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Loved his dry wit

First knew Joe when he was MC at Pack Horse Folk. Later via Loughborough Labour Club. He could always be relied on for insightful comments and his sideways…

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Fearon Hall Youth Club

Joe ran the youth club at Fearon Hall throughout my teenage years and gave so many of us memorable experiences we still treasure today. Joe, thank you for…

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Boat share

So fortunate to have met Joe and jean 24 years ago when the possibility of a boat share was being discussed. Loved the twinkle in Joe’s eyes, could…

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All the Tormey Clan

All the Tormey Clan

One of the few times all the family were in one place at the same time, my wedding. We did manage to persuade Joe to sing a song…

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Early days

Many memories of when Joe first came to England, and lived with sister Nellie in flat in Burleigh rd ,lots of get togethers and parties ,happy days.x

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Republican and Mayor

Joe was an Irish republican and much respected for it in difficult times. I was surprised when he took the mayoralty but I’m glad he did.

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