Barry Herbert Seal: – [Heath 1948–1954]
Barry Herbert Seal passed away peacefully at home with his family on , aged 87 years. He leaves behind his wife Frances, two children Catherine and Robert and two granddaughters Peggy and Ivie.
The funeral will take place at at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland. Family flowers only please; however if desired donations in lieu would be appreciated for Alzheimer’s Research.
Barry studied at Bradford University and the European Business School in Fontainebleau and went on to work as a chemical engineer for ICI, as a computer consultant and as a lecturer at Huddersfield Polytechnic.
He served on Bradford Council for eight years from 1971 until he was elected as MEP for Yorkshire West in 1979, serving for 20 years.
He subsequently served as chairman of Kirklees Primary Care NHS Trust and later of the Bradford District Care Trust.
He recorded his memories of Heath on the audiotape compiled to celebrate 400 years since the granting of the charter.
Our condolences to Frances and the family.
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