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Actor of epic quality with presence on screen and off
Charlton Heston: THE ACTOR Charlton
Heston, who has died after suffering from Alzheimer's disease aged
84, possessed ambition, screen presence, a fine physique, chiselled
jaw and an outstanding voice. p
Fearless and outspoken champion of RUC colleagues
Alan Wright: ALAN WRIGHT, who has died aged 71
after a lengthy illness, served in the Royal Ulster Constabulary
for 33 years and during a 13-year term as chairman of the Police
Federation played a notably influential role in the development of
policing in Northern Ireland throughout the years of the
Troubles. p
Artist and wife who were united in life and death
Raymond and Stam Mintz: DISTINGUISHED US-born
painter Raymond Mintz and his wife Stam Mintz, who had lived in
Buncar Cottage, Dooks, Co Kerry, since 1969, have died one month
apart, following a car crash in which they were the only
victims. p
Committed educator and Young Scientist Exhibition founder
Rev Dr Thomas Patrick Burke: ON A hot morning in
July 1963 Fr Tom Burke was among those standing in a yard behind a
school in Socorro, New Mexico. p
