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John Bayford Retires

9 November 2005

We are proud to congratulate John Bayford who retired from Harris Cartier in October. A retirement party was held at our offices in honour of his many years of service, with 120 of our staff wishing John all the best and thanking him for his commitment to the company.

John first joined Harris Cartier (or Harris Cartwright as we were then known) in 1960 as a trainee based at the practice in Church Street, Slough and qualified in 1965. Throughout the 1970s and 80s Harris Cartwright was lead by John along with his brother Graham.

In 1989 John briefly left the firm, but returned to HC where he remained for the rest of his working life as a Consultant for the residential conveyancing department.

Paul Norris, Chief Executive who has worked with John for over 27 years says: "John employed me all those years ago and he will be greatly missed. Over the years I have known him and he has provided support, council and most of all friendship."

John said: "Working here was my life. I am very sad to be leaving."

John plans to spend his retirement working in his garden with his wife Janice. Gardening vouchers and a case of fine wine were presented as a thank you gift for his loyal service to Harris Cartier over the years.