BACK

 David C.B. Mills

Photo taken by Beverly Farber: submitted by Bruce & Eileen Butler

Our dear friend in ringing, David Mills passed on February 9, 2002.  We all loved him very much. Things were not the same in Philadelphia after he returned to England for retirement in the fall of 2000. We shall all miss you very much dear brother.  

Page 1/Page 2/Page 3/Page4/Page5/Page6/Page7


A time of remembrance and celebration for the life of David Mills was held at The Church of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, Chestnut Hill Philadelphia, PA USA on April 21, 2002. Some wonderful remarks were made by many people there at the gathering.  One of David's colleagues Dr. Peter Walsh provided a written copy of his remarks and an obituary that he wrote for a scientific journal.  To read these items click here.


Since the site went on-line, several people have asked if they could post their pictures and memories of David here.  YES, If you have pictures or memories of David you would like to share with others, please send them to me.  I will try to update this page with new items twice a week. 


These pictures are from Anne Hone, tower captain of Church Stretton where David was a member of the band.

Westhope
 Green burial ground

Westhope -- lovely view!

Church Stretton District Quarter Peal Band at Rushbury.

Paul Lewis, Gerald Mills, Andrew Buckley, Anne Hone, Peter Pryke,  John Croxton

Some more pictures of David by Anne Hone

Reclining David

 


David with Newcastle Brown!

 

 

Quater Peal at Church Stretton (Andrew & Amy's Wedding)


Rushbury Tower from David's house


Bodnant Gardens, North Wales


David on top of the Lawley, Church Stretton, Shropshire


David preparing supper 21/1/02 at 3 Rushbury with
'Tom' [the cat is actually called Billy! (but David
never knew that!)]


Barmouth Beach, Wales

  Some thoughts by Anne Hone:

Anyone who knows me knows that it takes something similar to an atom bomb to make me set pen to paper: the death of David C B Mills was one such event. David had not been among us (Church Stretton District) long, but he had made a significant impact on Church Stretton and Rushbury towers - gently guiding us towards more adventurous ringing.  He was able to converse widely, with knowledge and held passionate opinions.  He liked to cultivate the image of the 'eccentric professor' with his wild hair, beard and bare feet, but he was a genuinely gentle, kindly person who is greatly missed.  He moved to Rushbury from Philadelphia where he spent about 30 years as a biochemist at Temple University.  He learnt to ring at St Martin's and traveled widely in pursuit of bells, including joining the Butler's ringing tours of Britain. It was during one of these, in 2000, that I met him and was delighted when he choose to come and live so close on his retirement later in the year. His loves included bells, pubs, music, his open topped VW Golf, very hot food (cooking and eating!) and walking - he liked to feel the earth beneath his feet.  We had lots of enjoyable time, both ringing and otherwise, but he ran out of time in early February - the asthma finally won.  We buried him at the green burial ground at Westhope, I think he would have approved!  It was a poignant parting, his six children, some other family, a few friends and some local ringers.  We all miss you David, but thank you for showing up: better to have known you than not, ray of sunshine.  God bless. E Anne Hone
 

Next


 

Since February 18,  2002  there have been this many visitors to this site:

Hit Counter

gambling game roulette site casino game hoyle online baccarat best casino online postrek vegas online gambling tv ad commercial pokerface gambling online slot slot legal online casinos gambling omaha online poker build online casino slots a fun casino online casino poker gambling bet gambling game online poker list online casinos casino gambling online vegas casino havefun de link online free online casinos no deposit bonuses bingo casino online access casinos link online online gambling fraud black jack online gambling free online interactive blackjack 2 casino july online pings trackback online blackjack tournament grandonlinecasino black jack link online casino run roulette games online best casino com online review strip online casino casino casino lasvegascasinomania online online roulette game poker slot online gambling india casino grand online review top 100 online casino casino bonus sign up game online vegas palm online casino top ten online casinos online gambling legality casino studyinslovakia es link online gambling gambling online poker slot back book casino guest online casino guide online online poker roulette 25 best casino online casino ex gambling the online casino cheap cigarette free online card casino game play casino joker online vegas 888 casino online western union online casino free online casino slot machine banking free gambling online bbs bbs php casino duvx online ql black casino jack online review betting black internet jack play black directory gambling internet jack betting gambling internet online internet casino freeplay tournament no deposit new online casinos casino joker online vegas online gambling casino sites casino game great online craps online play poker video casino casino gamerista internet online review casino freeonline game casino grand online gambling online rules casino free game new play casino cheating online software online casino free money no deposit casino in machine slot casino free free gambling only play algarve casino casino casinoalgarve online poker casino down line loads no off poker slot casino game offline play online casino poker games book home graffiti net online roulette win best betting casino online postrek roulette casino flash online online paramutuel gambling star drifter online casino arbitrage betting ezgamblingebooks online roulette system online poker roulette tightpoker 888 biz gambling online poker bonus casino slot casino slot video hoyle casino game online for free black gaming jack online roulette online casino comps casino gratis online 18 casino link online casino online free black jack littlewoods online casino casino game online real casino gambling gamerista online rating review nfl online gambling best online casino poker review 365 online casino casino line linkdomain online net free casino game online casino free i us online 10 casino online top online casino vacation prepaid online gambling card online free blackjack tournaments casino gambling online paganpoker poker poker gambling multiplayer omaha poker decision gambling online card gambling game online play russian roulette casino online bonus casino free hostname online casino craps craps online webmaster windowscasino casino france online casino flash free game online casino game poker slot professional roulette player online free casino online casino firepay 123onlinecasino ifrance casino free link online casino casino casinoalgarve jogos online onlinecasino4gambling black gaming jack online roulette the gaming club online casino casino games to play online newest online casinos casino free good slot lassiter online casino online gambling sports casino slot machine on line casino casinos blest king link online free casino money to play online is online gambling legal in canada ban congress gambling online casino online promotion online casino software california casino machine slot southern ezgamblingebooks lottery online roulette 2 casino click online pay bonus casino match online online gambling sports online casino uk co uk free casino online games software to cheat at online casinos let it ride online casino ladbrooks casino online casino free slot sweepstake gambling online site source info casinos online gratis betting casino online poker video online roulette free play bad grand hotel online casino