23 January 2026
Sad passing of Mike Eastwood and Paul Barnes
Over the Christmas period we lost two leading figures in career development – Mike Eastwood and Paul Barnes.
Mike Eastwood, former President of the Institute of Careers Officers sadly passed away on 2nd January. Mike’s funeral was held on 22nd January and was attended by friends and family.
Paul Barnes, a former Institute of Careers Guidance President and PCO in Devon and Cornwall, sadly passed away on 5th January. Paul’s funeral service will be held on Friday 6th February at 12:15pm, at St Patrick’s RC Church, 3 Great Moor Street, Bolton, BL1 1NS.
Friends are welcome to join the Requiem Mass then immediate family only will attend the Committal at Overdale Crematorium. After the service, the reception is being held at The Bolton Stadium Hotel, BL6 6SF.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of both Mike and Paul.
Mike Eastwood, former President of the Institute of Careers Officers sadly passed away on 2nd January. Mike’s funeral was held on 22nd January and was attended by friends and family.
Paul Barnes, a former Institute of Careers Guidance President and PCO in Devon and Cornwall, sadly passed away on 5th January. Paul’s funeral service will be held on Friday 6th February at 12:15pm, at St Patrick’s RC Church, 3 Great Moor Street, Bolton, BL1 1NS.
Friends are welcome to join the Requiem Mass then immediate family only will attend the Committal at Overdale Crematorium. After the service, the reception is being held at The Bolton Stadium Hotel, BL6 6SF.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of both Mike and Paul.
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