Obituaries

Chair of Stratford Chamber Music Society and stalwart of the bridge club, Brian Midgley has sadly died aged 86.

Maureen worked tirelessly to boost tourism, campaigned for a cinema and supported several causes in Stratford.

Lawyer and mum-of-two Hannah Alexander died suddenly and unexpectedly was “woven into the fabric of Stratford”.

Former Stratford mayor John Duckett, who has died at the age of 93, was involved with a wealth of organisations in the town.

Pauline’s son, Matt Brace, has written a lovely tribute to the former teacher who was dedicated to the arts.

Dr Ken Holley met his future wife in a hockey match between nurses and student doctors.

Shipston legend and motorcycle Grand Prix world champion of the 1950s Cecil Sandford has sadly died aged 95

Awarded OBE for his services to agricultural education and conservation.

Loving tributes paid to Jay Norris, who has died aged 103, an inspiring teacher whose students included Cliff Richard, a lifelong friend.

A lifetime spent at the heart of the community and elected to Stratford Town Council.

Tributes paid to veteran RSC actor Haydn Gwynne, known for her TV roles in Drop the Dead Donkey, The Windsors and The Crown, who has died aged 66.

Donations needed to give Stratford jester and kindly soul Jay Cooper a decent send-off, following his sad death on 15th September

David was devoted to his family, a man of the people and proud of his West Country heritage.

Community benefitted from decades of charity work by Francis who met the Queen and King Charles during his long career.

John Ross, stalwart of the Shakespeare Camra and many Alcester community events has died age 74.

Lawyer, writer and stalwart of the Stratford dramatic arts community John Jennings, who has died aged 85, is fondly remembered by friends and family

Tributes have been paid this week to Stratford actor Robert Lister who died on Friday (21st July) aged 79.

The family of Tysoe mum Katie Pritchard, 37, speak of their devastation after her death from the cancer she so bravely fought

Theatre director Michael Boyd, who oversaw the building of the new theatre in Stratford, has died from cancer.

Roger taught at Stratford High School for many years.