Office still in shock over postman's death

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A postman who collapsed while delivering mail in Lincoln died of natural causes, a post mortem has revealed.

Father-of-two Graham Bennett, 47, died last Monday, July 15, despite the efforts of paramedics to revive him.

Temperatures on the Ermine estate on that day while he was delivering the post reached around 25°C.

But Lincolnshire Police have confirmed a post-mortem has revealed he died of natural causes.


Mr Bennett, who lived at Saxilby, leaves a wife, Fiona.

Tributes have poured in on social networking site Facebook, with many of Mr Bennett's friends leaving comments.

Lee Marshall Ritchie said: "Will miss you Graham, it was a pleasure to work alongside you in my time at RM.

"Your passing leaves our office in shock and we are still struggling to comprehend everything that's gone on. R.I.P my friend."

Andy Burges posted: "Shocked. Can't believe it RIP mate."

Royal Mail declined to comment on online reports alleging that Mr Bennett had been forced out on a delivery round because of staff shortages.

But it said in a statement: "Everyone at the Royal Mail is deeply saddened by our colleague's untimely death.

"He was a highly valued member of the team in the Lincoln delivery office.

"Graham worked primarily on indoor duties, with occasional outdoor delivery work.

"He will be very much missed and our thoughts are very much with his family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time."

Communication Workers' Union general secretary Billy Hayes said: "Graham had worked for the Royal Mail for almost three decades.

"Having worked for Royal Mail for almost 30 years, Graham worked on an indoor duty but occasionally went out on delivery when required.

"The union is not aware of any illness or disability that Graham may have suffered.

"Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family."

[maisymoo04]

So sad R.I.P

[Lincox]

Apparently those who are attending the funeral are allowed to cut off early, but have to return to complete. Normal sympathetic management in Lincoln.

[R@YAL F@IL]

Apparently those who are attending the funeral are allowed to cut off early, but have to return to complete. Normal sympathetic management in Lincoln.

Shocking to hear this, also the lack of sympathy from R.M.