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December 29 2011 This was kindly sent in by Roy Tom Lee
Funeral
arrangements are as follows :Service will take place at 14.30 on Monday
9th.January 2012 at Holy Trinity Church,Church Road ,West End, Woking,
Surrey GU24 9QT followed by Cremation. Family request no flowers
only donations to British Heart Foundation.
Christine
has asked me to say a few words at the funeral about Tom's working
life at NBR/Uniroyal/Gates.
Best regards
Roy
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May 24 2011
Marge Furmage
Bill Farrell tells us of the death of Marge Furman who
worked in Tottenham Court Road and Horseferry Rd, offices . Marge
ran the reception area and was responsible for organising all
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March 14 2010
STEPHEN MOUAT Sadly we learn of Steve Mouat's death in the Shetland Isles on 30th January 2011
Steve served in several capacities in NBR/Uniroyal
Ron Scott and his wife Margret traveled up to the
Shetlands to attend the funeral
We are grateful to Ron Scott and Steve's widow Monica for this resume of Steve's working life. Steve worked with NBR and subsequently Uniroyal from 1964 until his final retirement in 1993 He had a stellar career as is shown
below. Steve started at Castle Mills in the
Industrial Engineering department in 1964 He was then in 1988 offered a senior Vice President’s position in USA where he served until 1991 He retired in 1991 and returned to UK His retirement was short lived, he was
asked and accepted a job to Steve achieved fame for all his hard
work for the Company and the Community and In the New Years Honours list
of 1987 Steve was awarded the OBE which was presented to him in 1988
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January
5 2011 Sadly
we learn from his daughter Lorna, of the passing of her father
on December 7, 2010,aged 92 . He was one of nature's gentlemen and
will be sadly missed. He kept in touch with the Rinklies and attended some
of the dinners. Alex will be remembered by many in the sales and
manufacturing areas of the Company. We pass our sincere condolences to his family |
December 5 2010
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Jean
Currie—my Mum Mum was born on the 9th
June 1931 at Lamrickhall, Kirkmahoe, she was followed by two brothers,
Frances and Gordon. Francis died in 1990 very suddenly of a Heart Attack She joined North
British Company in 1952 as Secretary until she retired in 1991 She married William
Currie, better known as Wull in 1956 and after 7 years I was produced. I
think I must have been too much for them as they never had any more. She
took six years out when I was born in 1963 returning in 1969. Her years at Uniroyal
were very happy. My Mum worked in the Technical Department and was the
only female until years later when young Alison Brown came and joined her.
Mum was thoroughly spoiled and became known to many of the new boys who
were transferred down from Edinburgh as their Doonhamer Mum Mr. Richard Bell was one of these new boys who later became President of Gates Rubber Company. He left Dumfries to go to Japan in 1979 and he tells me that Mum went to visit him and his family before they moved. His third daughter was just born and Mum’s comment was “How can you take this beautiful wee thing away to Japan, it’s so far and so foreign ! For a woman who was never out of Scotland at that time I guess it was for her. Richard kept in touch with her for a number of years and she was so proud of his achievements. I am honoured that he is here today. The other men in her
factory life that I have to mention were John Shaw, Tim McLeod, Martin
Hale, David Smith, and Ian Swan. She came home almost every night,
laughingly tell me all the antics that they got up to during the day.
I don’t know if her Boss Travis knew of all the jokes that were
played but it seems to me there was never a dull moment! She was a second
mother to them all! Below is the actual evaluation
My Dad was never one
for traveling, so holidays were always at Blackpool, in the caravan, which
they loved but I always felt that she didn’t really get a holiday as she
was still cooking, cleaning, etc Mum and Dad celebrated
their Golden Wedding in 1st June 2006. It was low key because
neither of them liked a lot of fuss. Unfortunately Mum had been diagnosed
with Alzheimer’s in 1999 and by 2006 the symptoms were beginning to be
more obvious. Dad tried to manage but by 2008 he decided he had had
enough, and as his own health deteriorated, he died on 4th May
2008. Mum was admitted to Cargenholm Nursing Home where she lived out the last years of her life. She struggled for a couple of weeks in the strange surroundings, but as time went on she became very happy and enjoyed all the entertainment, trips out, and the attention that she got from all the staff. Sometimes she would hear a country being talked about and she would immediately pipe up that she had been there ………….on Gibson’s Bus—even if it was Japan or Australia ! There was hardly a day
gone by when I went in and if there was music on or entertainers, Mum was
on the floor dancing away either by herself or with a member of Staff and
enjoying every minute. I would like to thank
all the staff for their kindness to her Lastly –I would like
to dedicate this song to her, it’s called Mama Martin Hale tells us on behalf of those
who served at Heathhall with Jean that “Jean
was a very popular Lady with the Power Grip and Technical departments at
Heathhall.”
