Book of condolence

 Remembering Councillor Roger Trigg

Our family is heartbroken at the loss of our beloved husband, dad and grandad.  He was the centre of all of our lives, and our family will be forever shaped by his love and guidance. 

He dedicated his life to public service for over 25 years and was honoured to serve his community as Mayor. 

Above all, he was a devoted, kind and loving family man.  No role was more important to him than being a husband, dad and grandad, and his greatest pride was the time spent with his family. 

We will always cherish the many memories, laughter and love we shared with him.

We are very grateful for the kindness, messages and support we have received.  He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. 

Councillor Trigg’s son Adam on behalf of the family

It was with immense sadness that I learnt of Roger’s passing at the weekend.  He was a long-serving councillor at Welwyn Hatfield, a former Mayor and a Cabinet Member for many years.  He worked tirelessly on behalf of those living in his ward.  Above all, Roger was always polite, friendly, and a real character to everyone he met.

He will be sorely missed by my group, by colleagues across the Council, and by the residents of Welwyn Hatfield. Our thoughts go out to his wife and family at this difficult time.

Councillor Tony Kingsbury, Leader of the Welwyn Hatfield Conservative Group

Councillor Trigg spent years representing residents across the borough, both as a ward Councillor and as Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield. 

Roger was always welcoming, fair minded and ready with something to contribute, and he leaves behind a legacy of service that will not be forgotten. 

My deepest condolences go out to his colleagues in the Conservative Group, and to all those who knew and loved him.

Councillor Max Holloway, Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Councillor Trigg was above all a kind, gentle man who was unfailingly courteous.  His many years of service are a testament to his dedication to the Borough and his ability to connect with everyone. 

He will be sadly missed by us all and our thoughts go out to his family and colleagues.

Councillor Jane Quinton, Deputy Leader of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Councillor Roger Trigg. I had the privilege of working closely with him during his time as Cabinet Member and later as Mayor, and I will always remember his dedication to public service, and his genuine care for the community he served.

He was always supportive of staff, took the time to listen, and made people feel heard and valued. My sincere condolences go to his family, friends, and all who had the honour of working alongside him.

Ka Ng, Chief Executive of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Roger, It was a great honour to be your deputy when you were Mayor and your knowledge, experience and counsel will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace my friend.

Peter Hebden

I am so sorry to read of the sad loss of Roger Trigg. He was a very kind man and served the Council and Residents of Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and surrounding areas for a long time. He was always kind and courteous in his dealings with everybody.

Rosemary Read

Roger was a very good friend and colleague when I was a councillor with him in Panshanger.

He was always there for everyone, and he will be sadly missed not only by the council, but his friends and especially his family. RIP.

Darren Bennett 

Roger's passing is a loss to everyone who values public service in Welwyn Hatfield. It was an extraordinary achievement to serve people as councillor in our community for nearly 30 years. He held almost every role imaginable on the council and in my interactions with him, he was unfailingly warm and generous with his time. My thoughts are with his Conservative Party colleagues, all of his friends and above all - his family.

Andrew Lewin MP for Welwyn Hatfield

I was greatly saddened to learn of Roger's passing. Roger was a dedicated councillor, and served the borough well. He was unfailingly courteous, and always very helpful to colleagues. He will be much missed.

Duncan Bell

Served with Roger on the Police and Crime Panel he was always fair, pleasant and decent. Above all he was a really nice guy, RIP Roger.

Tim Hutchings

Many years ago I was a bricklayer and worked for Durkin bros, Roger was the chief surveyor, (who was very helpful as I was young and inexperienced). I have lived in Tewin & Digswell for 35 years, and was happy knowing that the great man was our councillor.

David Stratford, Malone & Stratford Brickwork Contractors Ltd

For around 24 years from year 2000, I was involved with Welwyn Hatfield Conservatives, mainly assisting Grant Shapps in his 4-5 year long election campaigns. During this time, I came across Roger many times as a friendly person very willing to help if he possibly could. Roger with his wife Carole arranged many successful fund raising events at his house and gardens. Roger will be much missed. His family and many friends have my deepest sympathy.

