In memory of David Payne and Joe Lyons

David Payne

David was an active member of the MCC branch of the WBCT back in 2012/15 but with the diagnosis of having Huntington’s disease, he found the work to be quite hard for him at times.
That did not stop him from coming to the work parties. As his health deteriorated and found himself is not able to drive any more, yes as you can guess, that did not stop him from coming.
He went out and bought himself a bicycle (electric) with a round trip of 12 miles. Eventually though David was not able to make the work parties but that did not stop him from thinking of the canal.
As his wife said David never stopped talking about the canal and once, he got his electric Tramper his wife would bring him to Pewsham, for him to go along the towpath on it.

Written by Ray Canter

     

The time he spent with you all whilst volunteering on the Wilts & Berks Canal Restoration were very special to him and he even mentioned the canal when he was most unwell.
The memories he had of the "team" sustained him through many rough patches throughout his illness.
He loved his visits on his Tramper to see how things were progressing.
He really treasured your friendship and support.
Thank you.
I would appreciate it if you could tell those who knew and worked with him.

Best wishes
Anona

Written by David’s Wife

 

David Payne  Left to right.
David Payne, Doug Harris, Keith Vickery, Brian Simons, 
Laying on ground Malcolm Hitchinson
At the back Bill Carlyle

Joe Lyons

The Trust is very grateful for the wonderful support Joe gave us over many years. He became a member of the Trust back in January 1999 so he had been with us for a very good number of years.
We have received a cheque from Claridge Funeral Service Ltd for £105 which was collected by them at Joe’s funeral. Our very grateful thanks to all those who donated to the Trust in Joe’s memory.