Cheshire East Council worker killed in Kathmandu airport plane crash

Oct 3 2012

by Belinda Ryan, Crewe Chronicle

A CHESHIRE East Council worker was among seven Britons killed in a plane crash in Nepal. Raymond Eagle, 58, died when the Sita Air plane came down minutes after taking off from Kathmandu. Seven Britons, seven Nepalis and five Chinese nationals died when the aircraft crashed and burst into flames in the early hours of Friday morning. Mr Eagle, who lived in Macclesfield, had been employed by Cheshire East as a support worker for disabled people. Cheshire East Council leader Michael Jones said: “On behalf of the council and all of Ray’s colleagues, I would like to extend our sympathy to his family at this very sad time. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT “Ray was a quiet man with a gentle sense of humour who worked for this council and its predecessor authority, Cheshire County Council, for 11 years. “He was immensely well liked by the people he supported. “His was in a very special job giving support to people with learning disabilities to enable them to live independently for as long as possible.” The council leader said the trip had been planned as a holiday of a lifetime. “He was a very keen trekker and I understand he wanted to see Everest,” said Cllr Jones. “He was a valued colleague and was very well liked and respected by many people. He will be missed by his colleagues and his friends.”

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