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Peter Lawson

(21st February 1956 - 20th October 2024)

Tragically passed away, aged 68, doing something he loved.
Talented tenor, competitive rower always in search of that perfect stroke, erudite engineer with natural curiosity, a gentle man in the true sense. A wonderful husband, father, brother and grandfather. 
He will be missed by so many. 

For those who would like to donate in Peter’s memory, the family have chosen to support the volunteers at  Surrey Search and Rescue.

You can donate below, or alternatively you can send a cheque payable to ‘SURREY SEARCH AND RESCUE’ to: Alan Greenwood, 425 Kingston Road, Ewell, Surrey KT19 0BT.

Please mark the rear of the cheque T/L Peter Lawson

Charity Donation In Memory of Peter Lawson

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Surrey Search and Rescue Donations

Anonymous

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid


Den & Harki

Bless you Peter for the honourable way you lived your life, the love you gave to my dear sister & the support you gave your children. You will be greatly missed by us all.

£200.00 + £50.00 Gift Aid


Howard Thomson

Although I didn't get to know Peter while singing with the Ripieno, his inspirational life deserves a fitting memory, and I use the rive and canal system with my canal narrow boat as well. RIP

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Nicola Wilks

My sincere condolences to Hen and Peter’s family xx

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£500.00


Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Becs Brown

RIP Peter, I only met you a few times but thank you for loving Helen so well.

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£50.00


Imogen O'Neill

Peter will be sorely missed. We will treasure the happy memories we have of Peter - of the kind, funny, talented man with the wonderful smile. So relieved that Peter was brought back to his family.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


James Adlington

With sincere condolences.


Anonymous

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid


Lisa

All so senseless. We miss and will continue to, miss you and that twinkle in your eye


John Douglass

Thank you for working so hard to bring Peter back to his family.

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid


Adrian Holder

It is an absolute tragedy that the River you enjoyed, that gave you so much pleasure, keeping you young, healthy and fit should take you away from us.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid


Merryn Conaway

We miss you Peter and your wonderful chuckle...


Steph Biggs

Rest in peace Peter. Thank you for making Helen so very, very happy. Xx

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Claire Lovegrove

Thank you for your dedication and efforts in finding dad. A wonderful dad and a much adored grandpa who will always be in our hearts xxxx

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£15.00 + £3.75 Gift Aid


Paul Gray

Rest in peace Peter - my fellow crew mate at Weybridge RC and a kind friend who we all miss so much.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


The Leanings (Lawler)

Thank you for your tireless efforts to find Peter. He will be sorely missed.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Members of Walton and Weybridge Regatta

Thank you for your dedicated work searching for Peter. He will be hugely missed by the whole rowing community and by everyone involved in the regatta which he made such a massive contribution to.

£100.00


Guy Roberts

I worked with Peter at C&W and Tata and was very shocked to learn he had died doing one of the things he loved. I will always remember him as a kind and gentle man and a good friend.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£34.00 + £8.50 Gift Aid


Lynda and Chris

Thank you for your care of our brother Peter who is so missed.

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid


Sarah Lohmann

In memory of Peter Lawson

£25.00


Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Stuart, Linda and Tom

Thank you for all the work you do.

£150.00 + £37.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid


Rosie Harris (Lawler)

Thanks for your tireless efforts for Helen and her family

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid


Lyle Andrews

In memory of Peter Lawson

£25.00


Anonymous

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid


RCS Member

Singing has a special way of bringing people together, building a magical camaraderie. We will all remember Peter in that spirit. God bless.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


Helen Lawson

❤️ Loved you then, love you still, always have, always will. ❤️

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid


Simon and Joan Leifer

Thank you for your difficult and dedicated work searching for Peter. He is hugely missed by his family, friends and the rowing community.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid


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£2,379.00 + Gift Aid of £419.75

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A Few Kind Words...

