‘Amazing, kind and generous’- Tributes to beloved staff member at Fleetwood's Shakespeare Primary School
“Mr Howell volunteered at Shakespeare for so many years and became a very special part of our school family.”
Tributes have been paid to an ‘amazing, kind and generous’ volunteer at a Fylde coast school who sadly died earlier this week.
Shakespeare Primary in Fleetwood has bid an emotional farewell to Mr Howell, a longtime volunteer and friend of the school. In an emotional tribute to the former volunteer, Stephen Twist, Headteacher of Shakespeare, said: “Today, we said a very sad goodbye to an amazing, kind and generous man.
“Mr Howell volunteered at Shakespeare for so many years and became a very special part of our school family. He gave his time so generously — helping children with their reading, chatting and laughing with them, and simply being there for those children who needed a little extra time, kindness or a friend.
“His patience seemed endless, and every Wednesday, our school was a happier place because Mr Howell was in it. The children loved seeing him, and he always had time for everyone.
“Mr Howell also had another very important job at Shakespeare… stepping in as Father Christmas whenever the real one was especially busy! Over the years, thousands of children were lucky enough to spend time with him and will have special memories that will stay with them forever.
“Mr Howell gave so much to Shakespeare, but most importantly, he gave our children his time, his patience and his kindness. That is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.
“All our love and deepest sympathy go to Mr Howell’s family and friends. Thank you, Mr Howell, for everything you did for our school and our children. Wednesdays simply won’t be the same without you. You will be so very missed, but never forgotten.”