Passing of Velbert (Thom Stitt)

[wally]

Are the details of Thom's funeral available yet please? Thanks.

No details yet 1973

[1973]

No details yet 1973

Thanks Wally.

[1973]

It's been quite a while since Thom's passing. Does anyone know any funeral details please? Thanks.

[wally]

It's been quite a while since Thom's passing. Does anyone know any funeral details please? Thanks.

No details have been announced yet

[1973]

Thanks Wally.

[Lou1z]

Funeral arrangements are in place and the funeral will take place at 1400hrs on Thursday March 17th at The Counties Crematorium, Towcester Road, Milton Malsor NN4 9RN.
More details to follow once we have them.

[1973]

Funeral arrangements are in place and the funeral will take place at 1400hrs on Thursday March 17th at The Counties Crematorium, Towcester Road, Milton Malsor NN4 9RN.
More details to follow once we have them.

Thanks Lou.

[paddymc12]

RIP Velbert ,tragic accident, love to your family and friends

[Lou1z]

Latest details for Thom's funeral (from Northants Fire & Rescue)

Dear all

Please see below the arrangements for the funeral of Thom Stitt:

The funeral will take place at 1400hrs on Thursday March 17th at The Counties Crematorium, Milton Malsor.

The funeral will be Family flowers only and the family have requested that anyone who wishes to make a charitable donation should do so to either the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance or the Firefighters Charity.

For those uniformed members of staff who wish to attend we have been asked to relay the following dress code:

• Undress uniform for those that have it (please do not contact stores if you do not have personal issue)
  
• Work rig uniform with either a soft shell jacket or clean fire tunic (no patches etc.)
  
• For those who do not have uniform or do not wish to wear it please avoid wearing black.
  

We have been asked to provide a guard of honour for Thom at the crematorium entrance this will be coordinated on the day so please arrive approx. 10 – 15mins prior to the service.

It is anticipated that the service may attract a significant attendance so please consider how you park and any impact on the previous or next service. Also be aware that numbers within the crematorium are limited and access will of course be prioritised to family and closest friends first.

Finally please consider taking a Lateral Flow Test to protect yourselves, each other and all attendees.

[wally]

NewsPeople
Tributes paid and funeral date set for Northamptonshire fire control room worker who ‘influenced positive change’
The 61-year-old died in January this year after retiring a few years earlier following 40 years in the service
By Carly Odell
Wednesday, 9th March 2022, 2:19 pm


A Northamptonshire fire control room worker is being remembered fondly by colleagues as someone who ‘influenced positive change’.
Thom Stitt, who was born in Corby but lived in Roade, worked in Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service’s control room for around four decades.

Following a life “dedicated to public service”, Thom died on January 23, this year at the age of 61.


Thom Stitt (centre) is dedicate 40 years of his life to public service. Photo: FBU.


A date for his funeral has now been set for next week and colleagues have paid tribute to his hard work.

A spokesman for Northamptonshire Fire Brigades Union said: “Watch Manager Thom Stitt was a highly respected member of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

“He worked in the Fire Control Room for 40 years after applying to an advert in the Evening Telegraph (now the [I]Northamptonshire Telegraph).

“He acted as an official of the Fire Brigades Union and supporter of the trade union movement both locally and regionally.[/I]


“He influenced positive change for the service from working to improve the fabric of buildings, the terms and conditions for staff and computer software for efficient resource mobilising.

“Thom helped to set up wellbeing support within NFRS, raising awareness for mental health, PTSD and work-related stress.

“Outside of work he volunteered with The Citizens Advice Bureau, Victim Support and as a fundraiser for the Air Ambulance.

“Our deepest sympathy to wife Susan and their family.

“Thom will be missed by all his brothers and sisters of the FBU.

“We will celebrate his life and cherish our memories with him.”

Chief Fire Officer for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, Darren Dovey, added: “Thom worked in Fire Control for some 40 years and retired a few years back to spend more time with his wife.

“In addition to his work in control Thom was also a big supporter of The Fire Fighters Charity and also The Firefighters Memorial Trust, as well as being a community reporter with the BBC for many years.

“Many of our staff were close with Thom and we have offered welfare support to anybody who may need it.

“We will also do everything we can to support Thom’s family and they are very much in our thoughts at this time.”

Thom’s Funeral will take place at 2pm on Thursday March 17 at The Counties Crematorium, Milton Malsor, Northampton.

The family has asked for family flowers only but invite donations to The Firefighters Charity and Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.

They also ask that if funeral attendees are not wearing a fire service uniform, that they avoid wearing black.



https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/...ge-3603905