Andy,
This might be some help - Storrington is very close to Thakeham.
Storrington baptisms:
14/08/1836 Margaret Maria REAVIL, d. of William & Margaret REAVIL. Occupation: Master of Thakeham Union
18/11/1838 Lydia Diana REAVIL, d. of William & Margaret REAVIL. Occupation: Governor of Workhouse
Storrington burial:
28/02/1853 George REVELL, age 34, Master of Thakeham Union
Seems like being Thakeham Workhouse master ran in the family.
I can't find the name in the Storrington Marriage & Banns registers; I don't have access to Thakeham registers.
HTH,
Stovepipe