Maureen Taylor died yesterday in hospital after suffering a heart attack while under treatment for lung-related problems. Roy and Maureen’s family were with her and Roy has asked that all are aware.

Her passing was unexpected and understandably has come as a great shock to them all.

Maureen, together with Roy, was a strong supporter of the Community Association over very many years and took over writing and directing the annual village pantomime after Joyce Bryan.

She was a very supportive member of the Management Committee for many years and was awarded Honorary Life Membership on her retirement from the committee.

Maureen continued to support the Association with her Quiz Nights which were well-attended popular evenings at the Centre.

She always had an optimistic outlook on things and could be relied upon to lift spirits with her ‘can do’ approach.

Our heartfelt sympathies go to Roy and the family. Further details in due course.

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The funeral service will be held at Portchester Crematorium on Thursday, 10th August at 1:45pm. Flowers are welcome from all, or donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society may be sent to M Coghlan Funeral Directors, Westbury Road, Fareham, PO16 7XU. Tel: 01329 282711. www.coghlan.net [As posted in The News, earlier this week]

Following the service, there will be a gathering at the Titchfield Community Centre, Mill Street, Titchfield, PO14 4AB, to which all are welcome.