![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/richard-haward-tributes-paid-to-well-known-oyster-fisherman/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/131065864__63655799_63655797.jpg&description=Image caption, Richard Haward ran a family business based on Mersea Island in Essex A well-known fisherman whose family have farmed oysters for more than 300 years has died. Richard Haward, who ran a family business based on Mersea Island in Essex, died peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, his family said. The seventh-generation oysterman started working with his father on Saturdays and holidays from the age of 13. In a statement shared on social media, described him as a "pioneer for the oyster industry". Mayor of Colchester John Jowers, who was Mr Haward's best man at his wedding, praised his "brains, talent, ingenuity and heart". He said: "Without Richard I don't think Mersea would have a fishing industry." Mr Haward died with his wife Heather by his side alongside his children Bram, Caz, Joe and Tom. Follow East of England news on Facebook , Instagram and X . Got a story? Email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp us on 0800 169 1830 Colchester Colchester Borough Council West Mersea Fishing Fishing industry The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.){kind=link}
A well-known fisherman whose family have farmed oysters for more than 300 years has died.
Richard Haward, who ran a family business based on Mersea Island in Essex, died peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, his family said.
The seventh-generation oysterman started working with his father on Saturdays and holidays from the age of 13.
In a statement shared on social media, Richard Haward’s Oysters described him as a “pioneer for the oyster industry”.
Mayor of Colchester John Jowers, who was Mr Haward’s best man at his wedding, praised his “brains, talent, ingenuity and heart”.