Monday 1st June 2020
From the Quarterly Newsletter (Summer – June To August 2020) of Warminster United Church, George Street, Warminster, BA12 8QA:
Arthur John Pimm
Arthur was born on Christmas Eve 1928 in Bethnal Green. He started his National Service in June 1946 (5th Regt Royal Horse Artillery) and continued until 23 June 1958 / 12 years total service. His military conduct was recorded as Exemplary and he was described in his record as being a very capable and reliable man, who was loyal, honest and completely trustworthy.
Arthur held a number of jobs including working in Curry’s and as a rubber worker at the Avon in Melksham. However, his last job was a total change of direction as a Hospital Porter in Warminster, which progressed to him becoming a nursing auxiliary. This allowed him to show his caring nature, which was acknowledged by the Matron when he retired in 1989. One
memory of him from his time at the hospital was taking on the role of Father Christmas every year and handing out presents to patients. He later became re-acquainted with one of his hospital colleagues in 2015, as she was the person who greeted him and showed him around Ashwood Care Centre!
Arthur met his wife, Beryl at her brother Geoff’s wedding and went on to marry her on 1 March 1952. They celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary in 2012, although by this time, Beryl’s health had declined. He was devoted to Beryl and was devastated when she passed away in 2013.
He enjoyed cycling, swimming, music, films, photography, history, steam trains, travel, and the church and his family were the main focus in his life: son Keith, daughter Carol and grandchildren Stephen and Sarah.
Arthur moved to Ashwood Care Centre in August 2015, where he enjoyed a new lease of life. His religious beliefs continued to be extremely important to him and he continued to attend church and get fully involved with the Sunday service. He died on 3rd March. Arthur will be remembered as a caring, gentle and loving person, who brought much pleasure to all who knew him. His memory will be cherished always.