Former Stephenson’s of Essex Finance Director Lyn Watson, 61, has died, following heart problems.
He retired in 2014, having become a shareholder and director in the firm in 1995.
A Chartered Accountant, he founded Barrons in 1996 and acted for a number of coach and bus operators.
He leaves his former wife and two daughters.
The funeral is at 1520hrs on Wednesday 24 May at Southend Crematorium (SS2 5PX), followed by a wake at the Roslin Beach Hotel, Southend, SS1 3BG
Donations to Lyn’s chosen charity the Omnibus Society. Flowers welcome and can be sent on the day (before 1300hrs) to 43 Wick Chase, SS2 4TN. Any cards to Sarah Fuller and Emma Watson, 85 Challis Lane, Braintree, CM7 1AL.