The death has been announced of Titchfield historian, Ken Groves.
Ken passed away yesterday (Sunday) at his home in Mill Lane.
He was active in many projects and events in the village He was one of the founding fathers of the Titchfield Festival Theatre and was a leading light in the very successful Blue at the Abbey concerts.
A long time supporter of the Titchfield History Society, Ken was made their President earlier in the Year.
One of those paying tribute on social media was Kevin Fraser of Titchfield Festival Theatre who said, “I am desolate, I saw him only yesterday and thought he would live till 100 and beyond. I can say no more…”