Steven John Ogbourne (18 Nov 1964 - 29 Jul 2025)
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Steven
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£274.00
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- Location
- The Rat Trap Highworth Rd Swindon SN3 4QS
- Date
- 26th Aug 2025
- Time
- 1pm
Steve was a true gentleman with a big heart. He was a brilliant wordsmith who loved to regale us with hysterical stories of incidents he’d experienced that day. He loved to entertain, hosting Murder Mystery Dinners and BBQs. He loved history, joining the Wiltshire Home Guard living history group. As was his way, he embellished the mundane with stories to make it interesting. For the last decade he’s been fighting Parkinson’s Disease. He hated that he could no longer donate blood, write, his speech was getting soft, and he didn’t have the energy he used to have, but he kept battling on doing the things he loved. ‘Oggy’ has left a big hole in all our lives. My soulmate may be gone, but he will be forever in my thoughts and heart, and I have the wonderful memories of 34 years of love and laughter.
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Not a day goes by that I don't miss you Oggy. You left so suddenly, I never had time to say goodbye. I'm trying to do what you'd want me to, but it's so hard not having you to bounce ideas off of. Love you forever x
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With love and gratitude for having known you Steve.
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Thank you Anita. That is really kind of you. x
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So many good memories of you Steve, you were a true gent, something that we should all remember and aspire to.
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Thank you Jamie. That is very kind of you. It was lovely to meet you, despite the circumstances. x
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Fond memories of a lovely Gentleman xx
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Thank you Karen. This is very kind of you xx
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Steve was a wonderful friend and neighbour. He and Maria were some of my mum’s first friends in Swindon. He was kind, approachable, and helpful, and always ready with a listening ear.
He loved sharing his interests with people – how he built his garden, his skills for sabrage, military history. At Christmas he would bring out his Scalextric and the fort from his childhood.
He took every opportunity to be a good host, whether that be BBQs, murder mystery evenings, anniversary parties, or firework displays – when my brother was a teenager he let him help to light them.
He also loved animals of all kind, down to the tadpoles in his pond. He was always eager to help with feeding my guinea pigs or rabbits, even if that help came with a joke about rabbit pie. He once invited us all over to see a bumblebee he was saving,
He was a wonderful husband to Maria, and he supported her through all of life’s ups and downs. It was a privilege to have known him.
He will be missed.
From Ella, on behalf of the March family.
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Thank you Ella. Such lovely memories. x
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In memory of our dear friend, Steve. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. Julia, Andy, Katie and Lucy xxxx
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Thank you Julia. This is so very kind and generous of you. xx
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Thank you Steph. This is very kind of you. xx
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My dear friend Steve. You were one of the kindest most generous person I've met. Forever grateful for your friendship your care through difficult times. We took the mickey out of each other but we both knew what our friendship was. I will miss you.
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Thank you Dan. I think of your banter when the football is on. xx
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In memory of Steve, and with deepest condolences to Maria
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Thank you Jo. This is so very kind of you. xx
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