Tributes paid to Coroner for Middle

Wednesday, 17 September 2014 00:00

Tributes have been paid to the Coroner for Middle Ken Quilleash who died on Monday.

At Douglas Courthouse yesterday Deputy High Bailiff Jayne Hughes described him as a well-known figure who always earned his coroner's fee.

She said he was a colourful character who was always ready with a story and sent condolences to his family on behalf of the Courts of Justice.

Mr Quilleash's funeral will take place next Thursday at Trinity Church in Douglas.

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