Lascelle Barrow has passed away at the age of 79
On Friday, May 23, FESPA announced the death of honorary board member and past president Lascelle Barrow.
Known as Las, he passed away on May 22 at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness.
Mr Barrow served as president of FESPA from 1992 to 1996, and from 2013 to 2015. He also served on the Finance and new Business Committees and made ongoing contributions to FESPA’s business strategy. His contributions were recognised when he was made an honorary board member in 2022.
Over the past three decades, Mr Barrow helped reshape FESPA and was instrumental in its growth. His understanding of the future potential of digital wide format production helped to launch the FESPA Digital event in 2006.
As a long-standing director of the FESPA UK Association, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the role of FESPA’s member associations in creating value for print businesses at grass roots level. He also steered the licensing of the FESPA brand to national associations, increasing visibility of the FESPA brand globally.
FESPA CEO, Neil Felton, said: “With Las’s passing, we say ‘farewell’ to someone who has been the beating heart of FESPA. He had a razor-sharp mind and an unshakeable focus on steering us forward – motivated by his passion for print, his desire to help print entrepreneurs like himself, and his confidence in the transformative potential of technology.
“Working with Las was an object lesson in forthright communication. He never minced his words, and many of us remember strident discussions with him, where he inevitably came out on top, thanks to his unique skill at cutting immediately to the heart of the issue. His commitment, energy and presence will be sorely missed by the global FESPA family. Our sincerest condolences go to Lascelle’s wife Myrtle, his children, their extended family and friends, and his Augustus Martin colleagues.”
