SKIPS
A touching tribute for skip boss’ last round
BELOVED family man and owner of Coventry City Skips, Denis Doherty, had one final laugh in store for friends and loved ones as he requested to be taken to his funeral on the back of his own wagon.
“He really had a great sense of humour,” explained son Michael. “The skip hire business was all he’d known as a career – he’d been working in the business since the time he left school. So it was a really fitting tribute to a lovely man.”
Denis leaves behind his wife, Donna, and their six sons: James, Conor, Michael, Kieran, Jack and Tommy.
He was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February and sadly passed away on 2 July at the age of just 53. He was taken on his final journey two weeks later from the company’s yard in Bayton Road, Exhall, Coventry, to Christ the King Church in Coundon, Coventry.
“We were delighted to see around 1,000 people turn out for the funeral,” Michael added. “It is a testament to him and just shows he will be missed by a great many people. A huge thank you to everyone who came to pay their respects and offer their support.”
Coventry City Skips will remain in the family as brothers James, Michael and Jack take the helm.
Willshee's driver Paul just keeps on truckin’
WILLSHEE’S Waste & Recycling truck driver Paul Eames has just completed 20 years’ service, whilst celebrating his 65th birthday!
When Paul joined Willshee’s in 1999 it was a much smaller business. He says: “When I started, I did some driving, but I also sorted waste and helped in the depot. In fact, occasionally, we would get a call on the in-cab radio to say that some calves had escaped from the family farm and could whoever was nearest go and help!”
Paul has no plans to hang up his truck keys any time soon. He says: “I still really enjoy it! I love driving all over the region – Derby, Coalville, even down to Birmingham sometimes. I will carry on ‘til I drop!”
Paul has lived in Woodville all his life. He 12
is married to Tracey and they have four children between them. In his spare time, Paul is a passionate biker and he rides his Yamaha MT-01 1700cc to work every day come rain or shine.
Willshee’s Managing Director Dean Willshee commented: “As a family business, our employees have always been especially important to us but loyalty like Paul’s particularly stands out. A huge thank you to Paul for his dedication and commitment – it is massively appreciated.”
Willshee’s, celebrating its 35th year in business, was started in 1984 by Keith and Maria Willshee
with just one lorry and 10 skips. Today, there are nearly 100 employees and over 40 vehicles covering all aspects of refuse collection and waste management.
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