Cancer Research Uk
Registered Number 1089464
Mr Gordon Silvester
All funds raised in memory of Gordon will be donated to Cancer Research UK and The Gurkha Welfare Trust.
Charity details
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Our mission
We ensure that Gurkha veterans, their widows and their wider communities are able to live with dignity.
We achieve this primarily through the provision of financial, medical and community aid in Nepal.
We operate through 20 Area Welfare Centres spread across traditional Gurkha recruiting areas.
In the UK, in conjunction with other service charities and government bodies we offer advice and support to help the thousands of retired Gurkhas and their families who choose to settle here.
Debt of Honour
In recognition of the country’s debt of honour to these soldiers, a public appeal, led by eight of our greatest wartime Field Marshals raised £1m to establish The Gurkha Welfare Trust (advert in The Times pictured).
The Trust then began to create a network of bases in Nepal to distribute financial aid to retired soldiers who had met with disasters such as landslides and floods. We also bought land for ex-Gurkhas to become subsistence farmers and provide enough food to support their families.
From that arrangement we later began paying our regular Welfare Pension payment, expanded our remit to include community initiatives like schools and water projects and developed a comprehensive medical scheme across Nepal
Registered Number 1103669
Messages of condolence
Remembering a good man and boss to Dean, Brian thought a lot of him. From Trish & family x
Mrs Payricia Smith
My brother. I shall miss him. His advice, ideas and the help throughout my life. Rest in peace.
Mrs Chris Tann
In loving memory of my Uncle Gordon, will be sadly missed love Carolyn x
Ms Carolyn Walker
My deepest sympathies to Margaret and family. Gordon was a lovely man. Tony served with him at the British Legion, and dad was a great mate of his. I'll never forget how he helped us get Dad buried where he wanted to go. A man generous with his time and kind to all. A one-off.
Mrs angela yeoman-clark
Sadly the time has come to say goodbye to a family friend going back many years with lots of fond memories to cherish. Gordon's kindness & willing to help others will be missed by many. Best wishes for the future to Margaret & family. Gill & Phil Coleman & Margaret Dawson
Mrs Gill Coleman
Remembering Gordon who was one of a kind, we were honoured to know him. Our thoughts are with you all, Alan & Carol Porter
Mrs Carol Porter
In memory of Gordon - A lovely man who will be missed by all. Love Marcus & Julie xx
Mrs Julie Marsh
To a much loved friend and colleague. May you rest in peace.
Mr Derek Pallett
A lovely, generous man. RIP Gordon
Mr Michael Coleman
R I P Gordon, Such a lovely person.
Mr & Mrs Robert Howell
R.I.P. Gordon you were always there when I needed something and would help in any way you could, perhaps because you were my godfather love Richard, Clare and Family.
Mr Richard Dawson
RIP Gordan. Sincere condolences to all the family. Andy and family.
Mr Andrew Cameron
In memory of a very generous kind hearted family man.
Mrs Pauline Leyns
Our sympathies and condolences to Margaret and family at the sad passing of Gordon. Gordon did so much for Takeley and especially the Takeley Social club and Village Hall during his lifetime and supported so much that went on in Takeley. Takeley will be a lesser place without his presence and influence. He will forever be remembered as a stalwart of Takeley Village and fondly remembered and missed by all his many, many friends. Rest in Peace Gordon.
Takeley Silver Jubilee Hall
In memory of a good friend who will be greatly missed.
Miss Lucy-Jane Honeywood
Service details
Memorial service
01 August, 2025 14:00
St Mary the Virgin
Feathers Hill, Hatfield Broad Oak, CM22 7HG
Service led by Mrs Caroline Harding