SOUTH SOMERSET NEWS: Mayors of Chard and Ilminster pay tribute to Dave Wheadon

THE Mayors of Chard and Ilminster have added their tributes following the news that veteran local photographer Dave Wheadon had died.

It was announced earlier this week that Mr Wheadon, who worked for more than 60 years as a photographer and TV film cameraman, had died at the age of 84.

The Mayor of Chard, Cllr Dave Bulmer, said: “This is very sad news. Many people will remember Dave for his photography shop in Holyrood Street in Chard and, more importantly, his many years of taking photographs for the local paper.

“Dave was very popular in the town and was regarded as a true gentleman.”

Cllr Bulmer added: “With his work as a photographer he has created many memories of events in the town that will be added to the history of our town.

“As Mayor I and many other people of Chard would like to show our appreciation for everything he has done.

“May Dave now rest in peace.”

The Mayor of Ilminster, Cllr Val Keitch, added: “Dave Wheadon took many iconic pictures over many years.

“He seemed a fixture at many events and my thoughts are with his family at this sad time.”

Mr Wheadon’s career as a photographer spanned more than six decades and he covered many events for publications such as the Chard and Ilminster News and the Western Gazette, while he also worked as a freelance TV cameraman for HTV.

PHOTO – TOP: Dave Wheadon (centre) with tributes from the Mayor of Chard, Cllr Dave Bulmer (left), and the Mayor of Ilminster, Cllr Val Keitch (right).

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