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Clive ‘Barry’ Cook – 28.01.2018

Clive ‘Barry’ Cook passed away on Sunday 28th January 2018. Barry was stationed at A3 Avonmouth for 20 years and retired due to ill health in March 1997. Barry started off his working career as a painter decorator and used those

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Bryan Pope – 31.12.2017

Bryan Pope aged 97 years passed away on 31st December 2017. Bryan was formally a member of the Royal Air Force who at the end of hostilities in 1945, joined Bristol Fire Brigade. Bryan later transferred to Avon Fire Brigade

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Steve Oakley – 14.12.2017

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Steve Oakley has passed away following a battle with cancer. Steve was a well loved and respected member of workshops and had been employed with Avon Fire & Rescue Service since

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Richard (Dick) Bean – 05.12.2017

Former Divisional Officer Richard Charles Bean, who unexpectedly passed away on the 5th of December 2017.  He had had a short illness beforehand and he died peacefully at home surrounded by his dogs and the things he loved.  Cause of

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Martin Stafford – 03.12.2017

It is with much sadness that we wish to inform you of the death of former colleague retired Sub Officer Martin Charles Stafford, who passed away on the 3rd December aged 70 after a short illness. Martin served with the

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Keith Rees – 29.11.2017

Keith Rees passed away on 29th November 2017, after a long illness.

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CFO Kevin Pearson – 04.11.2017

It is with great sadness we confirm the passing of Kevin Pearson, Chief Fire Officer of Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). Kevin, who was 58, passed away on Saturday 4 November following a short illness. He joined Avon Fire

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Alan Oates – 25.10.2017

Alan Oates aged 82 years, passed away on the 25th October 2017 Funeral on Friday 10th November at 2.30 pm, Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire BS37 8QP

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Malcolm Thomas – 07.10.2017

Malcolm (Taxi) Thomas, aged 77 years passed away on Saturday 7th October 2017. Funeral was on Thursday 26th October at 2.30 pm at Westerleigh Crematorium, South Gloucestershire BS37 8QP

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Alan Clark – 07.09.2017

It is with much sadness that I wish to inform you of the death of former colleague Alan Clark, who passed away on the 7th September 2017, aged 76 years. Alan was a whole-time fireman at Bristol Fire Brigade’s Bridewell

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