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11-09-2010, 13:54
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Baxenden Councillor dies
Conservative Councillor for Baxenden, John Griffiths has died RIP John
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11-09-2010, 16:19
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
Never good news no matter who, all my sympathy to his loved ones.
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11-09-2010, 20:07
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
Very sad news.John was decent and an honorable man.My condolences to John's family
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11-09-2010, 20:16
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
It is very sad news, John was always the perfect gentleman, even when he disagreed with you, he was always extremely polite.
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12-09-2010, 08:22
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
What a terrible loss to everyone concerned.
John was one of the old school councillors from a time where people disagreed agreeably and I'm afraid he was in a remarkably small minority. Always the gentleman, he chaired meetings in a calm and orderly way even when things were getting a little fractious. He was a man whom I had respect for and felt I could learn things from, something which is sadly no longer the case. My condolences to his family.
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12-09-2010, 09:05
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
Very sad news. i have only known John briefly in my time with the council John was decent and an honorable man.My condolences to John's family
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12-09-2010, 09:09
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
Sincere condolences to Johns family.
John was hard working and cared for Baxenden. We worked together on several issues in Baxenden. I just hope some sort of tribute can be got together for the upcoming Area Council. John deserves lasting recognition. |
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12-09-2010, 09:24
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
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12-09-2010, 10:15
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
Top bloke, never actually knew him as a councillor, cos he never mentioned the fact, always knew him as jim. R.I.P.
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12-09-2010, 12:15
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
Sad news. I worked with him a few years ago and remember his passion for making sure Baxenden got a fair crack of the whip from the Council. RIP
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13-09-2010, 12:07
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
John was an honest, affable, hardworking Councillor who I can honestly say I have never had a crossed word with. Truely a gentleman who I will miss a great deal, a lovely, lovely bloke RIP and condolences to the family xx
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13-09-2010, 13:53
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Re: Baxenden Councillor dies
I'm surprised there's nothing in the paper about it to be honest.
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13-09-2010, 16:07
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13-09-2010, 20:45
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It's sad that we so often wait until someone has passed away before we express love and respect for them . I regret the many times I could have done or said something good and kind to those who were part of my life , but held back . I suppose it's something to do with being British . We are not good at showing our feelings . I hope the deceased councillor's wife gets comfort from the tributes being paid to him . |
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