OBITUARY PHILIP Staines of High Barns in Ely has died, aged 80. Philip, who has been described as a charming and dapper man who was always full of life and spark died at the Princess of Wales Hospital on March 5. A retired builder s merchant, Philip was
OBITUARY
PHILIP Staines of High Barns in Ely has died, aged 80. Philip, who has been described as a "charming and dapper man who was always full of life and spark" died at the Princess of Wales Hospital on March 5.
A retired builder's merchant, Philip was a member of the Happy Group and Over 60's Club on the Barns Estate in Ely. He was also a member of the Royal Air Force Association. He was married to Kathleen, who survives him, as do their three children Ellie, Kathy and Alison. He also leaves 6 grandchildren: Richard, Lisa, Charlotte, Edward, Anna, Kelly and one great grandson, Ben.
The funeral took place at St Peter's Church in Ely on March 17.
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