Famous Village Personality Dies George Dobson, one of the most widely known personalities of Wrea Green died on 15 March. He was famous both for his talks and for running a shop which, with his brothers, won the best shopkeeper of the year award. A Requiem Mass and internment will take place at St Annes Church Westby on Tuesday 24 March at 11am. 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