Joyce Perry, who died in early September aged 94, was remembered by a gathering of over 100 people and others online on Friday 4 October at the United Reform Church in Petersfield.

Her sons and grandsons spoke lovingly about her life and one of her poems was read.

She moved to Petersfield with her family in 1974.

Long time friends, Carol Tubbs and Robert Venables, spoke to Mike Waddington about her role building and developing the voluntary sector for the community in Petersfield.

What is now Winton House and the Petersfield Voluntary Care Group (who transport about 100 people a month to medical appointments) owe much to her drive and dedication. With her husband, she also played a role in the beginnings of Petersfield Housing Association.

She was Honorary President of Winton House, a role now given to Robert Venables.

She was made MBE in 2000.

The family requested donations for Age Concern.

Hers was ‘a life well lived.’