 4th June 2010 after a short but hard fought illness. Alex was Joint Master of the Vale of Lune Harriers and Three Counties Bloodhounds... Mr Stewart's Cheshire Foxhounds Mrs. John B. Hannum, of UnionvilleOn Tuesday, March 30, 2010, Mrs. John B. Hannum, of Unionville, peacefully passed on to her reward. She was fortunate to have been spared any great suffering during her final illness. The myriad horse-related injuries she suffered more than satisfied her fair share of that. Of her injuries, she she ... Trevor MorseTrevor Morse was a loyal and committed foot follower of the Warwickshire Hunt. At the age of 48 he was killed in a devastating accident on the last day of the season. This involved an incident with a gyrocopter piloted by an anti-hunt monitor who was accompanied by a convicted animal rights activi... Old Surrey Burstow & West Kent Hunt Brian Perring 1939 – 2009Brian Perring, who died aged 70 on the 28th December, 2009 after a long, bravely borne illness, was a past master of the Old Surrey Burstow & West Kent Hunt. After a long and successful business life, Brian became involved with the Prince’s Trust and was Chairman of the London Board Prince’s Youth B... Christopher Bland, Huntsman of The Melbreak FoxhoundsMichael Thompson of the Blencathra writes that: It was with great sadness that we in The Blencathra learned of the untimely passing of Christopher Bland, Huntsman of The Melbreak Foxhounds (our close and good neighbours). We had considerable respect and admiration for the manner in which Christophe... Findon Harriers Hunt Dr Donald Stevenson 15.1.1960 - 10.7.2008Dr Donald Stevenson passed away unexpectedly. He was a longterm and loyal member of the Findon Harriers Hunt, President from 2002 and Whipper-in from 1994. He is greatly missed. The 'Donald Stevenson' award has been established by the hunt in his memory. This is awarded annually by the Masters to th... County Limerick Foxhounds William Henry Leicester Stanhope, the 11th Earl of Harrington 1922-2009Bill Harrington died on April 12th 2009. His memorial service was held in St. Nicholas’ Church, Adare, County Limerick where the church and churchyard were packed. He would have smiled at the impromptu Committee meeting of the Irish Masters of Foxhounds Association held under a tree in the churchyar... West Waterford Foxhounds Elsie MorganAn appreciation Elsie Morgan was a fearless horse woman. Her daring on the hunting field made for great stories of exciting days out with the West Waterford Hounds. This diminutive woman, a farmers' daughter from Wales, hunted this pack for 31 seasons, until retiring in her 70th year. When Elsie lef... Clinkard Beagles Roy ClinkardGuildford crematorium was packed to its fullest and the remaining congregation watched on a television screen outside, as Roy Clinkard's hunting scene coffin was carried by two of his Huntsmen and two of his whipper-ins dressed in full livery. Friends from all over the world had travelled to pay tri... Lismore Harriers Jack HoulihanJack Houlihan (1926 – 2008), aged 82 years, was one of the founding members of the Lismore Harriers. He was the club’s first chairman and was fieldmaster from 1969 until 1984. He continued hunting on horseback into his early 70’s. Thurlow Hunt Anne Moubray VesteyAnne Moubray Vestey, 1930-2007 was the daughter of General Sir G Scooner and Lady Angela. She married Edmund Vestey in 1960 and became Joint Master of the Newmarket and Thurlow, Puckeridge and Thurlow and Thurlow in 1996 until her death. Thurlow Hunt Edmund Hoyle VesteyEdmund Vestey, 1932-2007, was the Joint Master of Newmarket and Thurlow, Puckeridge and Thurlow and Thurlow from 1966. He succeeded R E Wallace as Chairman of the MFHA between 1992 and 1996. Edmund was the third generation leader of the Vestey family business from 1970-2000. Fernie Hunt J R MillingtonRod Millington who died peacefully after a short illness on January 11th, at the age of seventyseven, was one of the giants of the Fernie Hunt. He was a very popular figure, whose ability to get on with everyone was legendary. He was one of those men, of whom there are few left, a true countryman wh... East Essex Foxhounds John O'Shea, 1943-2008The sudden and untimely death of John O'Shea on the 7th June has left our East Essex Country in shock, particulariy as it has followed so soon after his retirement on lst May 2008. John completed 34 seasons of distinguished service as both Huntsman and Kennel Huntsman for the East Essex Foxhounds. D... North Kilkenny Foxhounds Jack MurphyAn Appreciation One of my greatest pleasures in life was knowing Jack Murphy and I will always cherish his memory. He loved his family and he was a very hard-working successful farmer. He was very active in the local community and was a lifetime committee member of the local Co-op Creamery. He had a... |
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