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‘Jo lived the life she wanted despite the disease’ – husband’s tribute to teacher who died from bowel cancer at 37

‘Jo lived the life she wanted despite the disease’ – husband’s tribute to teacher who died from bowel cancer at 37

‘Jo lived the life she wanted despite the disease’ – husband’s tribute to teacher who died from bowel cancer at 37

23 November 2024

Herts and Essex High School maths teacher Jo Watson lived “very bravely” for 16 months following her shock diagnosis, said husband Will Taylor-Watson.


Funeral date for Herts and Essex’s formidable former headmistress

Funeral date for Herts and Essex’s formidable former headmistress

Funeral date for Herts and Essex’s formidable former headmistress

28 October 2024

Funeral of Joyce Hammersley, who was head of Herts and Essex High School for almost a quarter of a century, will take place on Monday November 4.


Farewell to Laura, the ‘smiling face of Hatfield Forest’

Farewell to Laura, the ‘smiling face of Hatfield Forest’

Farewell to Laura, the ‘smiling face of Hatfield Forest’

21 October 2024

Over £3,000 raised for woodland tribute to catering whizz Laura Woollard, who had terminal breast cancer and died seven weeks before her 49th birthday


Herts and Essex High School mourns death of veteran head

Herts and Essex High School mourns death of veteran head

Herts and Essex High School mourns death of veteran head

15 October 2024

Joyce Hammersley took charge in 1964 and retired from the Warwick Road secondary in 1989, presiding over dramatic change.


Touching tributes at funeral of rugby player Max who died suddenly at 31

Touching tributes at funeral of rugby player Max who died suddenly at 31

Touching tributes at funeral of rugby player Max who died suddenly at 31

14 October 2024

A huge gathering heard how Max Oliver, who suffered a cardiac arrest on the train on his way to work, loved dogs and had a great sense of humour.


Old school friends from Sri Lanka carry coffin of family man and cricketer Jaya

Old school friends from Sri Lanka carry coffin of family man and cricketer Jaya

Old school friends from Sri Lanka carry coffin of family man and cricketer Jaya

01 October 2024

Funeral of father-of-three Jaya Fernando, 56, who suffered heart attack playing cricket for Bishop’s Stortford, ended with rendition of school anthem.


Indie launches appeal to pay for funeral of family man and cricket fan Jaya

Indie launches appeal to pay for funeral of family man and cricket fan Jaya

Indie launches appeal to pay for funeral of family man and cricket fan Jaya

26 September 2024

Father-of-three Jaya Fernando, 56, suffered heart attack while batting for Bishop’s Stortford a day after watching his beloved Sri Lanka at Lords.


Wife’s tribute to her husband who died after falling ill playing the sport that was his religion

Wife’s tribute to her husband who died after falling ill playing the sport that was his religion

Wife’s tribute to her husband who died after falling ill playing the sport that was his religion

24 September 2024

Father-of-three Jaya Fernando suffered heart attack while batting for Bishop’s Stortford a day after watching his beloved Sri Lanka at Lords.


Stortford rugby club to host funeral reception for Max Oliver

Stortford rugby club to host funeral reception for Max Oliver

Stortford rugby club to host funeral reception for Max Oliver

17 September 2024

“Max’s funeral provides us all with an opportunity to celebrate his life and the overwhelmingly positive impact he had upon all of us.”


Father’s fundraising plea for cardiac charity after rugby son Max dies at 31

Father’s fundraising plea for cardiac charity after rugby son Max dies at 31

Father’s fundraising plea for cardiac charity after rugby son Max dies at 31

11 September 2024

Bishop’s Stortford Chindits captain Max Oliver, who was engaged to Molly, suffered suspected cardiac arrest on train on his way to work.


Tribute to ‘superhero Daddy’ and Herts police officer killed in A10 crash

Tribute to ‘superhero Daddy’ and Herts police officer killed in A10 crash

Tribute to ‘superhero Daddy’ and Herts police officer killed in A10 crash

02 July 2024

Motorcyclist killed in collision with car was 36-year-old father of two and acting sergeant Reece Buckenham, who had just finished a night shift.


Tribute to former deputy mayor – ‘a big character with a heart of gold’

Tribute to former deputy mayor – ‘a big character with a heart of gold’

Tribute to former deputy mayor – ‘a big character with a heart of gold’

19 June 2024

Heather Riches was a Sawbridgeworth town councillor from 2015 to 2019, deputy mayor in 2018-19 and a vociferous campaigner for disabled access.


Farewell to Joan, 105, Bishop’s Stortford’s Lady on a Motorbike

Farewell to Joan, 105, Bishop’s Stortford’s Lady on a Motorbike

Farewell to Joan, 105, Bishop’s Stortford’s Lady on a Motorbike

28 May 2024

A Spitfire flypast and motorbike cavalcade are set to form a tribute to Joan Emerson, the Stortford resident who was born and raised in the town.


Hayley Lynskey’s funeral: ‘A beautiful send-off for an even more beautiful lady’

Hayley Lynskey’s funeral: ‘A beautiful send-off for an even more beautiful lady’

Hayley Lynskey’s funeral: ‘A beautiful send-off for an even more beautiful lady’

24 April 2024

Hundreds packed into St Joseph’s Catholic Church for the funeral of the married mother-of-six and school clubs founder who died from cancer at 45.


Farewell to charismatic cleric who changed communities in South Africa and Stortford

Farewell to charismatic cleric who changed communities in South Africa and Stortford

Farewell to charismatic cleric who changed communities in South Africa and Stortford

23 April 2024

The Rev Clive Slaughter’s funeral service will take place on Friday April 26 from 11.30am at St Barnabas Centre, St James the Great Church, Thorley.


‘I brought her into the world and I saw her out’ – mother’s tribute to brave Hayley

‘I brought her into the world and I saw her out’ – mother’s tribute to brave Hayley

‘I brought her into the world and I saw her out’ – mother’s tribute to brave Hayley

18 April 2024

Hayley Lynskey, mum of six, wife of teen sweetheart, daughter, sister, childcare businesswoman and Indies Person of Courage dies from cancer at 45.


Daughter’s tribute to family man Geoff who loved the outdoors

Daughter’s tribute to family man Geoff who loved the outdoors

Daughter’s tribute to family man Geoff who loved the outdoors

07 March 2024

Geoff Morris was well known in Great Hallingbury for his walking exploits, which started with a trek from Land’s End to John o’Groats in 2003.


Tragedy of poorly carer who did not want to let down client and collapsed with fatal brain haemorrhage

Tragedy of poorly carer who did not want to let down client and collapsed with fatal brain haemorrhage

Tragedy of poorly carer who did not want to let down client and collapsed with fatal brain haemorrhage

05 March 2024

Suzy and husband Friday came to the UK from Nigeria, where she was a qualified lawyer, last year to give their three-year-old daughter a better life.


Tennis club plants tree at remembrance event for inspirational coach Ollie

Tennis club plants tree at remembrance event for inspirational coach Ollie

Tennis club plants tree at remembrance event for inspirational coach Ollie

18 February 2024

Ollie Toms died suddenly aged 35 and the Stansted club youngsters he coached joined his family and wife for a remembrance service.


Tributes to Stortford style queen and charity shop volunteer Marley, 98

Tributes to Stortford style queen and charity shop volunteer Marley, 98

Tributes to Stortford style queen and charity shop volunteer Marley, 98

12 February 2024

Marley McClinton worked at Oxfam in South Street up until a few months before she died and was still driving her Mini to and from the shops.


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