To Lisa and all at Greenwood’s
Thank you for all the care and professionalism you have shown whilst caring for my Dad.
Thanks also for being so wonderful whilst looking after Diane and me, we are so grateful,
you took the pressure away from us during a very stressful time.

Sally and Diane

“Would you please pass on our thanks to the young lady who conducted the burial of Joyce Ashby last week. She was so kind to Jean my very elderly cousin especially on the ride back in the Limo taking us through Richmond Park and chatting all the way. We then went on to have a family picnic in Jean’s garden in the sunshine a lovely way to remember Joyce and the perfect day for Jean. Very many thanks from all of us in North Wales.”

Sheila, Keith & Rhoada Ashby

“I would like to say a huge thank you to both Carina at Alan Greenwood and Sons in Frimley and the Celebrant. When my mother-in-law passed, we had absolutely no idea what we were doing other than needing to contact a funeral directors. After calling, Carina invited us into the Frimley branch for an informal chat and made us feel at ease straight away. She talked us through every step whilst being compassionate, caring and professional during the whole process. It was a difficult time that was made so much easier by the way Carina and Maria handled everything. When the Celebrant contacted us we were unsure of what we wanted for the service, with his knowledge and understanding he helped us to put together a service that was both relaxed, professional and perfectly suited to us. Thank you to the whole team!”

Sarah

“Thank you for all your kind attention during the funeral of my husband John on the 24th May. The arrangements were so efficiently and sympathetically handled that it lifted a huge burden from my shoulders. I enclose a cheque in favour of the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of my beloved John.”

Catherine Waterman

“Dear Donna,

Just a little something to say thank you very much for all of your kind support during a very difficult time.

You really went above and beyond to help us and it was truly appreciated.

Thank you for helping us organise such a personal and fitting service for Margaret and everything else that you did for us.”

Bill, Sandra, Vicki and Family

“Thank you very much indeed for all your professionalism, support and guidance throughout the whole process involved in caring for my mother.

From the moment we met the staff at Holmwood Nursing Home until my collection of thank you notelets for my father to use I felt that everything was conducted in a most efficient and sensitive manner. I know that Clive spent a good deal of time with you and I was so pleased that we were able to have such a beautiful service very soon after the passing of our dear mother and wife. With thanks once again”

Jane Reg & Clive

“Dear Beth,

Just a short note from all of us to say “Thank You” for all the effort that you applied to ensure that Sarah’s funeral passed so seamlessly.

If it can be described as a “Great Day” (which I know will sound odd) I mean it purely in terms of the balance between sadness and celebration was met – that also the weather was perfect, the co-ordination between service and committal was excellent, the flowers so beautiful and everyone played their part so well. It was largely down to you that it did work so well.

So a “Big Thank You”

Barry, Jemma, Matthew, Josie and William

“As a family we cannot thank you enough for all your care and support of us on the passing of our mum – Peggy Hart on October 19th and her funeral on October 31st. As we know from the past, you do a wonderful job and all the staff are so caring and compassionate. Carol you are a rock (dare I say Star!) as you guided us through so much and helped keep us on track.

The day went off so smoothly and well. Mum looked good and would have so enjoyed her last ride in the jag! Also she would have been pleased at Alan leading the way, as Dad – Bill thought so highly of him and always spoke of him in glowing terms when he was alive and said he was a great guy to work with.

Thank you, thank you, what more can I say. I just wish you had offices in Canada so when my time comes, I know I would be in such excellent caring hands.”

Maggie & Mike Raftery

“We would like to thank you for a friendly and professional service and especially Adam who made a good job of the service, and a big thanks to Jane who was a great help and showed much kindness. We would recommend your company.”

Chris & Mike Whalen

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did for us. You certainly made a very emotional and difficult time so much easier to bear. We are so grateful for the support you gave us and your gentle guidance along the way. Everything was perfect thanks to you and we would highly recommend you to all. With very best wishes.”

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