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Walter F Nutt
Sad
to note another of the old school has passed on Walter was Factory Manager
of the Hose plant at Castle Mills in the early 70's. This press
cutting was kindly
sent in by Frank and Doris Berry who received it from the USA, and we thank them
December
4 2009
David Hanson
Sadly we have to report the passing of David Hanson who joined NBR in 1967
David's funeral is on December 10th at
10.00 a.m. at :-East Riding Crematorium
Bridlington, Langtoft, Diffield YO25 3BL
(01377 267 604)
No flowers but donations to Cancer research would be appreciated.
His illness was detected just two
months ago. His widow Anne is being comforted by their
children Lindsay, Amber, Tammy, Nick and Stephen.
Richard Bell has kindly given us, from his memory of David from the time
he joined North British
Rubber company in 1967.direct from a year at the National College of Rubber
Technology. He had a BSc from Newcastle University prior to attending Northern
Polytechnic where he attained Associateships of the Institute of the Rubber
Industry and of the College. He was as we say "A Rubber Man"
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November 14 2009
August
2009
George Dunnet
Sadly we report the passing of George DUNNET
On 30th June 2009, peacefully at Lochmaben Cottage Hospital, Dumfries,
George's funeral was held on Friday 24th July 2009
Many will remember George for his technical expertise in Rubber and specifically
in the Hose area
To his family we offer our condolences
December 17 2008
Alastair Johnston
, We
are sad to report the passing of Alastair Johnston in early December 2008
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His funeral took place on Fri 12thDec at Tayport Parish Church and buried
in Tayport parish cemetery. --Bill and Evelyn Farrell attended
September
11 2008
Alex Robertson
Here are two dedications for Alex from John Campelton of our old colleaugue
Copy of
a postcard from John
September 10 2008
Alex Robertson
John
Campbelton tells us :
Alex Robertson passed away early 0n August 26 2008. Alex
started at Castle Mills in 1941 and retired from Royalite in 1983.he
would have been 82 on his next birthday. He died suddenly but peacefully in
Springfield Bank Care Home. His cremation took place in the Pentland Chapel at
Mortonhall at 12.30pm on Monday September the 1st.
All friends were welcome and at his request no black ties were worn
With
fond memories of a respected colleague.
John Campbelton.
July
2 2008
Paul
Richard McDermott
(5-08-1924
---- 26-05-2008)
Linda Gill, Paul's daughter tells us :
My Father’s funeral was
very moving with many friends and family in attendance. It
was a military funeral, his coffin was draped with the Union flag and he was
saluted
by veterans both from the UK and Belgium. The sounding of the last post by
a
bugler was a very emotional moment.
was given in both English and Flemish.
and also sent us the Eulogy from his funeral:
We gather
here not to mourn the passing of a very fine, generous, and loving man,
but to celebrate that he is now safely in the hands of our Lord.
Paul
Richard McDermott was born on the 5th of August 1924 in Gharial,
India.
Maybe the fact that he started travelling the world at only 3 months of age
was
an indication of his future life.
happy childhood in London until the outbreak of World War II. The war was
to
be life-changing.
Paul
experienced great danger in the Normandy Campaign and the fight for the
Liberation of Europe. Like most soldiers he rarely spoke of the war but when he
did
he said that, apart from being permanently scared, he also experienced
excitement,
humour and great comradeship.
as part of the liberating forces in 1944, he met a young Belgian woman - Rosa.
She
captured his heart and they married in Lier in 1946 - a marriage which lasted
for over
60 years until Rosa’s death in 2007.
Just
before she came to England Rosa wrote to Paul that she was sure that she
would never regret marrying him - she never did. He was indeed a wonderful
husband
and father to his and Rosa’s only child - Linda.
