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IN MEMORY:
Tim Holloway - It is with sadness to hear that Tim passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning 10 February 2009, he was a well respected member of our village community serving on the Parish Council for many, many years. Tim was a well known Auctioneer based in Banbury for many years until his retirement, and even then several times headed Auctions in the village helping our local fund raising activities. Tim's wife, Elaine Holloway is the founder President of our own village W.I. Our deepest sympathy is with Elaine and all the family, who were with Tim at his bedside upto the end.
Marjorie Holland 'Betty' - The Village was saddened to hear the death of 'Betty' on January 22nd 2009 after a short period of illness following a fall in November 2008. She would have been 94 years of age in March. We send our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Mr Paul Bharali - The Village was shocked and saddened to hear the death of Paul on 21st April 2007 at the John Radcliffe Hospital, a real gentleman who was devoted to his family. We pass on our deepest sympathy to his wife Eileen and the family.
Tim Holloway - It is with sadness to hear that Tim passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning 10 February 2009, he was a well respected member of our village community serving on the Parish Council for many, many years. Tim was a well known Auctioneer based in Banbury for many years until his retirement, and even then several times headed Auctions in the village helping our local fund raising activities. Tim's wife, Elaine Holloway is the founder President of our own village W.I. Our deepest sympathy is with Elaine and all the family, who were with Tim at his bedside upto the end.
Marjorie Holland 'Betty' - The Village was saddened to hear the death of 'Betty' on January 22nd 2009 after a short period of illness following a fall in November 2008. She would have been 94 years of age in March. We send our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Mr Paul Bharali - The Village was shocked and saddened to hear the death of Paul on 21st April 2007 at the John Radcliffe Hospital, a real gentleman who was devoted to his family. We pass on our deepest sympathy to his wife Eileen and the family.
Mrs Kathleen Williams - We are sorry to announce the recent sad death of Mrs Kathleen Williams who died in the Horton Hospital on March 9th 2007. Kathleen with her husband Ernest, and their two boys, Alan and Geoffrey came to live in Charlton in the mid 1960's. For some years she was Sceretary to the Headmaster of Bicester School.
Kathleen was a quiet but friendly lady and for some while a member of the Charlton WI and Gardening Club until a serious back problem made it impossible to do many things she enjoyed. Her passions were flower arranging, embriodery and ceramics.
We pass on our deepest sympathy to Alan and Geoffrey and their families.
Mr John Cliffe - It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden death of our Headteacher, Mr John Cliffe.
Mr Cliffe died at his home in Charlton on Friday, 5th January, 2007 aged 56.
John had been Headteacher at our school for 24 years. During those years the numbers of pupils has doubled and it has achieved excellent results in OFSTED Inspections. The school is also a fine example of a Christian community. There is a wonderful ethos, good relationships between staff, governors, volunteers, parents and children. John has been central to this and the school's success is largely due to his inspired leadership.
John believed that the school was an important part of the village and wider community, and he was very much involved in village life. His death is an immense loss to our school and to the village. We mourn a gentle and caring man, and offer our heart-felt sympathy to his wife, Sue and their children, Joanna and Thomas, and his son-in-law, Gareth.
We hope the Family can be comforted by knowing that he will be sadly missed by all his pupils, fellow teachers and all the villagers for his dedication, this was confirmed by the number of tributes left outside the School gates since the announcement of his death.
We all will miss John as a First Class Teacher and Headteacher, as well as a close friend, colleague, and Pillar of our community -The Webmaster.
Mr Ronald Kerby - Ronald was the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kerby, who with his brother were local builders and Ron's mother's family, The Bloxhams, kept the Post Office for many years when it was part of West House, both families being very involved with village affairs between the wars. Ron joined the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry at the begining of WWII and was subsequently in the 13th Para Troop Reg, 6th Airborne Division and the SAS, and was one of the first to be dropped over the Rhine. In 1946 he was the Clerk to the newly formed Parish Council, a post he held until he moved to Scarborough, when his father took over the position as Clerk. He was also a member of Charlton Cricket Club.
