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The obituary notice of JERRY HOWARTH

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JERRY HOWARTHThe people of a Derbyshire town have been paying their respects to a butcher who won international prizes for his black puddings.Master pork butcher Jerry Howarth died suddenly on 25 November, 2008, aged 74. He had suffered a heart attack.The family's butchery business was started by Mr Howarth's grandfather in 1898, who also started making black puddings in the town.But it was his grandson who brought the delicacy to international prominence.He returned victorious from France in March 2000 with the equivalent of the World Cup for black puddings.Mr Howarth landed the grand prix for his famous recipe in the Concours International du Meilleur Boudin.Before that victory, he had secured four gold medals, three silvers and three honours in the competition, which is staged each year in Normandy.His widow, Mavis, said Mr Howarth had won another gold in the last couple of years.She said: "He was very proud of his achievements and although we had officially retired, we have still been working in the shop from time to time."Mr Howarth retired after having a heart bypass operation in 2001 and enjoyed good health in the intervening years.Mrs Howarth said: "He went to the gym twice a week and also played golf."I am just grateful that he collapsed and died at home and not elsewhere, which I couldn't have coped with."At least I could put my arms around him and comfort him as he passed away."Mr and Mrs Howarth celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August. The couple met when Mrs Howarth, who comes from Ripley, visited the Assembly Rooms, in Belper, to dance to the Bill Joyce Big Band, in 1955.vMrs Howarth said: "We were married in 1958, although he got me working in the shop not long after we first met, which I loved."The couple have three sons – Nicholas, Martin and Timothy – and six grandchildren.Mr Howarth also leaves two sisters, Hazel and Betty, and a brother, David.Mr Howarth was a fan of Belper Town FC and frequently sponsored games. A minute of applause took place before the first match after his death to mark his passing.
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I regularly buy my bacon/black pudding/pork etc. from Jerry's shop in Belper - it's always really good quality. But the thing that makes it a great place to shop is the busy friendly atmosphere - I'm sure this is down to Jerry's jovial presence.

I also remember going to see the Nailers (Belper Town FC) play Chorley FC - sadly Jerry lost the half time black pudding tasting competition against Chorley, but the Nailers won 3-1!

I'm really saddened to hear of his passing and will remember him each time I visit the shop.

John A-P
02/12/2008
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Jerry was my hospital mate in 2001. I had had a heart and was in the DRI. I remember him telling me wonderful stories of making black pudding. He had the most wonderful dressing gown, and was such a gentleman. He also kept me laughing and we rang in the New Year together in the DRI cardi unit.

I was sad to read of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

John Miller in NYC USA

John Miller
02/12/2008
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