Mr Lawrie Childs

Lawrie Childs, Publican and Licensee of The Bees in the Wall Public House at Whittlesford who passed away on Sunday 20th September 2026.

Funeral arrangements as follow:

Friday 16th October 2026 at 2.30pm at The Cam Valley Cremotorium at Great Chesterford.

No Flowers please, but if desired donations can be made in memory of Lawrie to the ‘Whittlesford Lawn Trust’. A village charity that was very dear to Lawrie after spending 30 years on the Charity Committee.

 

 

 

Charity details

King George's Field, Whittlesford

The Whittlesford Lawn Trust (WLT) is a local charity, run by a small group of volunteer trustees who give their time to look after and manage activities on the village lawn. Funding comes mainly from the Parish Council and the sports clubs who rent the space, helping us keep the lawn a well-loved hub for the whole community.

Registered Number 300427

https://www.facebook.com/Whittlesfordlawns

Messages of condolence

RIP Lawrie Geoff and Judy

Dr Geoffrey BLACKBOURN

Following the passing of Lawrie, his name was pulled out of the bag for the monthly draw for the Raise the Roof Campaign which raises money for the Parish Church roof where he won £148.75. We felt it appropriate to donate this money back into a village charity and where better than to donate it to The Lawn Trust itself which was very dear to Lawrie’s heart. God bless you Lawrie xx

Bees in the Wall

You were a wonderful Landlord and friend. Thank you, David

Mr David Short

We are so grateful for the many happy memories that are ours to keep. Elaine and Trevor

Mr Trevor Hopkins

RIP Lawrie. A patron of the Bees and Whittlesford. Gary & Clare.

Mr Gary Howell

We'll all miss you Lawrie. RIP

Mr & Mrs Martin and Chris Livermore

RIP, dear Lawrie - we will miss you very much and think of you each time we go to the Bees. Love, Christine & Stephan

Mr & Mrs Christine & Stephan Beck

A true village man RIP Lawrie Annie xx

Mrs Annie Appleyard

Not only in running The Bees for so many years, but being a great supporter of many organisations, Lawrie has been a stalwart of the village and can now be considered a true legend. We'll miss you.

Mr & Mrs Judy and Alan Oswald

Happy memories of Lawrie’s smile behind the bar at The Bees. He will be much missed.

Mrs Sylvia Morton

Service details

Cremation Service

16 October, 2026 14:30

Cam Valley Crematorium, Field Farm Drive, Great Chesterford, CB10 1RP

Field Farm Drive, Great Chesterford, CB10 1RP

Image gallery

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