Our memories of Lionel go back many years. Anne & Pat were work colleagues who became good friends. This led to both couples meeting regularly for a drink, sometimes a meal out & then, following a shared interest in Trad Jazz, visiting local jazz sessions together. We remember when Lionel built a mirror dinghy in their dining room & we were privileged to share the results of his labour sailing with him at Flash Dam & once at Bridlington. As years progressed we saw less of each other but our friendship remained strong. In latter years Lionel would have a chat with Mike during his regular visits to Brimington Church bookshop. Lionel was always cheerful, knowledgeable & loyal (especially to Chesterfield FC -a passion we did not share!). We, and all his other friends, will miss him but he leaves behind lots of happy memories & we feel honoured to be called his friends. RIP Pat & Mike Thorpe