Our sympathies to the family and friends of Lionel Webster who died suddenly aged only 61 years on Monday 26th of October. Many will know him through his jeweller’s shop on the Market Place in Ashbourne, where for several decades a reliable traditional service was provided with a smile.
Although living near Buxton his roots were here in Parwich. He spent his childhood at Church Farm, where his family moved after leaving the Sycamore Inn in 1903, obviously well before Lionel was born.
Outside his busy professional life, he was president of the Leek and District Football League.
Staffordshire Police say:
Just before 7pm on Monday 26 October officers were called to a home in Barlaston. Paramedics were already in attendance but, despite their efforts, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, the man’s death is being treated as unexplained and officers are making further inquiries about the circumstances surrounding the death.
The deceased has now been formally identified as Lionel Webster, 61.
A 67-year-old woman and a 74-year-old man, both from the Barlaston area, were arrested in connection with the incident. They have both been bailed, pending further inquiries, until early December.
PARWICH.ORG 
I have known Lionel for many many years and I am proud to have known him and always knew him to be a true friend. I shall miss him greatly,