Budleigh Past and Present

Members of the Fairlynch community and many other local residents were shocked and saddened to learn that Ron had passed away following a stroke.  He was, as one of our volunteers put it, ‘such a stalwart Steward’, distinguished as one of the longest-serving helpers at the Museum. The messages of condolence on the Fairlynch web page were testimony to the high regard and deep affection in which he was held by so many people.  He leaves a widow, Sally, along with three children and four grandchildren.   Ron Hill was the second child of Harry and Rose Hill. He and his elder sister Joan were brought up in Glastonbury, Somerset, a town for which he had much affection, and perhaps also respect for its reputation as an ancient Christian site. ‘Journey from Avalon’ was one of the titles in the Order of Service, of which he had planned in advance every detail: one of its pages carried an evocative image of the Tor.   Ron’s religious faith wa...