Yearly Archives: 2023

Michael William Toghill – 14.03.2023

We have received notification of the passing of Michael William Toghill. Past County of Avon Firefighter from 12 Bath Fire Station, Red Watch who transferred to Leek fire station approx. 40 years ago has sadly passed away after a short

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Philip (Phil) Clark – 09.03.2023

Philip (Phil) Clark, aged 78, who sadly passed away on 9th March after a long illness at Avon Lodge Care Home. Phil joined the Merseyside/ Liverpool Fire Service in 1964, then in 1969 he and his wife decided they wanted

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Dave Perryman – 05.03.2023

It is with much sadness we have received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner Dave Perryman, aged 91, who sadly passed away on Sunday 05 March 2023, after a short time in Swanage hospital.  Dave was one of our

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Chris Lock BEM – New Year Honour 2023

Former Firefighter Chris Lock has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year 2023 Honours List for his tireless dedication in founding and establishing a new major war memorial in Belgium.  See the full article here: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/all-areas/4090-former-firefighter-awarded-british-empire-medal-following-years-of-charitable-service-in-belgium

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Ian Satherley BEM – New Year Honour 2023

THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to Ian Christopher Satherley: Secretary and treasurer, Avon Fire and Rescue Service Pensioners Association. For Voluntary and Charitable Services

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Justin Hillan – 12.12.2022

Justin Hillan. Funeral will take place at Weston-s-Mare Crematorium on Thursday January 26th at 12:30. Address: Ebdon Road, Worle, Weston Super Mare. BS22 9NY Everyone is welcome. There is no dress code and the family invite you all to join

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