Paul’s
career took him and Rosa to many parts of the world, making homes in
England,
Switzerland, Turkey and Hong Kong. He made many much valued lifelong
friends
throughout his long career.
In
retirement he fulfilled a promise to Rosa by choosing to return to Belgium, a
country
he loved. He and Rosa also had a home in California where three of his
sisters and a
brother were living.
Paul
was, above all, a family man and willingly took on the role as a surrogate
father to
nephews and a niece whose parents were working abroad. He loved children
and
delighted in hearing news of his ever increasing family.
He fought his
last battle in the same way he spent his life -with personal bravery and
much humour. Family and friends have sent messages from all over the
world. Their
thoughts
so funny, and kind’.
He was a
wonderful Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and a
good and loyal friend.
Paul
celebrated last Christmas and New Year with his family, including his
great
grandchildren who were such a source of great delight to him. It was,
however, very
clear how much he missed his soul mate Rosa and that his main desire was to be
with her.
Paul and
Rosa wrote a letter to Linda to be opened in the event of both of their
deaths.
They told her, and through her all their family and friends, to - “Rejoice!
Yes, rejoice with
us in our new found freedom. We have waited a life time for this. We are happy!
Keep
this always in mind - we are happy! We would not want to come back.”
For many
the world is a less happy and less funny place without Paul He
will always
be remembered for his great kindness, friendship, humour and love by all
his
family and friends.
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May
27 2008
Paul McDermott
My dad passed away very peacefully at 10am CET, yesterday 26th May 2008 in Lier
Belgium.
my mum. Death was something that he welcomed and met with the good humour
and
bravery that typified his life.
He and I very much appreciated all the phone calls and e-mails that we received
in the
last two months, since we knew the cancer prognosis.
Palliative Care unit in Lier was wonderful and I
will be ever grateful to the staff. I believe
that they in turn will never
forget their 'English Patient' who always welcomed them with
a smile and a joke.
The funeral will be next Thursday 5th June at 11.30am in Lier.
I feel sure that you will join me in sending our condolences to Linda on her sad loss
Editor
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April 10 2008
John S. Wilkie
Sadly we have to report the passing of John
Wilkie on February 26th 2008,
Below is the cover from the Celebration service for his life
The Editor wishes to thank John Campbelton for his great help in providing the
information
| A feature from the 1950 NB News tells us that John Wilkie started at
castle Mills in the early 40’s working in the Lab and R& D He was
one of the founding fathers of Royalite. He left Castle Mills in 1966 to
introduce plastics packaging to Wilkie and Paul. He retired in 1984 and
then helped found Polbeth Packaging before selling out to an American
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January 19 2008 Ed Osterman Ed passed away in November 2007 . Through the good offices of Ted Murray we have the following to add to the Obituary published in the Newtown Bee "Ed
Osterman was a very much respected member of the (NB)Uniroyal team. Ed was
transferred to Geneva from San Francisco in 1964 where he served in Europe
as “Director of Sales, Industrial Products, Western Europe" from
approximately 1964 to 1967. He reported to Jack Baumer in Geneva as did
Ted Murray who worked directly for Ed in Geneva. In 1967 Ed was
transferred back
to 1230, Avenue of the Americas, corporate office in New York. Edward T.
Osterman
The
son of Edward J. Osterman and Adelaide (Hoppe) Osterman, Mr Osterman was
born in Teaneck, N.J., on August 12, 1928. He
is survived by two sons, David Osterman and his wife, Kimberly, of
Broomfield, Colo., and Thomas Osterman and his wife, Angel, of
Waterbury; and his sister, Arlene Styring of Whiting, N.J. Max, Cole,
and Amber will miss their Grandpa. Mr Osterman
served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He graduated
from Newark Engineering College and had a distinguished career at
Uniroyal that spanned 40 years until his retirement in 1987. He ran his
own Industrial Export business for many years there after. He was a
well-known community figure in Newtown. Mr Osterman was a longtime
parishioner at St Rose of Lima Church, where he served on the parish
council. He was a member of the Winterset Ski Club. A past president and
member of the Board of Directors for Newtown Housing for the Elderly, he
was involved in the expansion of Nunnawauk Meadows. Next to his
family, Mr Osterman's next great love was the Rotary Club. He joined the
Newtown Rotary Club in 1986 and served as president from 1991 to 1992.
