“We at Featherstone Town Council are deeply saddened at the recent passing of Serving Councillor Graham Isherwood on the Monday 14th October 2024.
Councillor Isherwood served the town council for over 35 YEARS after being elected in 1987 and was a true stalwart of the community and this council. He held a commanding presence in the town and was nothing but a strong voice for the needs of our community throughout his political career.
He was proud to serve as the town’s Mayor during the millennium year in 2000 and has been at the forefront of all the large improvement projects for the town since his election. Some of his proudest civic achievements have been the installation of the War Horse, upcoming pit wheel project and since their renovation has tended the graves of the miners killed in the Featherstone Massacre. These however are a drop in the ocean of his achievements, and we are all eternally grateful for the effort and servitude that he has given to the people of Featherstone.
We offer our sincerest condolences to his wife Margaret, a former mayorand Councillor in the town, his Children James and Matthew and Grandchildren Brodie, Harley, AJ and Xavier.
Speaking about the loss, the Mayor of Featherstone Councillor Dwain Longley has said:
“Graham leaves behind an impressive legacy across this town following on from his years of dedicated service. he has served as a mayor, councillor, mentor and friend to many from across the political spectrum and all those who have known him are a little wiser for the experience. I wish to offer my own personal condolences to Margaret and her family at this time, May he rest in peace and rise in glory”.
