Ian Hammond

Ian was born on the 2 nd May 1958 and grew up in Colindale with his parents Gladys and Ken and older brother Jeff. Ian studied at Barnet College and then undertook an apprenticeship at GEC computers before going on to work as a computer engineer with Hewlett-Packard. He and Lorraine met at a company dance at GEC and were married at Saint Michael's and All Angels in Borehamwood in 1985, they set up home in Tenby Rd, Edgware and then at Sefton Avenue in Mill Hill. Blessed with two children, Paul and Christian. It was 18 months ago that Ian was diagnosed with cancer. He still carried on doing the things he enjoyed but after Christmas he took a turn for the worse and was admitted to hospital. Ian passed away peacefully in his sleep on the 9 th March surrounded by his family. Ian was practical, clever, kind and always willing to help others. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a loyal friend - he is going to be missed so very much by all whose lives were privileged to have been touched by his.