He served as the governor's representative for two years and he served
as governor of District 7980 (Southern Connecticut) 1996 to 1997. He was
involved in many Rotary District committees. He was actively involved in
Rotary's Group Study Exchange program for seven years. Most recently,
Mr Osterman served on the board of the World Help Foundation, which
serves as a catalyst to focus attention on the problem of unsafe
drinking water throughout the world. A Mass of
Christian Burial was celebrated November 12 in St Rose of Lima Church.
Interment was in St Rose Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the Newtown Rotary Club Foundation, PO Box 263,
Newtown CT 06470. ************************************************************************************************ August 29 2007 Bill Hare This was the announcement in the Scotsman on Wednesday August 29th 2007 recording the passing of our old friend Bill Hare Hare, William (Bill) Haddington Peacefully, on Saturday 25 August 2007, at Cockenzie House Nursing Home, with his daughter Jen and Granddaughter Lorna watching over him . Bill, husband of Doreen. loving Dad of Bruce, Jen and Keith, proud grandad and great- grandad of the family. A service will be held at Seafield Crematorium, on Friday, August 31, at 1 pm, to which all family and friends are welcome. Family flowers only, please. No black ties.
February 26 2007 Mary (Molly) Jackson of Rubber Regenerating Company
Sadly, we have to advise that Mary
(Molly) Jackson died on 12 February 2007 after a short illness at
Wyncourt Private Nursing Home in Altrincham Cheshire, aged 86 years.
After a small family service Molly was
cremated at Altrincham Crematorium on Thursday 22 February 2007.
Molly who was born in Sale worked at The
Rubber Regenerating Company in Trafford Park which eventually became
part of Uniroyal Chemical.
Molly was employed at "Rubber Regen"
as a personal secretary and worked for the following Managing Directors:
H.K.Mills, A.J.Stuart, J.T.Lowe and latterly T.H.Bartlett Production
Director.
Molly was an accomplished musician, a
keen cyclist and dedicated her whole life to looking after her parents.
She was a highly regarded employee of the
Company and was certainly one of the old school of secretaries in that
her quality of work and ethics were to the highest standards.
Molly who died from lung cancer
spent some time in St Ann's Hospice in Cheadle.
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January 18 2007 It is with sadness that we have to report the passing of Rosa
McDermott the wife of Paul McDermott who worked for many years for NBR and
subsequently Uniroyal in the London Sales for Mechanical products February 4 2007 EULOGY Rosa
and her younger sister Jeanne spent a happy childhood in Lier until the
outbreak of World War II, when she experienced what it was like to live
under a hostile, foreign occupation. This was one of the many experiences
that shaped her life. Rosa arrived in England
in 1947, a young bride speaking limited English.
Language has never been a barrier to those in love, and very soon
she was speaking English so fluently that people thought that she was an
English rose. Her husband's family immediately
welcomed her, and took her into their innermost heart. Rosa, true to her marriage promise,
made a wonderful home for her husband and their only child Linda.
Teasingly, her husband Paul, would
constantly remind her, that their Marriage Book instructed her to follow
him wherever he may go, and make a home for him.
This she readily did in many lands, England, Switzerland, Turkey,
Hong Kong, America, and finally in the land of her birth, Belgium.
She was in the words of many, 'a
willing and loving surrogate mother' to those nephews and nieces of her
husband whose parents were working abroad. Last year Rosa and Paul celebrated
their Diamond Wedding and Rosa her eightieth birthday. At the celebration
in England she was surrounded by her family, including her four great
grandchildren and many friends. People sent Rosa messages from all
over the world. All told stories about her very great kindness and her
fantastic cooking! She was a very much loved and respected person. To echo Paul's words at the
celebration, Rosa was a wonderful mother, Grandmother and Great
grandmother, but above all she was the most wonderful wife a man could
have, and Paul loved her dearly. He was, and shall ever be, in her debt. For many the world is a less happy
place without Rosa. She will always be remembered for
her great kindness, and love, by all her family and friends. Rosa will be forever in our hearts.
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