Tributes Paid to Firefighter and Bus Driver Jonathan

Bus Vannin has paid tribute to a firefighter who it said was one of its ‘stalwart professional drivers’ after his sad death.

The Fire Service announced the sudden and sad death of leading firefighter Jonathan Campbell in the recent dats. He is survived by his wife Alison and three children, Tom, Megan and Brandon, as well as his wider family.

Isle of Man Transport said: ‘It is with deep regret that Bus Vannin has to announce the loss of one of our hugely popular bus drivers at Bus Vannin.

‘Jonathan Campbell was one of our stalwart professional drivers and one of the most entertaining characters who was always cheerful and outgoing. His happy, joyful and positive attitude towards both customers and colleagues alike will be sadly missed by us all and our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife Alison and his family who he leaves behind.

‘Jonny you will be sadly missed but your memories, fun attitude and full on character at Banks Circus will live on forever. May you rest in peace our friend.’

That tribute led to outpourings of grief from colleagues, passengers and Unite the Union. One passenger said Mr Campbell was a driver who drove ‘with a smile on his face’, a colleague said there was ‘not a dull moment when you were around’ while others said he was a pleasure to work with and a great colleague and friend.

The Fire Service has earlier said: ‘Jonathan joined the Fire & Rescue Service in 2001 and was based at Laxey Fire Station. He was a larger than life character at the station and cared about all those who were lucky enough to come into contact with him.

United added: ‘Jonathan has left a void that no one can replace, but have amazing memories of his wicked sense of humour and laughter. He is greatly missed by us all and his work family at Bank Circus.’