Date: 11th February, 2021
 
 
11.30am       Service at Our Lady Queen of All Creation
 
Link to watch
 
https://youtu.be/bYV5RUeu8AU
 
 
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1pm     Cremation Committal Service
 
West Herts. Crematorium
 
Link to watch live
 
https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view
 
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Sadly, time constraints at the Crematorium Committal Service have meant that it is not possible to read and do justice to the beautiful reflections, so lovingly written by Simon’s sister Angela and brother James. So, with their encouragement and blessing, these contributions will be posted onto Simon’s Tribute page
 
Similarly, the Eulogy, (Denis) Bidding Prayers and Contributions (Linda & Sarah), read at the Services,  will  be available  to view  on the Tribute page  -  under Stories.
 
The Music will be uploaded to the Music section.
 
Link to tribute page  -                https://simon-dewinter.muchloved.com
 
Please do upload any photos, thoughts or stories that evoke special memories of Simon for you.
 
Programme
 
Music at the Church service
 
1    "Lighten our Darkness”   -    John Rutter    –    Sung by the Fourth Choir
 
Simon’s wife Sarah sings in a semi-professional Choir called The Fourth Choir. Simon was bowled
over when he heard them sing at their Christmas concert in 2019. He really wanted them to sing at
his funeral. So, here is a live recording of a religious song for the service, recorded during lockdown
restrictions, socially distanced and wearing masks. https://youtu.be/saK8atPShwc
 
2    "Pie Jesu”   –  by Faure   -   from Faure’s Requiem. Sung by Sarah de Winter
During lockdown with Simon, Sarah recorded this at home for a choir project.
https://youtu.be/2ZlIncKvYAg
 
3   "May the Road Rise to Meet You”    –    sung by Celtic Thunder
 
Simon really embraced his Celtic heritage on his mother, Linda’s, side of the family. Whenever
Simon was off on a long tour abroad - Linda would text him with this Celtic Blessing (the original,
shorter version). It was her way of wishing him well for the journey. Simon, being Simon, always
managed to text the most loving replies in response, no matter how busy or tired he was. It seems fitting
now, to wish Simon well on his final journey. May the road rise to meet you, Simon.
https://youtu.be/6UtqcyCJWbQ
 
 
                                                           Eulogy read by Denis de Winter
 
Music at the Crematorium Committal Service
 
1   "Lighten our Darkness”  –  John Rutter  –  Sung by the Fourth Choir, recorded live during lockdown
restrictions, socially distanced and wearing masks. https://youtu.be/saK8atPShwc
 
2   "Deep Peace"    –    by John Rutter    -    performed by Libera, https://youtu.be/8qvMFlL62XA
 
3   "Into the West"    -    Annie Lennox   (Conducted by Howard Shore)    from “ Lord of the Rings.
 
These books and films were a great favourite of Simon’s. During the summer months,
when it was too hot to be outside, Simon asked Linda if she would like to watch the final film with
him. At the end, Frodo is nearing his time on earth. Gandalf (for those who know the film) takes
Frodo by the hand and leads him on to the ship - which is heading out “Into the West”. This
composition is brilliantly sung by Annie Lennox (a favourite of Simon’s). Both Linda and Simon were
moved to tears by it. Simon commented on how beautiful the music, lyrics and symbolism were.
Farewell, Simon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoVaK2NXmJA
 
4   “Sleep" - by Eric Whitacre
Simon was proud of Sarah for being part of the Fourth Choir, who sang this at Holocaust Memorial
Day 2020 at City Hall, broadcast on the BBC. He really wanted the choir to sing this at his funeral.
Here is a link to the performance: https://youtu.be/YYqfsF8ZWm8
 
       Contributions    -    by  Sarah de Winter, and Linda de Winter   -    read by Linda de Winter
                  Poem    -    excerpt from “The Dash”  (Linda Ellis)    -     read by Linda de Win