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| TRIBUTES: Friends and colleagues of Brian Fenn, known as Mr Burnley Wood, have paid tribute to him after his death at the age of 66 |
FRIENDS and colleagues of 'Mr Burnley Wood' Brian Fenn have paid tribute to the community champion who has died, aged 66.
Brian, chairman of Burnley Wood Action Group, had been ill and in hospital for about six weeks and died in the early hours of Sunday.
Burnley Wood Action Group was set up in 2003 to increase community participation, kick start community projects and activities, promote and encourage community cohesion and deliver improvements in health, crime, employment, housing and education.
Brian worked with colleagues Lynn Fogarty, secretary of the group, and treasurer Tony Watson.
Tony said: "I worked with Brian for a few years and I knew him as a colleague and a friend for many more.
"Everyone is going to miss him hugely. He really was Mr Burnley Wood."
Mike Waite, head of Community Engagement and Cohesion at Burnley Council, said: "Brian was involved in many areas of activity and was always working hard for his community.
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"His death is a big loss to the community both in Burnley Wood and in Burnley as a whole."
Det Insp Vikki Crorken, of Burnley police, said Brian and his group had done a huge amount of work with the police in the Burnley Wood area.
She added: "Brian has always been very supportive of the police and worked closely with the local community beat manager John Fisher and Police Community Support Officer Bill Ogden in the Burnley Wood area.
"He was very well respected by the community and the police and he will be greatly missed.
"Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time."
Brian, of Hufling Court, leaves three daughters and a son.
6:28pm Wednesday 12th September 2007
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CommentPosted by: Christine Crompton nee Dugdale, Berry St. Burnley on 1:19pm Thu 13 Sep 07
Brian was larger than life in both body and mind.
Ive known Brian for approx. 45 years and as teenagers we often went around in the same group-Brian was always the one with the smile, nothing got him down.
We always kissed even in the middle of town when we met, after all these years I just loved meeting up with Brian---A truer friend would be hard to find
I will dearly miss him ....
Brian was larger than life in both body and mind.
Ive known Brian for approx. 45 years and as teenagers we often went around in the same group-Brian was always the one with the smile, nothing got him down.
We always kissed even in the middle of town when we met, after all these years I just loved meeting up with Brian---A truer friend would be hard to find
I will dearly miss him ....
Posted by: DAVID LANCASTER, BURNLEY on 9:45am Fri 14 Sep 07
BRIAN WAS A SPECIAL BLOKE
THE BEST
A DIAMOND
AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN HIM
R.I.P BRIAN
BRIAN WAS A SPECIAL BLOKE
THE BEST
A DIAMOND
AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO HAD THE PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN HIM
R.I.P BRIAN
Posted by: Roy Thorpe, st annes on sea on 12:09pm Fri 14 Sep 07
God bless you Brian.
I have known Brian for over 30 years or so.
He always had a smile and laugh for anyone,even when we were on the door at the old circulation in the 80s people would go over to him just for a chat and a laugh,and that is what you got from him a good laugh.
There was a very serious side to him too,and when he got a bee in his bonnet he would not rest until he got results no matter how long it took.He was a man that was larger than life in more ways than one,YES he was called Mr Burnley Wood.but if you ask anyone that knew him personaly then they would tell you that he was family first and BURNLEY second,YES, not just Burnley Wood BUT BURNLEY,He loved the town he lived in.He was and still is a BIG BIG man in my eyes and if the younger generation was to try and live like Brian did then Burnley would be a lot better town to live in. He will always be remembered by many as the gentle giant.
R.I.P. BRIAN FENN.GOD BLESS YOU.
AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THESE DAYS OF SORROW.
ROY THORPE.(ST ANNES ON SEA)(Ex Burnley)
God bless you Brian.
I have known Brian for over 30 years or so.
He always had a smile and laugh for anyone,even when we were on the door at the old circulation in the 80s people would go over to him just for a chat and a laugh,and that is what you got from him a good laugh.
