Obituary
Press ReleaseIsland Obituary: John Pullinger A skilled coachbuilder, responsible for converting the Island’s open-top buses has died aged 94 after a…
Read MoreIsland obituary – Tim Higginbotham
A former mayor of Yarmouth, Tim Higginbotham, has died peacefully at home, aged 74. Tim was born in Victoria Road…
Read MoreObituary – Michael (Scooby) Lawrence
IW Observer.co.ukMichael Albert Terrance Lawrence, who was widely known as Scooby for being built like the great dane in Scooby Doo,…
Read MoreObituary – Noreen Freeman
The Island has lost a keen local historian with the passing of Mrs Noreen Freeman, in Blackwater Mill retirement home,…
Read MoreObituary – Lewis Gregory
A highly-respected chef at The Castle Inn, Newport, has died suddenly aged 23. Lewis James Gregory started school at St…
Read MoreObituary – Shirley Margot Reynolds
A former Metropolitan Policewoman, who retired to Yarmouth, has died just four months after celebrating her 100th birthday. Shirley Margot…
Read MoreObituary – Gerry McGrady
A former deputy head and headteacher on the Island has died at the age of 91. James Gerard McGrady (Gerry)…
Read MoreTributes to long-standing Newport FC supporter
Chris CornfordTributes have been paid to Arthur Downer, a long-term volunteer, committee member and supporter of Newport Football Club, following his…
Read MoreObituary to John Rushby
The chairman of Shanklin’s Royal British Legion (RBL) has died at the age of 85. John Rushby was born in…
Read MoreObituary – Adrian Axford
The Isle of Wight councillor for Ryde North West, Adrian Axford, has died after a short illness aged 75. Adrian…
Read MoreObituary – Mick Collis
A member of the duo Cloud Nine, Michael (Mick) Collis, has died after a short illness, aged 71. Mick and…
Read MoreRose Scovell – Obituary
Island athletics was in mourning again last week following the passing of Rose Scovell, just a fortnight after the death…
Read More‘Local legend’ Barry Cass dies from Covid
Legendary pub landlord Barry Cass has died of Covid in St Mary’s, aged 74. Barry was one of the longest…
Read MoreRay Scovell – Obituary
Tributes have been paid to Ray Scovell, one of the Island’s top sporting figures, after he died aged 76 on…
Read MoreObituary – Bridget Biddlecombe
Bridget Biddlecombe, née Lake, who has died aged 65 following a period of illness, grew up on the Island, with…
Read MoreObituary : Derek and Shirley Bannister
A devoted West Wight couple, who were involved with the Abbeyfield West Wight Society, have died within a month of…
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