Ron died very suddenly on February 25th. His wife predeceased him.
Mr Peter Bull - Peter Bull died in London just before Christmas and his ashes were recently buried in his parent's grave in Charlton Cemetery. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bull. Peter had lived in London for many years, but still has brothers and sisters living in this area.
Sylvia Elim - Lots of villagers were shocked just before the Christmas holidays to hear of the sudden death of Sylvia whilst out walking with her husband Henry. A large number of family and friends attended the Service at Banbury Crematorium on Wednesday 21 December 2005 which showed how popular she was. There was also a small Interment for Sylvia on Wednesday 11 January 2006 at the Charlton Village Cemetery.
Sylvia was very well known in the village as an active Memorial Hall Committee member and of the Charlton WI and was always keen helping on all village celebrations and special occassions with the late Flo Adams. Our deepest sympathy is extended to husband Henry and Sylvia's family.
Bruce Hybart - Many people who knew Bruce wiil be saddened to hear of his death at the Horton Hospital on 19 November 2005. Bruce came to Charlton in the early 1950's with his parents and sister Rosemary, now living in Australia. For many years Bruce was Secretary and Lay Preacher at the Old Congregational Chapel in the village and ran a very successful Sunday School for children of all denominations. After his father's death Bruce took care of his mother until she went int a nursing home just before her 100th Birthday.
Ron Caves - We regret to report the peaceful death of Ron, aged 77 years, on 27 August 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret (Marn) loving dad of Nicky, Cindy and James and a dear grandad to all his grandchildren, he will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Ron will also sadly be missed by the village, as he served the local community for over 36 years, serving 17 years as the Vice Chairman to the Parish Council. Unfortunately, due to ill health, Ron was unable to attend a special presentation on Tuesday 13 July 2004 but his Daughter Nichola was there on his behalf to collect his presentation gift. We send our deepest sympathy to all his family.
Kathleen Comfort - It is also sad to report the sudden death of Kathleen Comfort, who for some years lived in Myers Close. In 2000 she moved to Bridgewater House in Brackley. She was a quiet but very kind and friendly lady who loved gardening and spent many happy hours in her pretty garden in Myers Close. She was a member of Charlton Friendship Club and continued attending the monthly meeting when she moved to Brackley. Kathleen's husband died some years ago, they had no children. Her sister lives in Seattle USA. Kathleen died in her sleep on Monday 15 August 2005, for those who knew her, she will be sadly missed.
Canon Michael Hayter - We are saddened to hear of the death of Cannon Michael Hayter who died peacefully at his home on May 17th 2005. Cannon Hayter, who had been Rector of Steeple Aston for the previous 37 years, came with his wife Patcie to live in Charlton in 1983. He soon became a well known figure in the village and was called on frequently to help at St James during Interregnums, when we had no vicar of our own.
He had many interests including painting, archery, restoring antique furniture, gardening, music and writing pantomimes and poems. He wrote amost interesting book about Steeple Aston and his life there. The book includes a number of his fine poems. Canon Hayter was a kind and friendly man and despite his disability was determined to live as full a life as possible. One sign of his popularity was the large number of friends and family who attended his funeral in Newbottle. He would have enjoyed the beautiful singing and moving and amusing address by his daughter Katherine. He will be very much missed in the village. We send our deepest sympathy to all his family.
.Jim Arthur - Another recent death was that of Jim Arthur who some people will remember lived at Little Garth for some 20 years from the 60s. Jim was a member of the Parish Council for 16 years, 10 of which he was a very active Chairman. During his years as Chairman he played a large part in preventing the M40 being routed near Charlton and also fought to prevent Twyford Farms ploughing up Stonepits. In 1982 Jim and his wife, Audrey, moved to Budleigh Salterton where he wrote a very successfull book "Practical Greens Keeping". Over the years he had advised on the maintenance of hundreds of golf courses and for many years he worked with The Royal and Ancient helping to prepare for championship events. Sadly over the last years Audrey's health deteriorated and Jim devoted the rest of his life taking care of her. Audrey survives him as well as his son Richard.
