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David Dun – 05.10.2024

David John Dun (Born 2nd May 1940) passed peacefully away at home on the 5th October 2024 after a short illness Dave was a local man, born in St.George Bristol, Dave moved from an office job and joined the Bristol

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Ivor Taylor – 16.09.2024

Ivor Taylor passed away on 16th September 2024 at the incredible age of 103 years. Ivor was born in 1921 in Barton Hill, Bristol where he lived with his mum and dad and younger brother Victor. As a child Ivor

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Bill Light – 24.08.2024

Bill Light ex Speedwell and Bath passed away, surrounded by his family, on 24th August 2024 at The Dorothy House Hospice. Sadly Bill had a brain tumour which he knew was inoperable. His wife Pam preceded him. He leaves a

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Steve ‘Hilly’ Hill – 03.08.2024

Steve Hill passed away on Sunday 3rd August 2024 aged 68 years after a long battle with cancer. Steve served at Patchway Fire Station retiring in 2004 Funeral on Wednesday 28th August 2024 at Canford Crematorium 11.15am. Wake at the

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Roger McKeown – 02.08.2024

Roger McKeown aged 79 years, passed away on the 2nd August 2024 after a long illness. He served at Avonmouth Fire Station from 1968 – 1998 Roger leaves a wife Suzanne and son Liam. Funeral details to follow when known.

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Brian Chambers – 23.06.2024

Brian Chambers aged 85 years passed away on 23rd July 2024 after a long illness. Brian started his career in Gloucestershire Fire Service, serving at Cheltenham, then transferring to the County of Avon Fire Brigade serving at Pilning and finally

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Peter Morgan – 16.07.2024

Peter Morgan passed away on the 16th July 2024 aged 64 years. Pete joined the County of Avon Fire Brigade in 1979 and was stationed at B1 Bath for all of his Fire Brigade service. He leaves a wife Julie

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Eileen Sluter – 31.05.2024

Eileen Sluter passed away on 31st May 2024. Eileen was a Fire Control Officer serving with Bristol and Avon Fire Brigade’s for 30 years. Retiring aged 60 around 1994. Her Funeral was held on Thursday 27th June at 1.15pm Waterside

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Martyn Hill – 07.05.2024

Martyn Hill passed away on 7th May 2024 at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. When Martyn left school he did a City & Guilds Electrical Engineering apprenticeship. Following his qualification he joined the County of Avon Fire Brigade working in Control

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Trevor Kerridge – 27.04.2024

Trevor Kerridge aged 81 years , passed away on 27th April 2024. Trevor trained at Reigate in the early 1970’s following which he joined the Surrey Fire Brigade , he transferred to Avon Fire Brigade in the late 1970’s first

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