Leslie Cooper passed away peacefully aged 97 on April 3.
He faithfully worked to protect the people of Watford for three decades, up until his retirement, and one of the historic fire vehicles that Les, as he was commonly known, used was present as loved ones said their goodbyes at West Herts Crematorium on April 26.
A 1930s fire truck ridden by Les was present at his funeral, along with serving firefighters from Garston. Credit: Joy Cooper
Les Cooper came to Watford in his early 20s, after serving his country during the war.
Originally from Deal in Kent, Les, the youngest of three children, was a dispatch rider in the fire brigade before joining the RAF and becoming a mechanic.