Frank Telling (19 Apr 1937 - 3 Nov 2020)
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In loving memory of Frank Telling who sadly passed away on 3rd November 2020.
Please note that Frank had requested donations to the two charities mentioned on the right rather than flowers, or if you wish to remember him in a tangible way. Please click on the relevant button and you will be guided on how to make your donation. Please also note that because of the current restrictions, it will be a private family funeral, with no other guests. Thank you.
I would love to hear your memories of Frank in the messages section below, and maybe you have a photo to share as well? Feel free to light a candle for Frank as we remember the happy times, and a life well lived.
Frank was born in Leatherhead in 1937 at the farm his parents were tenants of. They moved to Slough Farm in 1945 . Frank was already a proficient tractor driver helping with field work and harvest. Slough Farm was at that time under a plough order, which obliged the growing of food crops no matter the suitability of the land.
He worked on the farm, marrying Mary Wolters of Hare Lane who was the dairy maid.
Franks love of machinery took him away the farm but not Telegraph Lane as he and Mary had purchased no 86 in 1961 for £2,300.
In the following years they had two daughters Janie and Vicki. He continued working in mechanics until eventually returning to run Slough Farm A man of many enthusiasms and talents, his interests included farming, cars, home maintenance, designing light aircraft, tropical fish, canals and narrowboats, bees and honey harvesting and engineering of all kinds.
He leaves Mary after 59 years of happy marriage, two daughters and four grandchildren. He also leaves many tall tale of friendship and adventure in Claygate and the surrounding area.
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