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Old 11-09-2010, 13:54   #1
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Baxenden Councillor dies

Conservative Councillor for Baxenden, John Griffiths has died RIP John
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Old 11-09-2010, 16:19   #2
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Never good news no matter who, all my sympathy to his loved ones.
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Old 11-09-2010, 20:07   #3
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Very sad news.John was decent and an honorable man.My condolences to John's family
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Old 11-09-2010, 20:16   #4
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It is very sad news, John was always the perfect gentleman, even when he disagreed with you, he was always extremely polite.
My thoughts and condolences to his family at this sad time.
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Old 12-09-2010, 08:22   #5
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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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Old 12-09-2010, 08:30   #6
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My condolences to the family
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Old 12-09-2010, 09:05   #7
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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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Old 12-09-2010, 09:09   #8
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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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Old 12-09-2010, 09:24   #9
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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.
Totally agree with those sentiments Graham
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Old 12-09-2010, 10:15   #10
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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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Old 12-09-2010, 12:15   #11
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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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Old 13-09-2010, 12:07   #12
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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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Old 13-09-2010, 13:53   #13
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I'm surprised there's nothing in the paper about it to be honest.
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Old 13-09-2010, 16:07   #14
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try this maybe it will help

'Mr Baxenden' dies, 78 (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Old 13-09-2010, 20:45   #15
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Clearly a well-loved and respected gentleman .

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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