Tower and Town, June 2022

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Family News

Peter Norman Hancock, very much loved husband of Jeanette and much loved uncle, passed away at the Great Western Hospital aged 88 on 13th March. He was well-known in the town as a former manager of Lloyd’s Bank, a member of St Mary’s Church and also a keen walker.

Peter moved to Bristol when he was 16 months old, his father returning to his place of birth. He lived in Bristol attending the Grammar School as one of the Scholarship boys after the war.

Taking banking exams, he worked his way up to become the manager at Lloyds in Marlborough. He was very active in the Marlborough Rotary Club.

Jeanette & Peter met at a dance at the Winter Gardens in Weston Super Mare and were married on 27th June 1959. They were blessed with a long & happy marriage.

The funeral service, attended by the family, took place at Bristol South Crematorium on April 5th. Peter will be much missed by his family and friends.

Harry Drabble of Back Lane, Marlborough, who came to the town in 1987, sadly passed away on May 10th. An accountant by profession, he was also a musician, and was very involved in the Merchant’s House where he provided early music for many events. He gave guitar lessons both privately and in local schools. If you wish to contact the family please email karendrabble.kd@gmail.com or phone daughter Helen on 07871 203644.

We send our condolences to the families of Peter and Harry.

Jessy Pomfret