Died on 20th March aged 92. Diana was very interested in and knowledgeable about ballet, opera and the fine arts. In fact she and her husband George were largely instrumental in the formation and establishment of the Goring and District Fine Arts Society. Over the last twenty-five years this has gone from strength to strength – to the extent… Continue reading »
Tom Suttar
20.06.1929 – 16.01.2006 Tom and I have lived in Upton for 42 years and during the time have seen many changes. But one thing never changes, the village camaraderie and neighbourliness. The number of cards and words of sympathy I have received has been quite overwhelming and I thank you all for your tremendous support… Continue reading »
Charles Bernard Aldridge
23.11.1913 – 07.01.2006 As our dad was one of the oldest inhabitants of Upton, Pauline and I thought an epitaph in the Upton News would be appropriate. Charlie, as he was known by most people, was one of three brothers born and brought up in Blewbury. He moved to Upton in May 1939 after his… Continue reading »
Monica Rowbotham
1909-2005 Dr Monica arrived in Upton a quarter of a century ago: a retired child psychologist of some note. St Mary’s soon discovered that she could play the organ and was a keen Anglican. Many will celebrate her church life. On the PCC she was Deanery Synod representative from 1982-93. From 1984-95 she was a… Continue reading »
John Greenfield
Many in the village will remember John and Elizabeth Greenfield who lived here for many years before moving to East Sussex. Elizabeth’s tapestry remains on the wall in the church, and who could forget the youthful church choir of the ’80s with their striking cassocks and surplices for which she was responsible. Always in support… Continue reading »
Audrey Damnjanovic
Audrey Damnjanovic died on 3 December 2000 at the age of 79. Audrey had been born in Upton, the youngest of three daughters of Ernest and Florence Brown, and lived all her life here. Brought up in the simple way of the day Audrey always retained her contentment with what she had. In 1950 she… Continue reading »
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