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ISLAND OBITUARY: Derek Hunt

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 18, 2025

Well-known Island character, Derek Hunt, who was born on July 3, 1939, sadly passed away on Saturday, December 6. He…

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ISLAND OBITUARY: John Howe

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 28, 2025

Much-loved IW Councillor, John Frederick Howe, born on August 7, 1942, died on November 14, aged 83. He was known…

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ISLAND OBITUARY: Mary Doyle

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 18, 2025

The former headmistress of St Saviour’s Primary School, Totland, who was awarded an MBE in 2012 for her dedication to…

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ISLAND OBITUARY: Jim Baldwin

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 4, 2025

Wildlife enthusiast Jim Baldwin, who was renowned for his commitment to nature conservation, has died aged 67. He was involved…

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ISLAND OBITUARY: Andrew Wickham

Isle of Wight Observer May 27, 2025

Southern Vectis has announced the death of its managing director, Andrew Wickham, who has passed away after a long illness.…

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ISLAND OBITUARY: John Endacott

Isle of Wight Observer May 2, 2025

Many Islanders, and former pupils of Sandown High School from the 1970s and subsequently, will mourn the loss of John…

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ISLAND OBITUARY: Andy Cassell

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 21, 2025

The Paralympic sailing gold medallist who founded the Andy Cassell Foundation (ACF), in Cowes, died this week after a short…

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Island Obituary – William Bailey

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2025

The former owner of The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, William Bailey, died on Tuesday after a short illness. William bought The…

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Island Obituary – Alan Morgan

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 17, 2025

Alan Morgan, who died at home, at the age of 80, will be fondly remembered as the proprietor of Shanklin’s…

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Island Obituary – Roy Hayward

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 20, 2024

One of the last surviving veterans from the D-Day landings, has died at the age of 99. Roy Hayward was…

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Island Obituary – Peggy Forward

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 16, 2024

Sandown has lost a valued and much-loved member of the community, with the death of 102-year-old Peggy Forward. Peggy was…

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Island obituary – Otton Hulacki

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 6, 2023

A much-loved Polish World War II veteran, who made the Island his home, passed away this week at the age…

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Island Obituary – Dr Peter Brand

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 6, 2023

By Norman Arnold – President of the IW Liberal Democrats Peter Brand was a key figure in Island politics for…

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Island Obituary – Spud Budden

Press Release Jul 7, 2023

Popular gardener and West Wight resident, Peter John Budden, known as ‘Spud’, has died aged 73. Spud, from Freshwater, was…

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Island obituary – June Winchcombe

Press Release Apr 14, 2023

The chairwoman of Newport Carnival for more than 20 years, June Winchcombe, died at Mountbatten last Friday (April 7), aged…

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Island obituary – Michael Davidson

Press Release Oct 5, 2022

A well-known Bembridge farmer, shooter and motorsport enthusiast, Mike Davidson, has died aged 79. Mike was born on the Island,…

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