TED BROUGHTON

Edwin Malcolm Broughton (Ted) passed peacefully in his sleep aged 91 on 7th October 2022. A beloved husband, twin, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and great uncle he will be forever missed.

Private family funeral near Basingstoke followed by a Service of Thanksgiving at All Saints, Odiham at 1.30 on Thursday, 3rd November 2022 - all welcome. Afterwards: Wake at the Bel and Dragon at the George, Odiham with buffet and drinks.

Donations to the National Trust and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.

First Chairman and founder member of our Club
Ted was a stalwart of the early years of Hill & Valley Tennis Club, being a founder member and its first Chairman.  He was instrumental in getting the courts built and was a genius with obtaining available grants and fundraising to establish the club facilities.  The centrepiece of club activities was, and remains today some forty years later, the annual summer Coln Valley Tournament of which Ted was an energetic organiser along with his wife Anthea.  Years ago we shared many a glass of whisky late into the evenings before the event trying to match groups, arrange seedings, not to mention ‘matchmaking’ (and avoidance of ‘unfortunate’ meetings of former partners!).  He delighted in the sublime, and the many ridiculous situations that arose. 

Ted was wonderful company, and maintained a permanent twinkle in his eye; and it should be mentioned he was a very good tennis player!

His hard work and talented contribution to the club established the strong foundations that benefit our thriving membership today.

We offer from our wider membership, both past and present, our gratitude and kindest thoughts to Anthea and Ted’s family and friends, the club will be making a donation to Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.

Robert Baker, Chair