St Oswald's Magazine StOM 1802 | Page 6

Announcements: In December 2017 all who knew Freda Pearce mourned her death. Freda’s life was celebrated by her family Ada, Harry, Shirley and David and their families, accompanied by neighbours, friends and members of the congregation at St Oswald’s on Monday 15 January 2018. Archie Stanners passed away peacefully on 10 January 2018 at his Care Home Hamilton and his funeral was attended by family, friends and members of the congregation on Thursday 25 January 2018 at St Oswald’s. A requiem mass was held at All Saints Jordanhill to celebrate the life and work of Richard Smith, The Servers Guild. St Oswald’s was represented by Colin Wilkie who assisted at the service. Christine Hughes, from the Diocesan Centre contacted each Parish on behalf of Bishop Gregor to advice of the death of Chris Zochowski former Diocesan Secretary and Lay Rep, Chorister and Crucifer at St Ninian’s, Pollokshields. May they rest in peace and rise in glory. Letters received by Rev Lesley-ann from the daughters of Freda Pearce To all the Congregation, I would just like to say on behalf of myself, James and family thank you to everyone for the send-off at Freda’s funeral. It was a great celebration of her life and Lesley-ann the minister made it an uplifting and beautiful service. My mum was some lady who enjoyed her life and loved the church and would do anything for anybody she met in her life My mum met my dad in London in 1948 and came to Scotland and then to St Oswald’s church and the rest is history. She was a very talented woman with so many hobbies and she could put her had to anything. I would like to say a special thank you to Peter Scoles, her very good friend and for making her laugh. They had a great time going round the shops looking for all the bargains. She will be sadly missed by so many people. Freda has big shoes to fill, hopefully if I can fill ONE then I am half way there. Shirley (Barnwell) 6