Brian Charles Whitcher

Brian grew up in Ringwood and had 3 Brothers: Robert, Derek, Barry and 2 Sisters: June and Shirley.

His Father, Charles, was related to the Whitcher Brothers who were Wood-cutters in the New Forest. Charlie set up his own business chopping wood to sell firewood to the locals. As Brian grew up he also helped his Dad.

When he was 18 years old he went into the Army. Whilst he was serving in the Army he met Ethel Denny in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. Then a few years later Brian left the Army, married Ethel and they made their home in Ringwood where he became a Foundery Worker for Wellworthys. They had 3 Sons: Brian, Peter and Andrew and 3 Daughters: Christine, Shirley and Sheila.

As Grandparents they had 19 Grandchildren: Matthew, Cheryl, Catherine, Martin, Emma(who died at the age of 2 from cancer of the liver), Rachel, Jamie, Dean, Ian, Alex, Rebecca, Kelly-Marie, Holly, Michael, Nathan and Scott, (he died before), Mia, Courtney and Joshua were born. He adored his kids and Grandkids and he spoilt them all. When he could he'd take them all Camping or Caravaning which many of us still remember fondly.

He worked night-shift at Wellworthy's for 25 years and was presented with an engraved watch. He left there due to having heart problems.

Brian and Ethel brought a house and moved to Rotherham in South Yorkshire on the 7th of July 1992. He had suffered with his heart for many years. One day he went out to the Launderette in Thurnscoe as he had always done and suffered a major Hear Attack from which he died straight away.

Brian was a very kind,caring,gentle person and a man of so few words unless he was angry lol ;)

He is still loved and missed by all who knew him.

"GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU OUR BELOVED BRIAN, TIL WE MEET AGAIN!" @>}-}--