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Peter_L · Last edited by Peter_L on Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:40 pm; edited 1 time in total

I would guess that there is not one forum member (UK) who has not seen the Stobart Trucks.

I read his book some years ago.

emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

A real true, working man with vision. Probably the most famous name in road transport.
RIP, Eddie.

Inglewood · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 6:56 pm Post subject:

It is Edward Stobart who has passed away today 1954-2011, he was the son of 'Eddie Stobart' who gave his name to the transport co.

Peter_L · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:07 pm Post subject:

Inglewood · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:19 pm Post subject:

So the topic title needs changing?

Peter_L · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:41 pm Post subject:

Inglewood · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks.

exbmc · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:22 pm Post subject: eddie stobart

That's very sad, he was only 57. Does anyone know if there is a "young eddie",or more family to continue the business? They have interests in railways and airports now too.
My kids, both now in their mid-20's, still "Spot the Eddie" when driving their own cars. R.I.P. Edward

clan chieftain · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell

Sorry to hear that. The TV series was really good. I believe one of his sons is running the business. Sad

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47Jag · Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:32 pm Post subject:

I think the business was bought by out by one of the sons and another business partner which in turn was taken over by the Westbury group.

Art

exbmc · Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 12:18 pm Post subject: eddie stobart

Just read Edwards obituary in the Daily Telegraph. This says that he sold his 55% share in the company, to his brother William and William's business partner Andrew Tinkler, of WA developments, a railway infrastructure company. This was in 2004, so I guess no change will be seen, as Edward has been only in the background for some years. It says he suffered from "heart problems", so I guess Edward has been ill for some time.

clan chieftain · Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 2041 Location: Motherwell

Isnt it great that Carlisle United who are sponsored by Stobart and have the Stobart name across their strip go on and win a cup at Wembley...A fitting tribute. Cool

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