It is with regret that we note the passing of our Surrey County Councillor for the Byfleets, Richard Wilson.
Prior to Surrey County Council, Richard for many years conscientiously represented the community on Woking Borough Council.
Richard was a resident of West Byfleet and, in particular, had served as a governor of West Byfleet Infant and Junior Schools for many years. He was always a very active and involved Governor and put considerable energy into helping the schools in many practical aspects. His wise counsel was always a most welcome addition at meetings.
In spite of increasing ill health Richard remained fully committed to his public duties.
We shall miss Richard as a colleague and as a friend.
Keith Creswell
RA Treasurer and Former Chair West Byfleet Junior School Governing Body
Lesley Lawrence says
Richard was a very active member of both West Byfleet Schools and genuinely cared about the community he lived in and will be greatly missed by the governors of both schools.
He always provided a challenging and interesting perspective to school business and his overall ambition was for people to work together for the common good.
Our best wishes and thoughts to all his family and friends.