Funeral Arrangements for Pete Jesson

Pete's wife has recently sent me details of the funeral arrangements on Wednesday 15th October, following my earlier announcement of his death on 1st October.
So far seven Wayfarers have indicated they wish to attend, and coming from different directions will be making their own way to the service. For myself I will be riding Pete's bike at Penny's request.

Ged Lawrenson

From:
"Penny Smith" <pensmith161@gmail.com>

To:
ged@lonlawrenson.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
Oct 13 2014, 05:51 PM
Subject:
Pete's Funeral

It will be on Wednesday 15th October, at 11.00am at Putney Vale Crematorium http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/200032/deaths_funerals_and_cremations/86/cemeteries_and_crematorium. To get to it you need to leave the A3 as if you are going into Asda Supermarket, then cross the mini roundabout and find the crematorium on your left (it is an inauspicious approach but a lovely entrance when you find it)

It will be a Quaker funeral, lasting about an hour (we have a double slot booked at the Crematorium). The service will be unstructured, whereby the congregation sits to pray or meditate and either remember Pete silently or express their thoughts and feelings for the benefit of all.  It will be introduced by a couple of Quaker Elders who will describe the procedure. If you think you might want to say something you may wish to give this some thought in advance, although whether or not you choose to speak will probably depend on what happens on the day.

We shall be meeting afterwards at the Telegraph Pub, Putney Heath http://www.thetelegraphputney.co.uk/telegraph-contact.php. Everyone is invited and transport can be provided either with other guests or by taxi if you let us know in advance that you need it. There will be directions available at the crematorium and it's also walking distance.

If family members would like to send flowers, please arrange it with 'Flowers in the Wind' in Earlsfield - http://www.flowersinthewind.co.uk/index.php/contactus2 - on 0208 944 5300, referring them to funeral directors, Eversheds.

If anyone wishes to give a donation to a charity in lieu of flowers, please consider Trinity Hospice where Pete spent his last days or Macmillan Nurses who offered us a lifeline when we needed information and understanding. This can be arranged through the Funeral Directors , Evershed Brothers Limited , Tel 02088741490 or on the day.