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Rex Barnett, man of the people, laid to rest
Rex Barnett, the much loved Mayor of Swindon from Greenmeadow passed away on 11 June after a two year
battle with lung cancer.
A Swindon borough the mayoral year in Spring
and parish councillor for 2011.
Haydon Wick, Rex was Swindon council leader
the last town mayor who and fellow Haydon Wick
had worked in Swindon’s councillor David Renard
railway works. said: “Rex had a super sense
He was both a Wilt- of humour and I will miss
shire County and Swin- him greatly. He always used
don councillor in the to call me ‘chief ’ and I am
1960s and early 1970s, sad that I will not hear him
and returned to Swindon say this term of endearment
Borough Council in the again.”
1990s. North Swindon MP
He also served at dif- Justin Tomlinson said Rex’s
ferent times on the gov- passing was exceptionally CYCLE REPAIRS
erning body of Green- sad news. “As mayor his
meadow and Haydon A couple to be proud of. Rex and Sandra receiving the Mayor’s cheeky charm brought FREE
Wick primary schools. Pride of Swindon of Award from his successor Cllr Ray Ballman colour, fun and record collection &
During his mayoral in April 2012 money for charity.” delivery from
year - May 2010 to May 2011 - Rex and £68,000 raised during the year. South Swindon MP Robert Buck-
his wife Sandra threw themselves into Sandra, said: “He absolutely loved land added: “I was very sad to hear home or work
charity work, taking part in hundreds being mayor. I think he would have of the death of Rex. My thoughts are The BIKE DOCTOR
of functions and visiting groups with gone on being mayor for the rest of with his beloved wife Sandra and their
huge enthusiasm and humour. his life if he could have. family. Swindon has lost a great man.” Over 35 years experience
Their chosen charities – Prospect “He loved meeting people; we A celebration of Rex’s life was held Servicing and repairs
Hospice, the Willows Counselling would often be the last to leave events. at St Mary’s Church, Rodbourne We also sell parts & accessories
Service, the Children’s Cancer and He just put everything into it.” Cheney on 25 June. www.bikedoctorswindon.co.uk
Leukaemia Movement (CALM), Rex was diagnosed with the as- Read tributes to Rex with pictures For fast, friendly service, call
as well as 11 other good causes - bestos related lung cancer malignant taken by Swindon Link at www.xbit. Phil Mitchell: 874873 day or evening
or 07850 650956 (mobile)
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