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Richard Baker has died

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maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 17 Nov 2018 13:09

This legendary man who introduced the first TV news Bulletin, has died, aged 93. :-(
RIP <3

He was a part of my childhood.

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 17 Nov 2018 13:23

That's sad news Maggie. He was part of my childhood too.

RIP Richard. <3

Kath. x

PatinCyprus

PatinCyprus Report 18 Nov 2018 10:15

Had to smile at the part of the obituary about his life at the retirement home, cutting out news from the day's paper to read out to his fellow residents at supper ;D

Thank you Richard you were a big part of my life from childhood through to adulthood and to my children (Mary, Mungo and Midge). My father loved 100 Best Tunes and you took over so seamlessly.

RIP <3

Researching:
Lloyd,Paddock,Cooper,Morris,Rigby West Midlands Salop Worc

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 18 Nov 2018 10:22

Such a lovely man. <3

Researching:
Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin

Bunnyboo

Bunnyboo Report 18 Nov 2018 12:38

93 is a good age, but I was sad to hear of this lovely mans death. I remember him so well reading the news with perfect pronounciation, and a lovely speaking voice. Sadly those days have gone in the interests of dumbing down!!