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It is a very sad outcome Diane. Clearly you have done some sterling work trying to hold it together and I can only guess how disappointed you must be. Particularly so on top of losing such close friends and partners. I know I was late to the party but I remember how you tried to encourage some dona...

Our sincere thanks ConorHeffernan for sharing these thoughts about the Library. Much appreciated.

Kind regards,
Diane

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I don't think so. Joe lived very near the Elephant and Castle south London and, I believe, his funeral service was very local to his home address. David Gentle attended the service. I interviewed Joe in his front room.

Thanks Steve. I will share your answer with Keith.

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Hello Everyone, I'm sorry for the delay responding. I had just returned from a local ski trip when I heard the very sad news of Peter's passing. He was an extraordinary man with a heart of gold. He will be missed dearly by us all. Yes, it certainly has been a difficult year filled with sadness and l...

So sad to hear the news Peter. David Gentle wrote a brief bio on David for our library several years ago. This morning I published it in the public area of our website. Here is the link for those interested in reading it: https://www.davidgentle.com/hopc/david- ... raordinary

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David is sadly missed with each day that passes...