BOB JENKINS

Robert Tudor Rhys Jenkins - Bob to us in Hawkedon - who died on 13th

February, a few months short of his 90th birthday, quietly endeared himself

to everyone who came in contact with him.

To us he was a very efficient and knowledgeable Parish Clerk, who, as local

Councillor Mary Evans observed, was far better qualified than any of us to

comment on the various local planning applications the Parish Council was

called upon to review. (He just took the Minutes at the meetings - and then

expressed our views succinctly and expertly!)

His large family was well represented at the service at St Mary's Church on

21st March, each wearing a daffodil, for, above all, Bob was a trueWelshman. He was also a keen sportsman, playing rugby and cricket for his school (Merchant Taylors), the old boys (OMT's) and his Cambridge college

(Downing); a love of sport that took him to all the prime venues (and especially the Arms Park) as a supporter throughout the years.

After the tragically early death of his first wife, Bob and Janet forged a

wonderful thirty three year partnership, both in their professional work

when Bob set up his own company, and personally. Hawkedon has benefited enormously from their presence in the village and Bob's expertise as a qualified surveyor has been invaluable, particularly as he guided Parish Council members through the technicalities of architectural plans and proposals. The quiet sense of humour lurking behind the beard, and the twinkling eye, will be missed by everyone.