Janice Symons

GI am very sad to say that Janice died on 17th. January 2016 after a very long fight against cancer. Her prognosis was a few months but she exceeded everyone's expectations.

She died with her loving daughters at her side in California where she moved with John back in the 70's I think.

Growing up Janice always lived next door to me both in Summervale and in Paignton and I regarded her as my baby sister. In fact she was my bridesmaid when Mike and I married on 2nd. October 1965.
She was such a bubbly girl, full of fun and she had the most distinctive laugh which was so infectious.
I met up with her and John in Palm Springs several years ago and we met again in 2008 when we were on a road trip with four friends.
Thanks to the Internet we stayed in touch and even though she lost interest in Facebook I managed to keep in contact with her wonderful daughters Lisa and Kerry who have been their mother's rock during some very difficult times .
Such thoughtful girls, here is a recent post they made
"We tied mums scarf around lamp post in her honor and included our dads ashes too!!!  Emotional moment!  It's right by the carousel (which she loved) and beside the bridge called playmates arch!"

Bye bye Jan. Love you.

XXX

I thought I had posted this last year but apparently no. 

Better late than never eh Jan?

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Marjorie Richards

Sad to say that this very glamorous lady has died.

RICHARDS

Originally printed on August 5, 2015 in the Torquay Herald Express.
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Richards Marjorie Lillian Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 29th July 2015 aged 93 years. Devoted wife to the late Dick Richards. Beloved mother to Wenda, Carol and Philip. Adored grandmother to Melanie, Stephanie, Kim. Simon, Justin, Sian and James. Much loved great grandmother to her eight great grandchildren. Family and friends will miss her and her happy laughter. A service to celebrate Marjorie's life will be held at Torquay Crematorium on Monday 10th August at 2pm. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society by retiring collection or sent to Torbay & District Funeral Service, Wellswood House, 11 Babbacombe Road, Torquay. TQ1 3SB 01803 315005

I have so many fond memories of  Mrs. Richards not least her laugh.

She was a very talented seamstress and made some super clothes for Wenda and Carol.

She took part in amateur dramatics in Ilminster and no doubt made many of the costumes.

A long and happy life. R I P .

Jean.

We have lost another of our Summervale family.

I received this email today from Doreen Powell

Hi Jean,

It's Doreen (Powell )

Are you still updated the Summervale Blog?

I have some sad news. Although not many remembered my brother Alan Powell, I have to inform you he passed away on New Years Eve 2014.

He was suffering from Motor Neuron Decease, although he was not expected to die so soon.

If you would like to pass this on.

I hope all is well with all the Summervale people.

Many thanks.

Doreen

I have not heard from anyone for many months, does anyone look in any more?

I am more than happy to keep it going but since the reunion everyone has lost interest. Such a shame.

Someone Else has found us

  "EDDY VANE’S PHOTOS": 

The Young Lady holding the tea set in the picture above is my mother Shirley Lenthall who sadly passed away in November 2013

Steve Lenthall 

Nice to hear from you Steve although sorry to hear that you lost your Mum a year ago. She must have been a good age.

Was your Dad Doug Lentell, I remember that name and I think he worked with my Dad, Percy Boyce.

Is this the photo you meant, a very beautiful lady.

I recognise  Eddy Vane and Dave Laughton but not the others. If you have any Ilminster photos we would love to see them if you could email them to me.

Another gone But not forgotten

FROM PETER WESTMACOTT

Reading through the Summervale blog recently, I was greatly saddened to hear of George Brown's passing.  A lovely man and a real gentleman. I was so pleased to have seen him again at the Summervale reunion in 2012.
 
I have some sad news too.  My mother (Joan) passed away on 11th August in Berkshire. She was 91, a good age. In the last few years she had been suffering from dementia and it affected her badly.  I would appreciate it if you would mention this on the blog as I know she knew so many people in the Paignton and Ilminster areas.  If you still have that lovely photo of her and we three boys sitting with her in my grandparents' garden, you could publish it if you like.
 
So two more Summervalians have left us .........

Peter,

 I could only find the photo already posted so I have copied it and hope it is of reasonable quality. I remember your Mum had a lovely smile and was very pretty.

RIP JOAN.

GEORGE BROWN

Dear Jean

I wonder if you could put on the Summervale site that Dad died 26th August and that his funeral will be on Monday 8th September at 10.30am at Torquay Crematorium and afterwards at th Palace Hotel Paignton.

He was in hospital for three weeks after a fall at home.

A hard act to follow.

Love from

Marion, Joan and Irene (nee Brown)


So sorry to hear this news but what a wonderfully long life he had and mostly in good health.
I will remember him trudging over Britton's  field carrying a huge tree trunk with my dad and they both had roll up's in their mouths.

RIP George and my condolences to the girls and their families.

Message from John Hodgson

I'm John Hodgson,now aged 86 so it,s unlikely you would remember me.We lived at 25.What you may remember are some of my unconventional vehicles.jah

John lived at no. 25 next door to the Durhams. Much older than me he is now 86 but by the miracle of the Internet he has found us.
I am hoping to hear more from him but if you have any memories of him please let me know.
Jean.