I first met Bryan when I came to work for the Town Council.  A true champion of open spaces, nature, trees in particular and a deep thinker who always considered the ‘little people’.  He will be sorely missed at the Council table and by many in the town.  I took many photos of him through work but like this one in particular from Mayor Making – it is how I will choose to remember him, smiling and happy.  Cheers Bryan, and rest in peace…

I knew Bryan through his service as a member of the Council of Partners, the partnership that leads the conservation of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the nationally protected landscape in which Marlborough lies.  Bryan represented the communities and parishes of the area, and Marlborough Town Council in particular.  He was conscientious in his attendance at meetings and events and always had something worthwhile to say.  His affable charm was always apparent (something I as a staff member greatly appreciated) and it was a pleasure to have him among us.  One of the most committed and advernturous of our members, he was one of the very few to venture to the annual national conference of AONBs, helping to represent Marlborough and its lovely landscapes on the national stage.  I am very sorry to hear of his death and offer condolences to his family and friends on behalf of everyone involved in the AONB Partnership.  May he rest in peace and rise in glory.  …

Dear Bryan, I have always been impressed by your cheerfulness and positive outlook towards life. It wasn’t long ago when I went to the Cathedral at Sheffield and sang carols together with You, Eve and John. Needless to say you said you enjoyed travelling and have been to many countries. Research says people who travel are not just knowledgeable, they are kind and empathetic. In fact, these do resonate with you. I’ve only shared a little time with you but these are my best memories of you that I will cherish forever. I really wanted to introduce Andrew to you when we meet the next time but time hasn’t given that opportunity to me. Nevertheless I have been talking about you to Andrew and we think you’re a hero and you will be remembered forever. We have been looking at Marlborough newspapers and the council website. We think you’ve been given the best honours that you truly deserve. We send our deepest condolences and love to John and Eve and Dan’s family. Eve and John have let us know that you passed away at peace when the church bells rang and that takes me on a memory ride of…

Dear Bryan we regret we did not have the opportunity to meet you, however we knew you through your son John whom you raised to be a kind and compassionate man, in his stories about you he always portrayed you as a charming man always brightening up wherever place you walked in. The kindness of your actions will make an echo through the years to come, for you leave this world a better place from the one you were born. Roberto Cahuantzi and  Veronica Biga  …

We were really sorry to hear about Bryan’s passing.  In what is surely a difficult time for his family, we hope comfort can be found in knowing that he is at peace and that he will be remembered by all those who’s lives he touched with love for tbe wonderful person he clearly was.  He is in our thoughts and prayers and we’ll be thinking of you all on the 28th. With love from Svetlana, Dave, Nikolas & Sebastian …

Bryan, I did not know you well, but I saw you as someone who thought deeply, and cared about Marlborough and it’s residents. May the Lord welcome you home with joy, and peace everlasting….

Bryan was one of those people in life that everyone knew, and everyone had a good word to say about. I’ll always remember him for his humour, his warm smile, and his gentle nature. RIP Bryan. We’ll miss you….

We would like to pass on our condolences to you all at this difficult time; our thoughts are with you. Dusan, Debbie, Alex and Chris…

Sending our deepest condolences to the Castle family. Byran was a gentleman in every way.  May he rest in peace and your family find comfort in his final journey home.   Milena, Elena, Megan & Amelia …