Syd Howlett
29 June 1942
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23 February - 2008
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SYD HOWLETT MEMORIAL PAGE |
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Syd Howlett 29 June 1942 - 23 February - 2008 |
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Syd did so much for the Shillingstone Station Project - his memory should NEVER be forgotten. |
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Memorial to Syd at Shillingstone Station |
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Syd's memorial bench with the words - In Loving Memory SYD HOWLETT 19.6.42 - 23.2.08. |
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In Loving Memory SYD HOWLETT 19.6.42 - 23.2.08.
For Everyone wondering why the Y is bigger - I believe it's because Syd hated being Sid he was always Syd with a Y, I know because I used to wind him up a few times - so I think this might be the reason. Syd had a great sense of humour. |
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Syd's ashes were scattered along the track bed in the middle - between the platforms, in accordance to his wishes, on Saturday 26th April 2008. I am also informed that the rain came down heavily that night and Syd was well rained in ! Syd will now be able to "oversee" the restoration of the station which he loved so much! |
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I have to add this photo - as Syd's description and photo had me in stitches! "It appears our permanent way gang have decided to do away curved rail!" Photo copyright © Syd Howlett 2007 |
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Various Pictures from this website of Syd at Shillingstone Station or on Station business |
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Syd proudly holding the best of North Dorset award - which can be seen in the Parcel Shed Shop
Photo thanks to Peter Hyde of North Dorset District Council |
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Syd proudly holding the Design award - which can be seen in the Parcel Shed Shop
Photo thanks to Peter Hyde of North Dorset District Council |
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Syd looks through the wire at the station.
Photo copyright © David J Cornes 2006 |
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Syd at the Clean Up day on 19 August 2001
Photo © Roger Sansom |
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Syd at the Clean Up day on 19 August 2001 Photo © Roger Sansom |
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Syd explaining the projects aims to a visitor at our March 2002 Open day
Photo © Mike Rutter |
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Syd Howlett, Keith Bottomley, Keith Martin and an unknown gentleman (Sorry) and the catering ladies Dot Howlett, Jenny Wills, Hazel Kelly and Holly Clement. Photo first published in the Blackmore Vale Magazine © Christopher Whitfeld 2002. |
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Prior to the ceremonial handing over of the lease of Shillingstone Station from Dorset County Council to The North Dorset Railway Trust the local Conservative MP for North Dorset Mr Bob Walter made a short speech to the crowd. |
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The ceremony then took place in between the two platforms with photographers from the local papers in attendance. Left to Right Mrs M Higgs Chairman of Shillingstone Parish Council Mr M Paulley Fund Raising Manager N.D.R.T. Mr K Bottomley Vice Chairman N.D.R.T. Mr A Campbell Councillor for Hills and Vale Mr S Howlett Secretary of N.D.R.T. |
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ON TRACK: Robert Walter, left MP for North Dorset, meets members of the restoration committee during his fact finding visit to Shillingstone old railway station, from left, secretary Syd Howlett, vice chairman Keith Bottomley and committee members Dave and Mike Clark. Picture by Nicci Brown - Western Gazette |
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Col Mike Oliver, Chairman of North Dorset District Council, with Syd Howlett and Keith Bottomley with our People & Places Awards |
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Col Mike Oliver, Chairman of North Dorset District Council, with Syd Howlett, Keith Bottomley and unknown gentleman with our People & Places Awards |
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ON TRACK: Shillingstone Station project group at its exhibition in Portman Hall, Shillingstone. From left, Mike Clark, publicity officer Becky Wilson, Dave Clark, Syd Howlett, chairman Keith Bottomley, secretary Bill Munden and Alan Blake. Picture by Deborah Johnson. |
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WAITING FOR A TRAIN: Syd Howlett with some of the Shillingstone Station project team who hope to restore the building as a museum |
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Syd's funeral was very well attended - the chapel was full of family, friends and fellow railway and station enthusiasts and I was very pleased to see that most of the Shillingstone Station Project volunteers attended to say their last goodbyes to a fellow colleague who was very well respected and who will be greatly missed. |
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It is with deep regret that I have to announce that Syd Howlett passed away at 1am on Saturday 23 February 2008.
Syd was the Secretary for many years and did a great deal of work for the trust, much of it behind the scenes, to ensure the Project's success. Without his dedication and time, the Shillingstone Station Project would not have been as prosperous as it is now. He was a man with vast amounts of knowledge and experience, which was always willingly shared. Syd was one of the founder members of the Trust.
He made a wish that his ashes be scattered on the Station site.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time. Further details of proposals for a memorial will be published on the Shillingstone Station website in the near future.
Syd will be greatly missed by everyone.
Syd's funeral was held on Monday 3rd of March at 3pm at Poole Crematorium. |
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