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| Len with his wife Pearl |
As an RHS judge and he was a familiar sight at many shows.
Not only a keen member of LODHS, he was an active participant in the Hurst Green Gardening Club, and as an exhibitor he was always up there with the best.
He was on our Committee for many years and his final role, up until his departure for the East Coast was President of the Society.
The following was written by Len's son and is worth repeating here:
"It is with sorrow that I have to announce that dad passed away on Friday November 29 at about midnight. He suffered a fall almost two weeks earlier and had been in hospital since. I was fortunate that I visited earlier last week and saw him while he was as outspoken as ever, but by Wednesday he was much quieter. I had to return to Ireland but was pleased to have spent time with him on what turned out to be his last days. He passed away surrounded by the rest of the family who have been so supportive of mum since. Many people will remember him, either as Father Christmas in the Oxted area, through his horticultural endeavours, including as an NVS judge or as a teacher at Oxted County School. Mum and Dad returned to their family home in Lowestoft several years ago where they enjoyed the support of our extended family. Dad passed away just a few weeks off his 86th birthday. Lamp posts and supermarket shelves need fear his electric buggy no more, but I am sure he is causing mayhem somewhere still."
In conclusion, those of us that came into contact with Len will retain very happy memories of him, his general exuberance and his enthusiasm for life.
Our condolences to Pearl and his family. May he rest in peace.
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