Obituaries

The town has very sadly lost several of its well known and valued residents in recent years. Where obituaries and remembrances are available they will be published here.

• Dr John Coope MBE - doctor, social reformer, musician, biographer, leader
• Harry Pleeth MBE - industrialist, scout leader
• Claude Harlington MBE - town clerk
• Richard Warren - town councillor and mayor, community activist