Colleagues pay tribute to Bill Lucas

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of one of our Day Service Support Workers, Bill Lucas. 

Bill worked with the Learning Disability Day Service team for over 27 years and before joining the Council served with the British Army in the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment. 

Bill's teamates said: "Bill was a quiet, thoughtful and supportive colleague and friend. 

"We will cherish our wonderful memories of his quick-witted sense of humour, kind heartedness and organisational skills, along with his all-weather ‘Crocs and shorts’ sense of style.

"Bill enjoyed cooking and his delicious homemade vegetarian lunches were the envy of the whole team. 

"Bill’s dedication to his role was insurmountable and during the pandemic he was one of the Vale’s true Rainbow Heroes, having been repurposed to VCRS when our day centres temporarily closed.

"The support he offered to his colleagues and friends, as well as the citizens he worked with, was second to none and will remain with us all.

"Bill will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. Rest in peace Bill."

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Barry Crematorium on 16 February at 4pm. Refreshments will be served after the service at The Cherry Orchard, Barry Road, Barry.