It is with much sadness that we wish to inform you of the death of pensioner Keith Loveridge (former WSM ) who passed away on the 01.05.2018. Keith was suffering ill health and was 77 when he passed away.
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Gordon Pratten – 13.03.2018
Gordon Pratten, aged 82 years, passed away on 13th March 2018. Gordon was called up for his National Service with the Gloucester Regiment at 18, at his Passing out he was awarded Best Recruit of the intake, after training he…
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Alan Totterdell – 07.03.2018
Alan Totterdell aged 74 years, passed away peacefully on 7th March 2018. Alan Joined the Bristol Fire Brigade in 1962, trained at Reigate, Surrey and was posted to Avonmouth, transferred to Bridewell three years later. Bridewell closed in 1973, and…
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Geoffery Ronald Ford – 18.02.2018
It is with much sadness that I wish to inform you of the death of former colleague Geoffrey Ford, aged 83 years, who passed away on the 18th February 2018. Geoffrey served as a fireman at Station C5 Bedminster until…
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Glyn Jones – 09.02.2018
It is with much sadness that I wish to inform you of the death of former Assistant Divisional Officer Glyn James Jones who passed away in Bath Royal United Hospital on Friday 9th February 2018, aged 85 years. Glyn joined…
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Kevin O’Connor – 29.01.2018
Kevin O’Connor aged 66 years passed away after a short illness on Monday 29th January 2018, surrounded by his family. Kevin joined Avon Fire Brigade in 1973 and served on Red Watch at Speedwell Fire Station, he retired in September…
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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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