There was a very serious side to him too,and when he got a bee in his bonnet he would not rest until he got results no matter how long it took.He was a man that was larger than life in more ways than one,YES he was called Mr Burnley Wood.but if you ask anyone that knew him personaly then they would tell you that he was family first and BURNLEY second,YES, not just Burnley Wood BUT BURNLEY,He loved the town he lived in.He was and still is a BIG BIG man in my eyes and if the younger generation was to try and live like Brian did then Burnley would be a lot better town to live in. He will always be remembered by many as the gentle giant.
R.I.P. BRIAN FENN.GOD BLESS YOU.
AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY IN THESE DAYS OF SORROW.
ROY THORPE.(ST ANNES ON SEA)(Ex Burnley)
Posted by: Yvonne Whymark, Sudbury, Suffolk on 9:51am Sat 15 Sep 07
I would like offer my sincere condolences to all Brian's family and friends. I first met Brian 47 years ago and remember riding on his motorbike - he even introduced me to my first boyfriend. We had many happy times together - all the gang and I often think of those times. I have followed Brian's career over the years and admired all he achieved for the town and people he loved. God keep you Fenny and thank you. x
I would like offer my sincere condolences to all Brian's family and friends. I first met Brian 47 years ago and remember riding on his motorbike - he even introduced me to my first boyfriend. We had many happy times together - all the gang and I often think of those times. I have followed Brian's career over the years and admired all he achieved for the town and people he loved. God keep you Fenny and thank you. x
Posted by: gerald gouldsbrough, nelson on 11:40pm Thu 20 Sep 07
i new brian as a boy,we grew up together,
burnley wood will miss him greatly.
may god keep you fenny
gerry
i new brian as a boy,we grew up together,
burnley wood will miss him greatly.
may god keep you fenny
gerry
Posted by: Susan & Sheridan, Burnley on 7:29pm Fri 12 Oct 07
I would just like to thank everyone who knew our dad,Brian and for the warm and comforting messages since his passing.
As teenagers we loved to listen to all the stories of" The younger years" really we did !many names and places have been mentioned and i know that his memories of those times were held close to his heart.
Fenny as he was known had, as you say, a smile & a joke for everyone and we miss him dearly.
He was our big daddy and we never thought he could ever leave us, but the big man with his big heart is with us always & forever.
From susan and sheridan ( Daughters)
I would just like to thank everyone who knew our dad,Brian and for the warm and comforting messages since his passing.
As teenagers we loved to listen to all the stories of" The younger years" really we did !many names and places have been mentioned and i know that his memories of those times were held close to his heart.
Fenny as he was known had, as you say, a smile & a joke for everyone and we miss him dearly.
He was our big daddy and we never thought he could ever leave us, but the big man with his big heart is with us always & forever.
From susan and sheridan ( Daughters)
Posted by: Francis Hunt on 10:21pm Mon 28 Jan 08
I used to live in Smalley Street Burnley Wood 35 years ago,now living in Australia.I remember Brian Fenn he was such a character and give me many laughs.My condolences to his family.Francis Hunt
I used to live in Smalley Street Burnley Wood 35 years ago,now living in Australia.I remember Brian Fenn he was such a character and give me many laughs.My condolences to his family.Francis Hunt
Posted by: george holden, blackburn on 12:38pm Thu 1 May 08
i have just read about the sad death of brian fenn,i knew brian many years ago when he used to run the lancashire pool teams he was a gentleman and was such a good laugh i would like to pass on my condolences to his family and to say you must be very proud of him i know i would be, it was a pleasure to play with you brian god bless you and all your family werever you may be r.i.p george.
i have just read about the sad death of brian fenn,i knew brian many years ago when he used to run the lancashire pool teams he was a gentleman and was such a good laugh i would like to pass on my condolences to his family and to say you must be very proud of him i know i would be, it was a pleasure to play with you brian god bless you and all your family werever you may be r.i.p george.
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