Freddie Goodwin.
Well-known member
Just a slight diversion, whilst talking about Jobcentres.....anyone who has had to sign on in Brighton in the last 40 years may have come across Barry, who worked there.
I was seen by him at periods during the 70's & 80's, a stocky bloke with dark hair and a beard
Working pretty near the JC, I still saw barry over the years as he got older and rather briader. he liked his food and liked his ale too, but sadly this affected his mobility and he had to walk with sticks and hip opperations, at his size, didn't help much.
Sadly, Barry died last Saturday, he hadn't reached 60, hadn't reached his pension. he always treated people (even claiments!) with respect and always put himself out to help, a true unsung hero working in what must be a horrible job.
Some of us raised a glass to barry tonight, at the Evening Star, one of the many Real Ale pubs we frequented. I believe he was a CAMRA member too.
RIP Big Barry.
I was seen by him at periods during the 70's & 80's, a stocky bloke with dark hair and a beard
Working pretty near the JC, I still saw barry over the years as he got older and rather briader. he liked his food and liked his ale too, but sadly this affected his mobility and he had to walk with sticks and hip opperations, at his size, didn't help much.
Sadly, Barry died last Saturday, he hadn't reached 60, hadn't reached his pension. he always treated people (even claiments!) with respect and always put himself out to help, a true unsung hero working in what must be a horrible job.
Some of us raised a glass to barry tonight, at the Evening Star, one of the many Real Ale pubs we frequented. I believe he was a CAMRA member too.
RIP Big Barry.