Mr Jim Hirons - It is with great sadness to to report the death of Jim Hirons who passed away on September 12th 2004 at Katharine House Hospice. Jim had lived in the village all his married life, joined the Royal Navy before the Second World War and saw service in most countries of the world. His knowledge of Royal Navy ships was most incredible and one of his hobbies was to make the most intricate models of the ships he served in. He was also an avid gardener and loved family life, taking great care of his wife Rene, for some years before her death in 1999. Our deepest sympathy is offered to the family, - Jim will be greatly missed
Kathleen was a quiet but friendly lady and for some while a member of the Charlton WI and Gardening Club until a serious back problem made it impossible to do many things she enjoyed. Her passions were flower arranging, embriodery and ceramics.
We pass on our deepest sympathy to Alan and Geoffrey and their families.
Mr John Cliffe - It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden death of our Headteacher, Mr John Cliffe.
Mr Cliffe died at his home in Charlton on Friday, 5th January, 2007 aged 56.
John had been Headteacher at our school for 24 years. During those years the numbers of pupils has doubled and it has achieved excellent results in OFSTED Inspections. The school is also a fine example of a Christian community. There is a wonderful ethos, good relationships between staff, governors, volunteers, parents and children. John has been central to this and the school's success is largely due to his inspired leadership.
John believed that the school was an important part of the village and wider community, and he was very much involved in village life. His death is an immense loss to our school and to the village. We mourn a gentle and caring man, and offer our heart-felt sympathy to his wife, Sue and their children, Joanna and Thomas, and his son-in-law, Gareth.
We hope the Family can be comforted by knowing that he will be sadly missed by all his pupils, fellow teachers and all the villagers for his dedication, this was confirmed by the number of tributes left outside the School gates since the announcement of his death.
We all will miss John as a First Class Teacher and Headteacher, as well as a close friend, colleague, and Pillar of our community -The Webmaster.
Mr Ronald Kerby - Ronald was the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kerby, who with his brother were local builders and Ron's mother's family, The Bloxhams, kept the Post Office for many years when it was part of West House, both families being very involved with village affairs between the wars. Ron joined the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry at the begining of WWII and was subsequently in the 13th Para Troop Reg, 6th Airborne Division and the SAS, and was one of the first to be dropped over the Rhine. In 1946 he was the Clerk to the newly formed Parish Council, a post he held until he moved to Scarborough, when his father took over the position as Clerk. He was also a member of Charlton Cricket Club.
Ron died very suddenly on February 25th. His wife predeceased him.
Mr Peter Bull - Peter Bull died in London just before Christmas and his ashes were recently buried in his parent's grave in Charlton Cemetery. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bull. Peter had lived in London for many years, but still has brothers and sisters living in this area.
Sylvia Elim - Lots of villagers were shocked just before the Christmas holidays to hear of the sudden death of Sylvia whilst out walking with her husband Henry. A large number of family and friends attended the Service at Banbury Crematorium on Wednesday 21 December 2005 which showed how popular she was. There was also a small Interment for Sylvia on Wednesday 11 January 2006 at the Charlton Village Cemetery.
Sylvia was very well known in the village as an active Memorial Hall Committee member and of the Charlton WI and was always keen helping on all village celebrations and special occassions with the late Flo Adams. Our deepest sympathy is extended to husband Henry and Sylvia's family.
Bruce Hybart - Many people who knew Bruce wiil be saddened to hear of his death at the Horton Hospital on 19 November 2005. Bruce came to Charlton in the early 1950's with his parents and sister Rosemary, now living in Australia. For many years Bruce was Secretary and Lay Preacher at the Old Congregational Chapel in the village and ran a very successful Sunday School for children of all denominations. After his father's death Bruce took care of his mother until she went int a nursing home just before her 100th Birthday.
