Former Pagham parish councillor, and Selsey Lifeboat volunteer, Mike Cole died weeks after his 80th birthday, on Tuesday, June 30. A heartfelt tribute was paid this week to the ‘lovely and funny’ man, who devoted his retirement to helping others. Read more here A family-only funeral service was held for Mike on Tuesday but people were invited to line Pagham Road at 10am to pay their respects.
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Described as a ‘lovely and funny’ man, former Pagham parish councillor Mike Cole died weeks after his 80th birthday, on Tuesday, June 30. SUS-200713-165026001
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Mike Cole's funeral in Pagham. Pic Steve Robards SR2007141 SUS-200714-111200001
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Mike Cole's funeral in Pagham. Pic Steve Robards SR2007141 SUS-200714-111145001
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Mike Cole's funeral in Pagham. Pic Steve Robards SR2007141 SUS-200714-111131001