OBITUARY

The Criers Prayer

Their bells are silent now,

Their eyes no longer see,

For they are with their maker,

Their souls are now set free.

But although they’ve left us now,

We’ll meet again some day,

And then at Heaven’s gate,

We’ll hear their loud OYEZ.

This page gives notice of the death of members of the AHGTC

10th January 2012

The Guild are sad to announce the death of Robin Edwin Sydney Tubb, crier of Hungerford. Robin was a founder member of the Guild.

There was a private Funeral at Swindon Crematorium on the morning of Thursday 19th January.

There was a memorial service in St Lawrence’s Church, Hungerford and refreshments afterwards in the Corn Exchange.

Criers attended in full regalia.

The Guild, sends its heartfelt sympathy to his family.

31st December 2011

The Guild are sad to announce the death of former member, Brian (Pluto) Venn, crier of Weston super Mare. He died peacefully in his sleep during the night.

The funeral was held at Worle Crematorium, on Thursday 26th January. Criers attended in full regalia.

The Guild, sends its heartfelt sympathy to his family.

11th September 2011

The Guild are sad to announce the death of Ted Davy, crier of Alford. His funeral took place at Grimsby Crematorium on Tuesday 20th September 2011.

The Guild sent its heartfelt sympathy to Gail and family.

22nd June 2011

The Funeral of the late Fred “Boots” Deacon, former town crier of Wooton Bassett took place on Monday 4th July at Swindon Crematorium at 12 O’Clock. The cortege passed through Wooton Bassett High Street at approx 11:30am. Fred passed away on Friday evening 17th June.

Criers took part in full regalia.

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