Exmouth Journal Tributes

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Bill Thomas WELL-KNOWN former champion golfer Bill Thomas, who lived for many years in Budleigh Salterton, has died. A member for many years at East Devon Golf Club, Bill, and former special policeman, will be fondly remembered for his great personality and reminiscing of the old days.

Emma Hexter THE former matron of Budleigh Salterton hospital has died, aged 94. Emma Elizabeth Hexter (nee Ellett) was born on April 29, 1913, in Exmouth, and as a child lived at Liverton Farm with her two brothers, George and Ernest, and attended Exmouth Grammar School.

Graham Cooling THE life of a former Exmouth businessman was celebrated by more than 200 friends and family members last week. Graham Cooling, who founded Aspect Windows with his wife Nina in Exmouth, died at home on March 1. He had been diagnosed with cancer in summer 2007.

Leanne Pannell BRAVE Brixington teenager Leanne Pannell has lost her fight with a rare progressive illness, six years after being given just 18 months to live.

Michael Cavanagh FORMER world-class amateur boxer, army campaigner and tank commander in the North African theatre Michael Cavanagh has died following a short illness.

Jack Sadler TRIBUTES have poured in for the son of an Exmouth businessman who was killed while on duty in Afghanistan

Bob Davis Brixington grandfather Bob Davis, who battled Devon Primary Care Trust to be allowed a life-prolonging cancer drug, has died. MORE >>

Peter Townend A former teacher at Exmouth Community College, who spent two decades as head of modern languages and was instrumental in the changeover from grammar school to comprehensive, has died at the age of 79. MORE >>

Tom Riggs RESPECTED Exmouth businessman Tom Riggs has died, aged 80, three decades after arriving in town to shed light on homes with a new store. MORE >>

Jim Shapter Jim Shapter, a founding member of the modern town council, and driving force behind so many social groups and outdoor courses for youngsters, died aged 80, after battling illness. MORE >>

Reg Hill HUNDREDS of people packed Littleham Church to say their last goodbyes to local campaigner Reg Hill, who died peacefully in his sleep, aged 101. MORE >>