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RIP Pam Morton (Mrs BD)

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RIP Pam Morton (Mrs BD)

I regret to advise that Pam Morton (known to all of us as Mrs BD) sadly died last week. It is hard to imagine how devasting this must be for Big Dave as they had been married for over fifty-five years and were devoted to each other. His own health remains much the same but his son, sister and his carers are all looking after him.

Although BD is the ‘face’ of the blog, I am sure he would not have been able to devote such a lot of time and effort to keeping it running so successfully without Pam’s support in the background.

I can’t find a photo of Dave and Pam together but this is a photo of her taken at the wedding of John Henderson (Elgar) and Jane Teather back in July 2010 (I did try and edit out the wheelie bin!)

Although it is appreciated that not many of us would be able to attend, Dave wished me to inform you that the funeral will be on the 11th April at 2 pm at St Gabriel’s Church, Hanley Swan. Donations in Pam’s memory in aid of St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester can be sent to Spilsbury Funeral Directors, 12 Upper Howsell Road, Malvern WR14 1TL

72 comments on “RIP Pam Morton (Mrs BD)”

  1. Sorry to hear that Sue. Devasting for BD. How I miss him and our gatherings. Would you mind emailing me his address so I can send him a note.

  2. So, so sorry to hear this. Thinking of all the team and family.

  3. We are not at home at the moment but we are very sorry to read the sad news about Mrs BD. Our sincere condolences to BD and family. Hilary and Tony Salter

  8. Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with BD and his family.

  10. I am so sorry to hear this.

    What a blow it must be to Big Dave and his family.

    Please pass on my deepest sympathy to them all.

  13. What terrible news and a bitter blow for BD.
    Many thanks for letting us know, Sue, my heart goes out to the big man.

  15. That is sad news indeed.
    Mrs S and I send our most heartfelt condolences to Big Dave, and to his and Pam’s family.

  16. Such sad news. I had the great pleasure of meeting up with Pam and BD for lunch a couple of times when we came back to the UK. Such a lovely lady.

  17. I’m so sorry to hear this very sad news in what has been such a challenging period for BD.

    My heartfelt condolences to him and his family.

  18. So terribly sorry. BD is a hero to all of us on this wonderful site; and behind every great man …..

    My heartfelt condolences to BD and his family.

  23. Oh dear, so very sorry to read this today. My thoughts and sympathies to Big Dave at this very difficult time.

  24. I’m so sorry to hear the news. My deepest condolences go out to BD and his family. My best wishes to BD and hope that he is restored to good health shortly.

  25. We had the pleasure of meeting Pam when were in the UK several years ago. We remember her as lovely warm caring lady.
    Our heartfelt condolences and love to BD and all the family. Pam will be truly missed.

  26. So sad to hear this. I haven’t been on here much lately, but had to come and leave my respects today.

  27. Rest in peace Pam. I’ll always be grateful to you for pulling my name out of your hat on a couple of occasions.
    All my condolences to BD, family and friends.

  28. That is such sad news – we were hoping to meet up with Dave this week as we are staying very close by.
    But that’s probably not a great idea.
    Our sincere condolences to BD and all the family

    2. Please don’t feel you cannot visit as I am sure Dad would appreciate it.
      Richard ( son of BD )

      1. Welcome to the blog, Richard.. I hope that you, your Dad and and your whole family are comforted by the support from everyone on the blog.

  30. I’m so sorry to hear such sad news and send my heartfelt condolences to BD and the family.

  31. What very sad news to read. Sincere condolences to Big Dave and to his family and their friends.

  32. I would like to also add my thoughts and condolences to Dave, his family and friends at this time.

  33. My very sincere condolences to BD and his family. You can tell she was a lovely lady from her photograph.

  38. Extremely sad news for me. I remember the angelic hand of Mrs. BD pulling my name twice out of her hat that also led to my name being twice listed in the Roll of Honour. I will remain ever grateful to her. My heartfelt condolences to BD and their family and friends. I pray to the Almighty for the eternal rest and peace of the departed soul and for bestowing upon her a nice place in Heaven. I also pray to Him to give the strength and courage to BD, their family and friends to overcome this tragic and irreparable loss.

  39. Very sad news. I will always remember Pam fondly. My condolences to BD and all Pam’s family and friends.

  43. Sad, sad news indeed. My deepest condolences to BD and all of his and Pam’s family – my thoughts are with you all at this unhappy time.

  50. I add my sincere condolences to BD and all his family at this sad and difficult time 🙏

  51. I’m sorry to hear this sad news. It .ust be doubly hatd after a period when BD himself had been poorly. Condolences to BD and family.

  55. I’m deeply saddened to hear this news. My heart goes out to Big Dave and the family. Losing one’s beloved ‘other half’ is deeply painful.
    I’ve never had the pleasure of being able to meet Big Dave and Pam personally but that doesn’t lessen my empathy. My sincere condolences and thoughts are with Big Dave and his family and friends.

  56. Like all those above I am very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with BD and his family

  59. I’m SO sorry to hear of the death of Pam – she’s going to be badly missed by all who knew her. I send my condolences and love to BD and his family.

  60. Having only just discovered this post my condolences are belated but none the less sincere.

  61. So very sorry to hear this sad news. George was 90 in January and I am not that far behind – we know that parting is inevitable but nonetheless will be hard to bear. My deepest sympathies to BD and his family. I hope all the warmth and sympathy expressed above will bring some comfort.

  63. I am so sorry to hear this news, especially as Pam has been looking after Dave over the last difficult months. My sympathies and prayers are with BD and all his family.

  65. What unhappy news for Big Dave and his family. I hope they can all take some comfort from hearing the condolences from so many of us on the this blog.

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