Barry Cowell (16 Jun 1946 - 5 Mar 2026)

It would be most fitting as Barry supported the RNLI for many years.

Barry Cowell! What do you say? He was forthright, outspoken, opinionated, generous and passionate about his fishing, formula 1 and spurs. I first met Barry about 60 years ago on the pier like so many did. I actually heard him coming before we met. We developed a friendship over the years and fished many times in teams together. He was always ahead of the game with his fishing and was very competitive. I guess if he was still here today he would be trying to catch the first garfish of the season from the pier. Barry has been a very good friend over the years and I will miss our chats and a glass of wine with him around his flat. God bless Barry. RIP mate.

Our association with Barry was over 40 years, initially as a customer and latterly as part of our packing team, to which he was a valued member joining in with all the banter. He supplied us with numerous stories even if we did hear them many times over.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and loved ones.
From Bill and Glyn Gilson and families.

grew up with Barry , fishing Southend Pier and around the coast. I always remember him in that he would do anything to help you , although he would be a bit loud in doing that.
I now live in Canada but every time I came home he would cook me a gourmet meal , and his shrimps were the best. I wish I could be at his funeral but I will be there in sprit and remembrance. Rest in Peace Barry

I worked for Barry digging bait 40 years ago. He was always fair and we had plenty of laughs. I fished against him many times and he was very difficult to beat. A very talented angler.
In the last few years we had regular chats and he hadn’t really changed at all except if anything he had got even louder ! He will be missed by many.

More than fifty years ago Barry would sit transfixed watching the flounders, eels and other species in my marine fish tank. He was one of life’s real characters. Always something to learn when I fished with him. He was the best shore angler never to fish for England.

Still pinching myself to be sure you’re not there. Thank you Barry for your kindness and friendship. Your sponsorship of the schools teams and mayors team at the Gravesend experiment in recent years is just a small example of your generous nature. Going to miss those never ending phone calls with you about all things angling. Mick

Barry was like marmite to some people, personally i got on great with him and saw him most weeks , gutted i never returned his call a few weeks ago, rip mate will miss you loads

Missing you loads. Still hear your silly jokes and us putting the world to rights on the balcony. Hope my Mum was waiting for you with her broomstick. I’m privileged to have been loved by you. Remembering lots of silly advice, still going to hear your booming voice and laughter always xxxx

Lovely man -lots of good memories from
Jefff and Lady Theresa (as Barry always called me)
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Barry was a true character always good for a laugh with his jokes He loved going and watching the F1 racing, especially the Porsches. He was an outstanding fisherman, and was well known on that circle. He will be sorely missed, but not forgotten. RIP Bazza. Ian and Julie and the Australian contingent.

Barry was a great member of the family Kevin and I always knew if we were meeting up with Barry we were in for first class homemade! slap up meal, hours of laughter and great conversation Barry you are sorely missed but live in our hearts forever R.I.P. ❤️

I’ve known Barry so many years and have traveled all over the country for fishing competitions, never had a cross word, he’ll be sadly missed

He made the best "chicken Suzanne " rest in peace Barry . you always made me feel so welcome in your home. xx