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A loss for us all
Written on 20/09/2010
Mr Melville R Watts passed away on the morning of the 19th August 2010, in his own Lydney Hospital after a relatively short illness.
A great blessing was that on Saturday, whilst in Lydney Hospital, he was able to 'celebrate' his 87th birthday with his family whilst Melville sported a funny hat and cut the cake.
The Service of Thankgiving took place on Saturday, September 18th 2010 at St Mary's Church, Lydney.
People started arriving at 9.15am and the awaiting congregation had the chance to peruse a colourful Order of Service,which Mr Melville Watts had previously prepared. It included many pictures depicting chapters of his life.
The sheer number of people who attended the Service shows what an exceptional man he was. All of which had known and respected Mr Melville for his passion and loyalty, not only to the family business but also, to the local community.
Melville will be remembered as a gentleman and human dynamo who above all put 'Service before Self'.
He certainly lived respected and his passing will be regretted by so many.
Written on 20/09/2010
Mr Melville R Watts passed away on the morning of the 19th August 2010, in his own Lydney Hospital after a relatively short illness.
A great blessing was that on Saturday, whilst in Lydney Hospital, he was able to 'celebrate' his 87th birthday with his family whilst Melville sported a funny hat and cut the cake.
The Service of Thankgiving took place on Saturday, September 18th 2010 at St Mary's Church, Lydney.
People started arriving at 9.15am and the awaiting congregation had the chance to peruse a colourful Order of Service,which Mr Melville Watts had previously prepared. It included many pictures depicting chapters of his life.
The sheer number of people who attended the Service shows what an exceptional man he was. All of which had known and respected Mr Melville for his passion and loyalty, not only to the family business but also, to the local community.
Melville will be remembered as a gentleman and human dynamo who above all put 'Service before Self'.
He certainly lived respected and his passing will be regretted by so many.
Outpatients Department Gets a Special Name
Written on 02/08/2010
NHS Gloucestershire Chief Executive, Jan Stubbings has announced that the newly extended Outpatients Department at Lydney and District Hospital wll be given a special name.
Speaking at a ceremony on Friday to acknowledge the service and commitment given by members of the former Forest Hospitals Management Committee, Jan announced that it will be called ‘The Melville Watts OBE Outpatients Department.’
Jan said “This is one way that we can acknowledge the huge contribution that Melville has made to the Hospital over many years.
“Through his tenacity, dedication and commitment, he has helped Lydney and District Hospital go from strength to strength and we should not lose sight of the thousands of patients who benefit from the exceptional fundraising work he spearheads
“To this day, Melville continues to demonstrate a strong passion for development of local health services and we are very pleased to be able to honour this special man in this way.”
This is how Melville Watts OBE responded to the gesture.
“I am humbled to have received this special honour and would like to thank the local NHS for making this announcement. As I have always said, no man is an island and I would like to pay tribute to all those who have dedicated their lives to support our hospital over the years and those who continue to do so.”
Written on 02/08/2010
NHS Gloucestershire Chief Executive, Jan Stubbings has announced that the newly extended Outpatients Department at Lydney and District Hospital wll be given a special name.
Speaking at a ceremony on Friday to acknowledge the service and commitment given by members of the former Forest Hospitals Management Committee, Jan announced that it will be called ‘The Melville Watts OBE Outpatients Department.’
Jan said “This is one way that we can acknowledge the huge contribution that Melville has made to the Hospital over many years.
“Through his tenacity, dedication and commitment, he has helped Lydney and District Hospital go from strength to strength and we should not lose sight of the thousands of patients who benefit from the exceptional fundraising work he spearheads
“To this day, Melville continues to demonstrate a strong passion for development of local health services and we are very pleased to be able to honour this special man in this way.”
This is how Melville Watts OBE responded to the gesture.
“I am humbled to have received this special honour and would like to thank the local NHS for making this announcement. As I have always said, no man is an island and I would like to pay tribute to all those who have dedicated their lives to support our hospital over the years and those who continue to do so.”
