Summary
A war veteran and long-serving councillor who made a significant contribution to community life in Northumberland has died just two weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday.
Gilbert Barker ( who was Mayor of Blyth and later of Blyth Valley during a local government career spanning 60 years ( died in Blyth Community Hospital on Tuesday following a short illness.See the full content of this document
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Ex-Mayor and War Hero Dies
Blyth-born Mr Barker followed his father Tom into local government when he was appointed to the local education a...
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