Rose Rhoda Swailes 1916 - 2004
Rose Swailes was born at Pertenhall, in North Bedfordshire sharing a home with three brothers and six sisters. On leaving school Rose entered service until she married Fred in 1937. The family moved to Felmersham where they had a son and a daughter. During the early 1940s Rose worked for local farmers at a time when many of the men were away at the war. She was a great walker, and until recently when Arthritis prevented her, she spent many happy hours walking in the countryside which she loved. Her husband, Fred, died in 2003.

Kathleen Booker 1930 - 2004
Born in Stoke-on-Trent, Kath worked for the local Michelin Tyre Co and in 1952 she and Ken were married. They moved to Harrold in 1964 and later to Felmersham in 1974. In 1966 Kath had major heart surgery from which she made a full recovery. She worked for Marks & Spencer and Mothercare in Bedford and at Radwell Gravel Pits. She subsequently worked part time at Pinchmill Lower School as a playground assistant and in the kitchen.
Kath was a founder member of the Carpet Bowls Club in Felmersham and as a member of Sharnbrook Bowls Club she played both indoor and outdoor bowls at county team level. She helped with the parish Over Sixties Club raising money by holding tea parties in her front garden. Kath was a keen gardener. She died peacefully at Papworth Hospital and leaves a husband, two sons and two grandchildren.

Frederick Turner 1922 - 2004
Fred was born in a cottage on Radwell Green in 1922. He attended Felmersham and Sharnbrook schools, leaving at the age of 14. In his youth Fred was a keen footballer and cricketer, playing in local teams. Later becoming president of Felmersham Cricket Club, which he regularly supported, and for many years, secretary of the Swan darts team.
Fred worked at W H Allen for 50 years as a Carpenter and Joiner and during the Second World War he served in the Royal Armoured Corps. After D Day he served in France and Germany in a forward reconnaissance unit, driving an armoured car. He recognised that the work was dangerous, but never-the-less found it to be a great adventure.
In October 1946 Fred was demobbed, and married Jessie Martin from Sharnbrook in 1952. They built their home in Radwell on land owned by Fred's father and together they actively embraced village life. Fred was a member of the British Legion, becoming organiser and poppy seller for Felmersham and Radwell, and for many carried on the traditions of Remembrance Sunday.
After retirement in 1986, Fred found opportunities for his creativity by making notice boards for the parish and pieces of furniture for the village hall and Felmersham and Carlton churches. He repaired countless chairs and other pieces of furniture.
Fred loved the camaraderie and challenge of lawn bowls and played into his late 70s. As ill health prevented him from doing heavy work, so he took pleasure in producing marquetry pictures. Two months before he died Fred won the Village Show Plate after many years of nearly winning it. He leaves his wife, a son, Andrew, and daughter, Pauline.