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Darren Yates-Badley's Funeral

The final funeral of the firefighters killed in the warehouse blaze at Atherstone-on-Stour took place on Friday 7th December.


The funeral of Darren Yates-Badley aged 24 took place at St Nicholas Church, Alcester at 11am.

Husband to Fay, proud father to India, the beloved son of Stephen and Mandy, brother of Emma and a greatly respected colleague of firefighters across our county

Speaking of Darren, County Fire Officer William Brown described a larger than life character who loved to help others, who lived for his family but cared deeply for his community. A man who would do anything to help anyone.
Darren Yates-Badley
Darren Yates-Badley

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