WHAT would we be without the voluntary workforce?
Nowhere is this demonstrated more than in the city of Wells, but Wells has lost someone whose working life was immersed in historic architecture and who spent his retirement years sharing this knowledge and experience here.
Patrick Brown, who died on December 28 at home in the city, with his family, was a stalwart of Wells Civic Society, including as its chairman for many years, only standing down from the executive committee relatively recently.
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He was also, for many years, a very well respected and liked guide at Wells Cathedral, sharing his knowledge of the building and the city with countless visitors from across the world.
Patrick was looking forward to that special telegram in March this year – on what would have been his 100th birthday, but it was not to be.
However his widow Monica and sons, Andrew and Nicholas, have received many tributes from friends and colleagues.
“I will miss his knowledge, wisdom and friendship,” said the chair of the civic society, Chris Winter. “Patrick’s experience from a long professional life in planning and architecture was generously shared for the benefit of Wells, through his voluntary contributions to the society and to the cathedral.”
A family funeral will be held on January 31, with a celebration of Patrick’s life to be held at a later date.
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