Ron Caves - We regret to report the peaceful death of Ron, aged 77 years, on 27 August 2005. Beloved husband of Margaret (Marn) loving dad of Nicky, Cindy and James and a dear grandad to all his grandchildren, he will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends. Ron will also sadly be missed by the village, as he served the local community for over 36 years, serving 17 years as the Vice Chairman to the Parish Council. Unfortunately, due to ill health, Ron was unable to attend a special presentation on Tuesday 13 July 2004 but his Daughter Nichola was there on his behalf to collect his presentation gift. We send our deepest sympathy to all his family.
Kathleen Comfort - It is also sad to report the sudden death of Kathleen Comfort, who for some years lived in Myers Close. In 2000 she moved to Bridgewater House in Brackley. She was a quiet but very kind and friendly lady who loved gardening and spent many happy hours in her pretty garden in Myers Close. She was a member of Charlton Friendship Club and continued attending the monthly meeting when she moved to Brackley. Kathleen's husband died some years ago, they had no children. Her sister lives in Seattle USA. Kathleen died in her sleep on Monday 15 August 2005, for those who knew her, she will be sadly missed.
Canon Michael Hayter - We are saddened to hear of the death of Cannon Michael Hayter who died peacefully at his home on May 17th 2005. Cannon Hayter, who had been Rector of Steeple Aston for the previous 37 years, came with his wife Patcie to live in Charlton in 1983. He soon became a well known figure in the village and was called on frequently to help at St James during Interregnums, when we had no vicar of our own.
He had many interests including painting, archery, restoring antique furniture, gardening, music and writing pantomimes and poems. He wrote amost interesting book about Steeple Aston and his life there. The book includes a number of his fine poems. Canon Hayter was a kind and friendly man and despite his disability was determined to live as full a life as possible. One sign of his popularity was the large number of friends and family who attended his funeral in Newbottle. He would have enjoyed the beautiful singing and moving and amusing address by his daughter Katherine. He will be very much missed in the village. We send our deepest sympathy to all his family.
.Jim Arthur - Another recent death was that of Jim Arthur who some people will remember lived at Little Garth for some 20 years from the 60s. Jim was a member of the Parish Council for 16 years, 10 of which he was a very active Chairman. During his years as Chairman he played a large part in preventing the M40 being routed near Charlton and also fought to prevent Twyford Farms ploughing up Stonepits. In 1982 Jim and his wife, Audrey, moved to Budleigh Salterton where he wrote a very successfull book "Practical Greens Keeping". Over the years he had advised on the maintenance of hundreds of golf courses and for many years he worked with The Royal and Ancient helping to prepare for championship events. Sadly over the last years Audrey's health deteriorated and Jim devoted the rest of his life taking care of her. Audrey survives him as well as his son Richard.
Mr Jim Hirons - It is with great sadness to to report the death of Jim Hirons who passed away on September 12th 2004 at Katharine House Hospice. Jim had lived in the village all his married life, joined the Royal Navy before the Second World War and saw service in most countries of the world. His knowledge of Royal Navy ships was most incredible and one of his hobbies was to make the most intricate models of the ships he served in. He was also an avid gardener and loved family life, taking great care of his wife Rene, for some years before her death in 1999. Our deepest sympathy is offered to the family, - Jim will be greatly missed
Contact:
Reverend Roger Bellamy on 01295 811364
CALENDAR FOR
CHURCH SERVICES CAN BE FOUND IN THE CHARLTON LINK EACH MONTH
Weddings: Brad Clark to Samantha Baker on 3rd July 2004
Joe Rayfield to Sharon Brown
on 10th July 2004
Richard Bland to Eleanor Townsend on 7th August 2004
Births:
To Emma & Jonathan Bray a daughter Molly Sophia born Friday 24 September 2004
at 6lbs 1.5ozs.