July 11, 2008
PETER SEWELL
It is with sadness I have to inform you that Peter Sewell has passed away last week following a short illness. He was only 74 years of age.
Many of you may not remember Peter however he held sales responsibilities at Holloway Road both for GED and PCD and was very much involved with the early development of CEL.
The funeral is next Tuesday in Chelmsford. I am trying at present to find out more details of the timing therefore if anyone wishes to attend please let me know and I will probably by that time have more information.
Kind Regards
Lars B. Janneryd
February 1, 2008
ROWLAND A G DUNKLEY
I am sorry to advice you that Rowland A G Dunkley passed away yesterday morning. He had been poor for some time and had a major stroke last Saturday which he never recovered from.
If anyone would wish to extend their condolences to his wife Gurli then the following address is applicable:
Mrs.Gurli Dunkley
Elms Cross Vineyard
Bradford-on-Avon
Wilts. BA15 2AL
Submitted by LARS B JANNERYD
June 26, 2006
ANGUS HILL
It is with considerable personal sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of a very dear friend.
Angus was admitted to hospital a few weeks ago after the discovery of cancer.
Many of you will know that Angus contracted cancer as a young man and had been free of the disease for many years.
I will miss his sharp whit, challenging questions and our endless debates about religion, politics and anything else we could argue about, our arguments were never acrimonious, just heated!
Angus’ wife Sue and his son Richard has informed me that his funeral will be next week, it will be attended by his large close family and Sue’s intention is to hold a memorial service for his extensive circle of friends and colleagues in about three months in Wendover, where they lived happily for many years before moving back to Scotland last year.
For anyone wishing to send condolence cards, Sue and Richard’s address is:
6 Drummond Avenue
Auchterarder
Perthshire
PH31NX
Scotland.
The World will be a far duller place without my old and dear friend Angus, I will miss him greatly
Submitted by Derek Connolly
February 9th 2006
STEVE ZEIGLER
Age 55 of Newark went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 9, 2006. 
Steve passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born and raised in York, PA, the son of June (Ehrhart) Ziegler and the late Robert Ziegler. He lived in New Hampshire for 10 years and has made Newark his home for the past 15 years. Steve was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in York, PA. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. Steve was a computer technical support technician for the DuPont Company at Barley Mill, and then was project manager for the Computer Science Corporation working at the DuPont Company at Barley Mill. Steve: was a dedicated volunteer firefighter serving at the York Volunteer Fire Department and the Candia Volunteer Fire Department in New Hampshire where he served as lieutenant. Steve was a very active outdoorsman who enjoyed all aspects of nature, and most especially building his cabin in Vermont. Steve lived his life by the New Hampshire motto,-"Live free or die". Steve was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his family: beloved wife of 33 years Jean A.Ziegler, daughters Stephanie J. Smith of Bridgeville, DE and Arin M. Barnett of Northeast, MD grandchildren Madison Smith, Carlin Smith, Mackenzie Barnett, and Joshua Barnett; his mother June Ziegler of York, PA, and his brothers Dennis Ziegler of Holland, VT. David Ziegler of Lancaster, OH, and Brian Ziegler of York, PA_ Steve also leaves behind to cherish his memory all of his other family members and friends he has made throughout his life_ Family and friends are invited to Steve's viewing and Life Celebration on Sunday February 12th from 4 to 7 pm at BEESON FUNERAL HOME OF NEWARK, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Fox Run, where his funeral service will be at 7 pm. Steve will then be taken to his hometown York, PA where further services and committal will be held. In Steve's memory, a contribution may be made to Delaware Hospice lnc. 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 or York Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 607 York. PA 17406.
January 2005
GLEN GRIFFEY
Mr. Glen T. Griffey of Peachtree City, died January 7, 2005. He is survived by wife, Mrs.
Marilyn Kate Griffey, children, Robert Griffey, Jonathan Griffey, all of Peachtree City;
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Stan (Rita) Karey, Boston, MA; brother, Guy and Barbara Griffey,
Nashua, NH; nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2005
at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church with Father Victor Galier, officiating.
Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to a scholarship fund set up for the children, c/o Marilyn kate Griffey, 113
Paddock Trail, Peachtree City GA 30269. Carl J. Mowell & Son Peachtree City.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from 1/9/2005 - 1/11/2005.
December 2004
LUDGER BIEDENBENDER
Sorry to get in touch for such bad news, Ludger Biedenbender died last week, heart attack in Geneva.
He was a Xfield photographer at the french office between 85 and 88/90 maybe (did you meet him?), then moved to Germany at Chromos and was at last working for EFI France in the South. Trumpet player, and a bloke who always had a joke in stock for you.
I don't know if you should post that, he worked only in the french office, and most of us know by now, but since he was fluent in english and german of course, he may be well known in other countries, if you met him, you can't forget this guy.
Bad times, he was only 2 years (or so) older than me...
Meilleures salutations / Best regards
Serge Lesouëf, sl@valblor.com
VALBLOR http://www.valblor.com
6 rue Louis Ampère, BP60182, F-67405 ILLKIRCH GRAFFENSTADEN CEDEX
tel(direct) +33 (0)3 88 65 44 11 - fax pre-press +33 (0)3 88 65 43 50
May 2003
JOHN O'CONNELL
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA John O'Connell, 71, passed 
away on Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at the William Osler Health Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, following a lengthy illness. Mr. O'Connell is survived by his four children, Robert O'Connell of York, Sheila Hanna of Etters, Sean O'Connell of Missouri and Pearl Brosius of Dillsburg; 11 grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Kygh Hanna. Born in London, England, John served in the Royal Air Force and married Joan (Ingram) O'Connell, now residing in Dover. In 1961, John's employer, Crosfield Electronics, transferred him to the U.S. John and Joan immigrated with their four children, residing initially in Huntington, NY. In 1966, he and his family moved to York where John was employed by Fincor Electronics. His career always centered on the printing industry. He began as a draftsman, then salesman and eventually an engineer with Crosfields. Later, in Chicago, he was a salesman with Web Press Engineering and Miehle-Goss-Dexter. In his later years, John started his own business as a buyer and seller of refurbished electronic equipment for the printing industry. Throughout his life, he was an avid amateur writer and painter. John was a member of Asbury U.M. Church of York and a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in the York Daily Record, York Dispatch & York Sunday News on 5/21/2003.
December 2002
ALAN ZELTINS
Some sad news for many Crosfield personnel - Alan Zeltins died from prostate
cancer on 12th December this year. I saw him about a month before this and
he did not look well. A letter, I received from his daughters, says that he
deteriorated rapidly in the last few days. It was just over a year ago that
he lost Billie (his wife) to the same disease.
I'm sure many people, from Hemel, Milton Keynes and Peterborough will
remember him. I am sure many people would appreciate knowing.
Submitted by Shirley Gardner shirley@bingoingmad.fsnet.co.uk
December 28, 2002
September 2002
RICHARD (DICK) STONE
It is with deep regret that I have to report the sad and untimely death of Richard (Dick) Stone. Dick worked for Crosfield Electronics, Ltd., GED International Service from 1971 to 1993, and I am sure many of you will remember him from this period as well as his later days at Centurfax. Dick died on Friday 30th September at his holiday home on the Isle of Wight. The funeral service will be held at All Saints Church, Ryde, Isle of Wight on Monday 21st October. I know this is very short notice for anybody to attend, but you are more than welcome if you can make it.
As many of you are no doubt aware one of Dick's main passions was birdwatching, so rather than flowers we are hoping to put a seat, hide or whatever in the new RSPB bird sanctuary in Brading Marshes on the island http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/default.asp explains. If you would like to make a donation please send make payable to RSPB care of HV Taylor & Sons, Funeral Directors, Green Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, UK with a note on the back Re:Dick Stone
I would like to hear from as many of you as possible before the funeral with any messages or anecdotes you may have about Dick. If you cant make it, and don't want to send an email, then I ask that you raise your glass in quite reflection to an old workmate, colleague and for many of us friend..