Michael Leach, North East Herts Conservative Association

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Roger, whom I knew as the father of my school friend Adam and later as a dedicated Borough Councillor. Roger was a Parish Councillor a few years before I joined, but always took the time to chat to me at Annual Welwyn Parish Council meetings and was extremely generous with his thoughts and advice, which I was very grateful for. A true gentleman who will be very much missed. My heartfelt condolences to Roger’s family.

Councillor Mark Castle, Welwyn Parish Council

We are all greatly saddened to hear the news of Roger's passing. He was a great supporter and advocate of Jubilee House and made a real difference to our profile in the community. Beyond his great nature, his generosity of spirit was always evident for what the team were doing for the children and adults we support. He'll be greatly missed. With deepest sympathy to all his family and friends The Jubilee House team.

Jon Pratten, Jubilee House Care Trust  

My condolences to Carol and the family. Roger was a friend, fellow worshipper and St Mary's Welwyn and colleague on Parish Council matters. I will miss him.

Bill Morris

Roger it was a pleasure seeing you and knowing you the times you visited your daughter who is also our neighbour me and my family always came out to say hello how’s your day going, you was such a lovely man with a great sense of humour you’ll be sadly missed from all of us family.

Maddy Canning  

I first met Roger in 1980 when he was a director at Durkin Brothers and we reconnected many years later through the Chartered Quantity Surveyors Association and through our membership of Probus. He had an infectious sense of humour and he inspired many through his ability to deal, it seemed effortlessly, with challenges of all shapes and sizes. Roger will be greatly missed by all who knew him, and I send my sincere condolences to his wife Carol, and to all his family.

Stephen Jackson

I met Roger when he volunteered to help leaseholders and became a valuable member of the committee of the Federation of Private Residents Associations, bring not only his personal experience but also experience from his commercial work and council volunteering. I well remember his help and good humour.

Robert Levene

Thinking of Roger and his family at this very sad time.

Annika, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

As President of the Welwyn Anglo-French Twinning Association, on behalf of all our members, I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Carol and all of Roger's family, on his passing. Roger was a good friend and supporter to our Association and its aims; he will be sadly missed from village events and village life. May he rest in peace.

Bill Morris, Welwyn Anglo-French Twinning Association

I knew Roger and his family outside of the political arena but know that Roger had served the borough for many years. Roger was a family man, a good man, intelligent and witty. I was truly shocked at the suddeness of his loss after a short illness. I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to his family as I know Rogers passing is an enormous loss to them.

Mark Sheppard

I got to know Roger in recent years through our mutual membership of the Welwyn Garden City Campus Club and always enjoyed his company travelling to, and being at, the club's monthly lunches. He had a warm and welcoming character and was clearly very committed to the many activities he was involved with.  I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing and I send my sincere condolences to Carol and family. 

Peter Best

Your visits and empathetic approach always memorable, a true gentleman who will be missed, thank you for your kindness and generosity.

On behalf of the visitors, volunteers and myself from the Dementia Friendly Community Cafe, Digswell. In our thoughts.

Jane Andrews, Dementia Friendly Cafe, Digswell

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Roger’s family, friends, and colleagues. I have many fond memories of Roger from my time at Welwyn Hatfield.

He was a true pleasure to work with — always warm, friendly, and smiling, and, above all, consistently kind and courteous to everyone around him. He will be greatly missed.

Lindsey Creed, Welwyn Hatfield (formerly)

I was saddened to read of the passing of Roger Trigg. I met him in business many years ago when he and I were both members of the Association of Contractor's Chief Surveyor's.

We met intermittently at the Russell Hotel to discuss quantity surveying aspects of the construction industry. He was a kind and intelligent man.

I have been a resident of Welwyn Garden City for 38 years and have, like many, benefited from his second career as a dedicated public servant of the Council. He will be much missed. My condolences to his family and friends

Andrew Board

Roger was a kind and fair man who managed the development where I lived for many years. My thoughts are with his family and colleagues during this difficult time.

Jade Richmond

My deepest sympathy and condolences to Roger’s family. I worked with Roger on the Development Management Committee and as a fellow Councillor. Roger was friendly, patient and understanding and extremely knowledgeable. He was always happy to support and assist his fellow Councillors. He always had time for everyone with his calm and friendly manner. A great public servant and a very sad loss.

Councillor Mark Short, Welwyn Hatfield Conservative Group