Peter Bennett

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 We are deeply sorry to announce that Peter Bennett who was until very recently Head of C&W, died last Sunday afternoon (22 November).

Peter was a longstanding member of Carriage & Wagon Department. In 2014 he was appointed as deputy HOD and in 2019 he accepted the position of Head of the Department. He decided to stand down from the role of Head of Department in September this year when he was diagnosed with cancer and it was while undergoing treatment at hospital that sadly he contracted coronavirus; the combination of both ailments proving to be fatal.

Peter did a huge amount of work to further the Carriage & Wagon Department and many readers will recall he also produced our Blog for 9 years. Only recently he was in charge of all the necessary arrangements for everyone to return to volunteering after the first lockdown. He will be sorely missed by us all.

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  1. Paul & Marion SucksmithNovember 27, 2020 at 12:56 PM

    Farewell Peter, only met you once but such a great man, a happy smile and explained to us all the ins and outs of the department. He said it was a privaledge to work with such a greatly talented group. You will be greatly missed,
    With deepest condolances to his family
    Paul & Marion

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  2. St Blazey 1925November 27, 2020 at 1:28 PM

    So sorry to hear of yet another loss to the railway. He and his blogs will be truly missed.
    R.I.P.
    saddest regards, Paul.

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  3. Mikeslipper@hotmail.comNovember 27, 2020 at 1:48 PM

    I certainly enjoyed Peter's blogs. Didnt realise he had been doing them for so long.

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  4. jncNovember 27, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    Sad news indeed; he will be missed for both his contributions to the work there, as well as all the time and energy he put into his wonderful blog posts. condolences to both his family, and all in C+W.

    Noel

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