Category: Tribute

Browse the Rye’s Own Tribute archive for magazine pieces that combine contemporary reporting with memories and historical perspective. The selection ranges across “Ringo”, “Roy Manser Dies – He Raced at Rye Sports”, “Most Loved Television Entertainer Dies”, “John Izod Memorial Service”, and “Peter Robert Dee MBE”, showing the breadth hidden behind the section heading. Together the articles retain the immediacy and individuality of a local magazine rather than reading like a formal reference book.

Peter Robert Dee MBE

  11th February 1927 to 1st February 2017 Early Life Peter was born in Herne Bay, Kent to Richard George James Dee and Herminie Anna Hilda Dee (nee Wedge). He had one older brother, Denis. They moved to Rye in about 1932 and initially lived in one of the pre-fabricated cottages in West Undercliffe, opposite … Continue reading Peter Robert Dee MBE

Finale Tribute to John & Jimper

As a fitting and moving finale to this year’s display, Rye Bonfire will be launching ashes of two of its well loved members, John Izod and Jimper Sutton, in the last rocket! Bonfire Societies, drumming groups, and marching bands from all over Sussex will be joining Rye Bonfire Society in celebrating Rye Fawkes Pageant 2016 … Continue reading Finale Tribute to John & Jimper

Memorial Gates for Arthur

A True Ryer A pair of magnificent garden gates were recently presented to the Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital in memory of a long-standing patient, Arthur Woodgate, who died last year aged 101.   Born in 1913, after having served a five year apprenticeship he became a renowned master bricklayer. He rose to become Chairman of … Continue reading Memorial Gates for Arthur

Jimper Will Never Die – He Lives on in His Stories

A Great Ryer and Englishman who had a Heart of Gold and who could bring the the World Alive with just a Pen There are some people you meet as you go along time’s highway that are much larger than life. Jimper was one such person. A country man with an unrivalled knowledge of plants and animals and … Continue reading Jimper Will Never Die – He Lives on in His Stories

New Mayor Honours John Izod

Sleep well old friend – You will never be forgotten. By Jim Hollands It was so nice to see the new Mayor of Rye, Councillor Jonathan Breeds, leading the Town Council to John Izod’s Service of Remembrance on Wednesday 4 May. They honoured their fellow councillor, who has done so much for Rye, by turning out in full … Continue reading New Mayor Honours John Izod

John Izod Memorial Service

He Loved Rye and Rye Loved Him St Mary’s Church was packed for the John Izod Memorial Service at 11 am. today (Wednesday 6 May).  John’s early years were recalled by his younger brother Andrew and recalled John’s life from childhood, wartime years, education, army life and adventures in Canada. Councillor Ian Potter covered John’s … Continue reading John Izod Memorial Service

My Dad – Gary Bourn’s Tribute

For those that were unable to attend the Memorial Service here is Gary Bourn’s Tribute to his Dad Michael, Mick, Mike, Ernie, Mick the Milk, Mr Bourn, Sub Officer Bourn and even Russ Abbott are some of the names you have known my Dad by – His actual name was George Michael Albert – but … Continue reading My Dad – Gary Bourn’s Tribute

The Last Shout

They came in their Hundreds They came in their hundreds to St Mary’s Church on Thursday 21 April to say last goodbyes to one of Rye’s best known heroes, George Michael Albert Bourn M. B. E. The Church was packed, every pew was filled. Rye Firemen and Firefighters from other stations were there in force. … Continue reading The Last Shout