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The obituary notice of William Richard DOWDESWELL ((Bill))

Gloucester, Published in: Gloucestershire Echo. Notable areas: Tywardreath

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William RichardDOWDESWELL ((Bill))(Bill) Passed away at home in Cornwall on 22nd April 2020, aged 84. Dearly loved husband to Kath; loving Dad to Helen, Sarah and Gavin; father in law to Dick, Nick, and Nicola. A wonderful Gramp and Great-Grampy to 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Bill was supervisor at Gloucester Baths/Leisure Centre, Mayor's Officer for Gloucester City Council, and former Tredworth Rugby Club player. Private graveside service will take place in Cornwall, with a memorial service and celebration of his life to follow in Gloucester at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers to Prostate Cancer UK.
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28 Tributes left for William
Carl Russell:Bill & Kath were highly regarded by my Mum & Dad e...03/05/2020
Binnie Yates:Thinking of you all, at the sad time. Love Binnie xx 03/05/2020
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Diane Millar:Our deepest condolences to Kath and family, very sad to he...02/05/2020
Caroline McNeill:So many fond memories of time spent with Bill and his lovely f...30/04/2020
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30/04/2020
Amanda Bishop:Such a lovely man always happy to see you and would always ...29/04/2020
Jane Cook:Uncle Bill you will be very much missed by us all. I co...27/04/2020
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27/04/2020
Doreen Redmond :Picture this, lovely sunny Sunday morning Rita and I had deci...27/04/2020
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Bill & Kath were highly regarded by my Mum & Dad especially during their times in Tweenbrook Avenue. Sadly Dad too passed last year & Mum is in Care Home now. I will always be grateful to (neighbour) Bill for teaching me to swim at a very early age, and getting me Brian Cloughs Autograph when he once visited Gloucester Leisure Centre as was. Love to Kathy and family, Just to let you know I’ve never forgotten Bill, he was a great guy.
Carl Russell.
Carl Russell:
03/05/2020
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Thinking of you all, at the sad time.
Love Binnie xx
Binnie Yates:
03/05/2020
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03/05/2020
Our deepest condolences to Kath and family, very sad to hear this news
Stephen and Di
Diane Millar:
02/05/2020
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So many fond memories of time spent with Bill and his lovely family over the years. A true gentleman, and so very dear to us all. Forever in our hearts. xxxxx
Caroline McNeill:
30/04/2020
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Such a lovely man always happy to see you and would always give you a kiss xxx If you didn’t know him you missed out xxx
Amanda Bishop:
29/04/2020
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Uncle Bill you will be very much missed by us all. I could not have asked for a nicer Uncle. Rest in Peace. Love Jane xx
Jane Cook:
27/04/2020
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27/04/2020
Picture this, lovely sunny Sunday morning Rita and I had decided to have a lazy day in the garden, phone rang, hello girls Bill here you know we moved again recently and we need hands on deck to put up an RSJ in the new sitting room. Off we went to the new Dowdeswell residents about six of us all balancing on a plank then Bill says on the count of three lift we were all fairly blue in the face by the time the RSJ was in situ, happy days thank God we were 35 years younger.
RIP Bill, a proper gentleman.
Love Doreen and Rita xx
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27/04/2020
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