Bob Mills Bob moved to Green Street Green with his wife Meriel in 2000 after a career in the newspaper industry. He became Vice-Chairman of the Trustees of the Green Street Green Association and Membership Secretary of The Village Society Committee for a decade, until he retired in 2017. He and Meriel were instrumental in building the membership from 40 in 2007 to its peak of 654 in 2011. They set up a network of Road Contacts, who collected subscriptions, delivered newsletters and ensured that residents' concerns were raised at Village Society meetings, with local councillors and relevant authorities. They were also responsible for the huge amount of development to Glentrammon Rec something of which they were really proud. Bob's loves in life were his wife and golf, playing at top courses all over the world. Sadly he lost Meriel in 2020 but, like the old soldier he was, he carried on with aplomb. At the age of 88 life was catching up with him. He had to give up his golf and car a year ago, due to very painful shoulder problems. After a short spell in hospital, Bob passed away gently at 9:35am on Thursday 22 February. He leaves behind a son, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his beloved dog Twizzle. He will be sadly missed by all. His funeral is on 9th April at the Bluebell Cemetery, Halstead 12:30 pm. If you would like to attend, please let Steven Mills know: [email protected].
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Many members will remember Barrie Newman who died on Wednesday 15 November, aged 91 years. He was a stalwart supporter of the Green Street Green Association, from the 1970s until he became ill in his final years. He carried out numerous decorating and maintenance work on the Greenwood Centre. He was the Road Safety rep on the Village Society Committee and campaigned for traffic lights to be installed at the bottom of Glentrammon Road. However, to his disappointment, Bromley Council contended that they would be too expensive and installed the contraversial mini-roundabout instead. He was a member of Bromley Camera Club and in 1985, he and Tony Collins founded the Greenwood Camera Club. Sadly, due to modern technology and lack of new members, it closed at the end of 2020, after 35 years. Barrie was also instrumental in organising the installation of the clock on the external wall of the Greenwood Centre, to celebrate the Millenium in 2000, which was unveiled by Cllr Chris Maines on 26 July 2000. Following a fall at his home in the autumn of 2023, Barrie had three spells in hospital. His wife, Brenda, attested to the good, kind and caring staff at the Princess Royal University Hospital and district nurses, who looked after him until his death. Barrie had a fine bass voice and sang with The Kentones, a men’s barbershop group, for 27 years. The current group members attended and sang two songs at his funeral on 20 December. There was standing room only at his funeral, which was attended by many of the friends he and Brenda made over their more than 60 years together. Several old friends and family members had wonderful reminiscences and some humorous stories to share. Barrie will be remembered with affection for many years to come. |
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