[BAS Newsletter] Graham Tait.

[Paul Stringfellow]

Dear Members,

It is with sad regret that I announce the death of Graham Tait. Graham 
was a lovely, kind and generous man and a good friend of Bromley Art 
Society, serving on the committee and always willing to help out with 
exhibitions. I, as many, knew him fondly from meetings, the Wednesday 
sessions and exhibitions. Graham was an excellent engraver and etcher 
and exhibited wonderful prints of his work and always willing to share 
his knowledge with others.

I had chance to speak to Graham last September when he first became 
terminally ill.  On behalf of Bromley Art Society I thanked him for his 
great contribution to the Society. At that time he asked me not to pass 
on the news of his ill health and wanted it to be kept quiet from the 
Society. Never the less we sent him a thank you card and in it wrote "I 
am sure I speak on behalf of, Adrian our chairman, the committee, 
society members and the Wednesday people. A huge thank you for all your 
hard work and support you have given to Bromley Art Society. I know that 
members are very grateful for your many contributions and guidance you 
have provided over the years". ..He will be sadly missed.

Graham died he died on 7th February and a service of Thanksgiving and 
Internment of Ashes will be held at St. Mary the Virgin, Hayes on Friday 
4th March at 12 midday. I have just spoken to his wife, Faith, and 
passed on our condolences. I will represent Bromley Art Society on that 
occasion but others are most welcome to attend. It will be followed by 
tea and biscuits.

I will speaking to Faith and Daughter Alison and Son Graham nearer the 
time so if you wish to attend please let me know.

Kind regards,

Paul