Daphne at the helm on the 2010 CC Sail/Climb Meet
We are sad to announce that Daphne Pichard died peacefully in the Silvermere Care Home on Monday 25th January, Pamela and her two children were in touch with Daphne during that day. We offer our condolences to her family and friends.
Message from Tony Williams:
Daphne’s funeral has now been arranged for Wednesday 24th February at 10 am. On line access to the service has been arranged.
A virtual reception by Zoom is being set up for the same day from 17:30. Breakout rooms can be arranged for private chats if requested. There is likely to be a limit of 100 people for the reception. A guest list will be set up to avoid the risk of Zoombombing, which can occur if a meeting is advertised openly.
Please email me if you are interested in either viewing the ceremony or attending the virtual reception and I will put you in contact with the family. At this stage it does not matter if ultimately you are unable to attend. My email address is in the CC / LMC members’ directory.
Older members will remember Daphne for her role in collecting hut fees. Some of us remember her as part of the crew on one of the 6 yachts on the CC Sail/Climb Meet around the Ionian Islands in 2010.
The following inspirational but sad article about Daphne Pritchard was written by Trevor Willis back in 2018.
Daphne has been diagnosed with dementia and has now moved into a Care Home, the address is Silvermere Care Home, Redhill Road, Cobham. The care home is quite close to the Craggy Island climbing wall in Guildford and so whenever she can Daphne goes here to continue practicing her climbing.
Daphne Pritchard on Craggy Island Climbing Wall – Photo Silvermere Care Home