Ivor Player passed away of the 20th June 2023 aged 91 years. Ivor joined The Bristol Fire Brigade in 1956. He completed 30 years service and retired in 1986, working at various stations around Bristol, finishing at Temple Back on…
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Stephen Griffin – 09.06.2023
It is with much sadness we record the passing of Stephen Keith Griffin who passed away suddenly on the 09.06.2023. He was diagnosed with cancer in the April and passed unexpectantly a couple of weeks ago. He was 76. Stephen…
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Mike Black – 24.04.2023
It is with much sadness we have received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner Michael Black, known as Mike Black, who passed away peacefully on 24th April 2023 at home after a long illness. Aged 88 years. Mike was…
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Michael Barry Smith – 14.04.2023
Michael Barry Smith passed away on 14th April 2023, aged 73years. Mike began his 31 year career with Avon Fire Brigade in 1972. He received the ‘Silver Axe’ trophy for best recruit during initial training in 1972 He started as…
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Michael William Toghill – 14.03.2023
We have received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner Michael William Toghill, aged 66 years, who has sadly passed away on 14th March after a short illness. Michael began his career with Avon FRS from 1976 -1983, serving on…
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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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