Obituary: Long-serving Isle of Wight busman Gary Slater
A LONG-SERVING Isle of Wight busman, well known to many as a helpful and knowledgeable travel clerk, died suddenly at 52. Gary Leslie Slater was born on March 23, 1968, and lived for a short while in Ryde but spent most of his formative years in Cowes. He attended Cowes High School, and joined Southern Vectis straight from school in 1984. Mr Slater first worked at its Cowes High Street office, then Freshwater and occasionally Newport, later taking charge of its Ryde travel office. His legendary knowledge of the National Express Coaching network and rail system proved beneficial, whi...
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