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Post by Hoppy on Jul 22, 2007 12:36:21 GMT -1
Chris Mills, Director of Environment Agency Wales, has today issued a statement of condolence to the partner and family of Professor Ron Edwards CBE, who passed away last Wednesday, 11 July. Chris Mills said: "We are immensely saddened by the passing of Professor Ron Edwards, and by the loss of one of Wales's leading environmentalists. On behalf of Environment Agency Wales, I would like to express our condolences to Ron's loved ones during this difficult time." Professor Ron Edwards was a tremendous asset to both the people and environment of Wales. During his distinguished career, he was Head of the Applied Biology Department at Cardiff University, a member of the Welsh Water Authority, a Council Member and Trustee of the RSPB and WWF respectively and a member of the Bondi Committee assessing the viability of a Severn Estuary Barrage. Professor Edwards was also a member and later Deputy Chairman of the Welsh Water Authority until 1989 and Board Member for both the National Rivers Authority and Environment Agency Wales. In addition he acted as Specialist Advisor to Select Committees to the House of Lords and House of Commons. In all of these roles he worked tirelessly towards improving our environment and making positive change in the UK. He will be greatly missed, and for further information, please visit the web site www.ProfRonEdwards.com.
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Post by Hoppy on Jul 22, 2007 12:37:12 GMT -1
Professor Ronald (Ron) Edwards Suddenly at University Hospital Cardiff on Wednesday 11th July 2007, with his dearest friends at his side, Emeritus Professor Ronald Walter Edwards C.B.E., D.Sc., of Rhydowen Llandysul, formerly of Talybont-on-Usk, and Cardiff, partner to John and dear friend of many. Resting at the funeral home of Gwilym Price at Lampeter until the funeral at Llanelli Crematorium on Monday 23rd July at 11.30 am. No flowers but donations in lieu, if desired, to the NSPCC, on line at www.justgiving.com/ronedwards or to Gwilym Price, Funeral Director 1-2 College St Lampeter Ceredigion SA48 7DY Tel. 01570 422673. Further details can be found at www.profronedwards.comDaily Papers (The Times and Western Mail) Edwards Ronald (Ron) Walter CBE, DSc Emeritus Professor University of Wales, on July 11th 2007 at University Hospital Cardiff. Partner to John and friend to many. Funeral will take place at Llanelli Crematorium on Monday 23rd July at 11.30 am. No flowers, but donations in lieu, if desired to NSPCC on line at www.justgiving.com/ronedwards or to Gwilym Price Funeral Director, 1-2 College St Lampeter SA48 7DY Tel. 01570 422673. Further details can be found at www.profronedwards.com
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