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The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
Tributes after world's longest-serving KFC worker dies in UK town
The world's longest-serving KFC employee has died after working for the company for nearly 50 years. Tributes have been paid to Pauline Richards, known by many as Miss KFC, who first started working in the fried chicken chain's outlet in Taunton, Somerset, in 1978. She began her career as a cleaner but went on to take on almost every role in the store, including team leader and manager. Taunton Town Council described Mrs Richards as one of the town's 'most loved residents' and said she would be missed. 'All of us at Taunton Town Council are saddened to learn of the passing of one of Taunton's most loved residents, Pauline Richards, aka Miss KFC, the world's longest-serving member of KFC staff and a friendly, well-known face in our town,' the council said. 'She was an excited and incredibly deserving recipient of one of our civic awards back in March this year. 'Our thoughts are with her family and all of those who knew and loved her.' A KFC spokeswoman added: 'We're deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pauline Richards. 'We are supporting Pauline's family, who have asked for their privacy to be respected during this difficult time.'


The Independent
a day ago
- General
- The Independent
Tributes paid after world's longest-serving KFC worker dies
Tributes have been paid to the world's longest-serving KFC employee who has died after working for the company for nearly 50 years. Pauline Richards, who was known by many as Miss KFC, first started working in the fried chicken chain's outlet in Taunton, Somerset, in 1978. She began her career as a cleaner but went on to take on almost every role in the store, including team leader and manager. Taunton Town Council described Mrs Richards as one of the town's 'most loved residents' and said she would be missed. 'All of us at Taunton Town Council are saddened to learn of the passing of one of Taunton's most loved residents, Pauline Richards, aka Miss KFC, the world's longest-serving member of KFC staff and a friendly, well-known face in our town,' the council said. 'She was an excited and incredibly deserving recipient of one of our civic awards back in March this year. 'Our thoughts are with her family and all of those who knew and loved her.' A KFC spokeswoman added: 'We're deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pauline Richards. 'We are supporting Pauline's family, who have asked for their privacy to be respected during this difficult time.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tributes paid after world's longest-serving KFC worker dies
Tributes have been paid to the world's longest-serving KFC employee who has died after working for the company for nearly 50 years. Pauline Richards, who was known by many as Miss KFC, first started working in the fried chicken chain's outlet in Taunton, Somerset, in 1978. She began her career as a cleaner but went on to take on almost every role in the store, including team leader and manager. Taunton Town Council described Mrs Richards as one of the town's 'most loved residents' and said she would be missed. 'All of us at Taunton Town Council are saddened to learn of the passing of one of Taunton's most loved residents, Pauline Richards, aka Miss KFC, the world's longest-serving member of KFC staff and a friendly, well-known face in our town,' the council said. 'She was an excited and incredibly deserving recipient of one of our civic awards back in March this year. 'Our thoughts are with her family and all of those who knew and loved her.' A KFC spokeswoman added: 'We're deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pauline Richards. 'We are supporting Pauline's family, who have asked for their privacy to be respected during this difficult time.'


BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Tributes paid to world's longest-serving KFC worker
Tributes have been paid to the world's longest-serving KFC employee, who has died after working in the same branch for 47 Richards, who was known by many as Miss KFC, first started working in Taunton's East Street restaurant in began her career as a cleaner but went on to take on almost every role in the store, including team leader and have poured in from Taunton residents and businesses who described her as a kind and compassionate woman who had a dry sense of humour. Taunton Town Council said it was saddened to learn of Ms Richards' death and described her as a friendly and well-known face in the town."She was an excited and incredibly deserving recipient of one of our Civic Awards back in March this year," a spokesperson for the council said."Our thoughts are with her family and all of those who knew and loved her." Speaking to BBC Radio Somerset in January, Ms Richards said she did not initially plan to stay at the branch forever but "just enjoyed it"."I love working here, I like meeting people and it's my favourite food, is chicken," she the time, manager Beth Sutton said customers would visit the branch every day purley to see Ms Richards."They call her Nan or Mrs Chicken or Mum," Ms Sutton said. "Everyone really comes in to see her mainly, just as much as they do the chicken." Hundreds of people have posted their condolences on social media after Ms Richard's death was announced."Pauline will never be forgotten," said Wendie Noble. "[I] had the pleasure of working with her at KFC when my children were younger. "[She was] such a kind and compassionate lady who never forgot you and always stopped for a chat."Amy Capon added: "She was a character, always made me chuckle, had a fantastic work relationship with my son also. Such sad news, but take comfort in the fact 90% of the town are grieving with you."The team at Spud Shack in Taunton said Ms Richards will be "missed by everyone" in the area."Pauline was very well known in the town for her dry sense of humour when dealing with people who were a tad intoxicated. Rest in peace Pauline."KFC has been contacted for comment.