Steve Colthorpe
To download the eulogy (Word Doc) read at Dick's funeral click here.
To read many of the messages (Word Doc) sent in rememberance of Dick, click here.
September 2001
CHUCK LAIDLAW
It is with great personal sorrow that I bring you the sad news that Chuck Laidlaw left us on September 20th. The result of a tragic accident near his home town of Newcastle, Maine.
Those of us that knew Chuck, knew him as an intelligent, witty and hard working individual. Chuck always lived life to the full and to be around him was to be around a friend. Chuck worked at the Crosfield US headquarters during the mid to late 80's as our senior systems product support specialist. He traveled extensively for Crosfield including to the Regan, Gorbachev Summit in Reykjavik, Iceland and to the Olympics in Seoul Korea as well as Calgary Canada in support of Time and Newsweek magazine transmissions back to the US using the Crosfield equipment.
He is survived by his 5 children, Janice, Nancy, Lisa, Dina and his son CJ as well as many grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by all but most by Grace, his soul mate for the past 13 years.
To make a donation in Chuck's name to Miles Memorial Hospital, a local hospital that successfully treated Chuck's recent battle with cancer.
Send a your check to..
Miles Development Office
42 Belvedere Road
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Payable to: Miles Memorial Hospital
Memo: In Memory of Charles Laidlaw
Their website is http://www.mileshealthcare.org
Submitted by
Steve Holder
September 23rd, 2001
April 2001
ALF COATSWORTH
COATSWORTH, Alfred J. _ It is with great sorrow that we announce that Alfred J. Coatsworth, founder and President of Coatsworth Communications Inc., died Friday, April 13, 2001 after a long battle with cancer. Alfred was recognized as an industry leader in ''Desktop Publishing'', spending more than 30 years working with Canadian and International newspapers.
Alfred started his career as a chemist with Shell Oil but Muirhead/Crosfield came knocking in 1965 and he made the leap into what would be the new world of fax machines and desktop publishing. When he left Crosfield, he said that ''it took him five minutes to make up his mind what to do next'' and in August of 1993, CCI was born. The first order came from Thompson Newspapers, the first week in business and Alf never looked back. Alfred was known for his intelligence, droll wit and ever-cheerful disposition. CCI's motto, ''We're small enough to be big on personal service'' exemplifies Alf's attitude to customers and friends alike. He will be greatly missed.
Submitted by
Andrew Forber
September 11, 2001
October 2000
FRED ORTH
Fred Orth he was the General Manager for Crosfield France in the early 80`s and left after 3 years for higher position outside the industries and he returned as a consultant in the industry at the beginning of 1994 and was then active until 1998 assisting many companies in the industry with management issues.
Sadly he passed away October last year after a long period of illness at a age of 70 years. Believe he would be remembered by many x-Crosfield staff in Europe who worked at Crosfield at the time.
Submitted by
Lars Janneryd
August, 2001
July 14, 2001
ADAM BADOWSKI
I have received some very sad reports that Adam Badowski passed during the early part of this month. If anyone knew Adam well and would be so kind as to send me a eulogy I will surely post it here.
With Regrets
Steve Holder via Barry Jamieson
November 24, 2000
COLIN ROCHE
For those of you who have not heard the bad news, Col. Roche (as he was better known) sadly passed away on the 24th November 2000 after being diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago.
Col's first connection with Crosfield was as a photographer installing and training scanner operators on both Australia and New Zealand in the late 60's early 70's before moving into scanner and system sales when the worked for Delairco, Crosfield's distributor for many years before becoming Crosfield ANZ.
He was well known to many ex-Crosfield people as he often attended training courses as well as accompanying may Australian and New Zealand customers to London for demonstrations as well as attending many of the major exhibitions both in Europe and the USA.
Col. will be sadly missed by many people around the world as he was a very likable character and good fun to be with at all times but most of all by his wife Iris and children Diane, Alan, Neil and Ian, as well as his three grand children Joshua, Olivia and Annellesa.
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