New defibrillator installed at AVOW offices in memory of former chairman

A new defibrillator has been installed at the entrance to Tŷ Avow in memory of the former chair for the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW), who tragically passed away last summer.

John Leece Jones is described as being a “tremendous asset” to the organisation and is greatly missed by all staff, volunteers and Trustees who knew him in his various roles.

In his memory a defibrillator has been installed at the AVOW offices on 21 Egerton Street.

The defibrillator was installed by Welsh Ambulance PADS Support Officer Tomos Hughes, BEM – with support from Awyr Las Charity, Cadwch Curiadau, BHF Cymru and Save a Life Cymru.

AVOW hopes that this defibrillator will provide the emergency treatment needed to save lives and prevent any further tragedy, should the need ever arise.

A spokesperson for AVOW said: “John was a tremendous asset to AVOW and is greatly missed by all staff, volunteers and Trustees who knew him in his various roles.

“His knowledge of Wrexham and the voluntary sector were first-rate, and his devotion to public service was exemplary.

“He is fondly remembered for his invaluable contributions to Wrexham and the wider community.”

Pictured with the defibrillator (from left to right) are AVOW volunteer Ron Perkins, Trustee David Thompson, recently retired Chair Stephen Perkins, Chief Officer of AVOW Dawn Roberts-McCabe, and AVOW’s Liaison Officer Ken Rowlands.