We are pleased to share an obituary of David Perman, published in The Guardian on 19 October 2026 and written by his brother, Ray Perman.
The obituary celebrates David’s remarkable and varied life – from his distinguished career in journalism and broadcasting to his deep commitment to poetry, publishing, local history and community life, as well as his contribution to Acumen and Rockingham Press.
You can read the obituary here: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/19/david-perman-obituary