Island Obituary – Peggy Forward
Isle of Wight ObserverSandown has lost a valued and much-loved member of the community, with the death of 102-year-old Peggy Forward. Peggy was…
Read MoreIsland obituary – Otton Hulacki
A much-loved Polish World War II veteran, who made the Island his home, passed away this week at the age…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – Dr Peter Brand
By Norman Arnold – President of the IW Liberal Democrats Peter Brand was a key figure in Island politics for…
Read MoreIsland Obituary – Spud Budden
Popular gardener and West Wight resident, Peter John Budden, known as ‘Spud’, has died aged 73. Spud, from Freshwater, was…
Read MoreIsland obituary – June Winchcombe
The chairwoman of Newport Carnival for more than 20 years, June Winchcombe, died at Mountbatten last Friday (April 7), aged…
Read MoreIsland obituary – Michael Davidson
A well-known Bembridge farmer, shooter and motorsport enthusiast, Mike Davidson, has died aged 79. Mike was born on the Island,…
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…
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