A New Chapter in the Life of the Foundation as we say Farewell to our Patron Henry

The funeral service for the family and close friends took place at Maxstoke Church, Henry’s local Church and his body was laid to rest with his wife Marjorie.

The Thanksgiving Service was led by Reverend Nick Parker supported by the Reverend Canon Michael Irving and many family members. The Eulogy was given by John Thorley Click Here. It took place at the St Peters & St Pauls Church at Coleshill supported by a capacity congregation of some 320 people from all over the United Kingdom with a strong deputation from the European Parliament.

Dr Robert Ramsay formerly Chef de Cabinet at the Plumb administration in the European Parliament said

“Lord Plumb was the only Briton to be elected President of the European Parliament. From the perspective of European history, his presidency, from 1987 to 1989, was of considerable importance. It took place in the aftermath of the Single European Act, which marked a step-up in the legislative role of the parliament and its standing as a major institution. Henry’s leadership, at both political and administrative level, was crucial to the success of that transitional period. His long experience as a negotiator and his personal charm were a boon to the parliament, and indeed to the EU overall. He is especially fondly remembered by the staff for his consideration of their interests in challenging times, and for his warm and friendly personality. We mourn his passing and salute his memory”.