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Richard (Dick) Probert – 24.03.2025

Richard (Dick) Probert aged 92 years, passed away on 24th March 2025. Dick joined Bristol Fire Brigade in 1958, serving at Bridewell before spending 10 years at Avonmouth.He was for many years a Leading Fireman on Blue Watch at A2

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Henry Sulley – 22.03.2025

Henery Sulley aged 85 years passed away on 22nd March 2025 after a long illness. He requested a Direct Cremation therefore there was no funeral. He leaves a wife Beatrix.

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Roy Weston – 18.03.2025

Roy Weston aged 86 years passed away on 18th March 2025 aged 86 years. Roy joined the London Fire Brigade at a young age, this led to over 30 years of service starting off in London but then his journey

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Ian Morrissey – 17.03.2025

Ian Morrisey aged 74yrs passed peacfully away in his sleep on17th March 2025. Further details to follow.

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Peter Till – 15.03.2025

Peter Michael Till was born 22nd May 1931 in Clevedon and sadly passed away on 15th March 2025. Joined the RAF 8th September 1949 into the Royal Air Force Police. Reached the rank of Corporal and finally was discharged on

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Brian Bowden – 03.03.2025

Brian Bowden, who sadly passed away on Monday 3rd March 2025 aged 88 years.Brian joined Bristol Fire Brigade in 1960 and following boundary changes on the 1st April 1974, then changed to County of Avon Fire Brigade. Brian served at

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Steve Way – 01.03.2025

It is with much sadness we have received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner Steve Way, who passed away on Saturday 01 March 2025, aged 76. Steve spent his entire 40 years’ service at Bedminster Fire Station on Red

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Paul Ireland – 06.02.2025

Paul Ireland, affectionately known as College, aged 81 years passed away on Thursday 6th February 2025, Paul joined the Fire Brigade in 1975 in Ripon North Yorkshire after leaving the Army where he had served in the REME in Aden,

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Robert Bale – 11.01.2025

Robert Bale passed away on the 11th January 2025 aged 68 years. Robert Bale was a crew manager at Winscombe Fire Station (24) for many years. He was a well known character in the village. service to celebrate Robert’s life

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Dave Wilkes – 13.01.2025

Dave Wilkes formerly of Blue Watch Bath passed away on 13th January 2025 following a battle with cancer. He joined County of Avon Fire Brigade in 1984 serviving for 15 years and retired due to ill health. Dave leaves a

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