GEORGE WEISS, aged 81
An eccentric who stood for Parliament on many occasions, befriended celebrities and was a participant at a significant moment in British electoral history.
VAL ROBINSON, aged 80
A PE teacher who is regarded as the greatest ever British hockey player. She won many medals and held many records but never played at the Olympics. A Superstar
EDDIE SPENCE, aged 91
Learning his trade as a baker he created many cakes for Royal occasions and was the world expert in royal icing. Many of his royal weddings ended in divorce.
JIM LAWRENCE, aged 90
The youngest Thames Barge captain, he became an expert sailmaker, working on well-known TV programmes. Also he was a local entertainer in his native Essex.
ARTHUR BOYT, aged 85
A civil servant from Watford, he became famous for living off roadkill and dead animals he found on the beach – once causing a national outcry at Christmas time
PEGGIE LYNCH, aged 97
Widowed with six young children, she became a Liverpool foster carer, helping hundreds of young babies. Her life was dedicated to helping young people.
DESMOND STANFORD, aged 101
A Norfolk car mechanic who joined the Royal Navy and ended up a hero on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
JOAN BARTHOLOMEW, aged 97
Singer, dancer and beauty queen, she met and married comedian Eric Morecambe. She was his devoted partner, giving him tremendous support and was a widow for many years.
DON SUTHERLAND, aged 103
A conscientious objector during the war, he worked in a famous farming community. Constantly activating for peace, he finally appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe.
THE DOWAGER MARCHIONESS OF BATH, aged 78
She married into the English aristocracy, became an actress and then a respected journalist before becoming embroiled in a race row with her own family.
MITZI DAVIES, aged 81
An actress most famous for appearing in Coronation Street, she was in many other very popular TV programmes for three decades before retiring to Corfu.
PADDY MACKLIN, aged 65
An maverick who tried to circumnavigate the world, but failed to prepare properly – leading to terrifying adventures, mishaps, and a fear that he was dead.
HUGH CALLAGHAN, aged 93
An Irish labourer living in Birmingham, he was accused of bombing two pubs. After cruel treatment, he spent years in prison until his innocence was proved.
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