Death of Kirkby stalwart

The death has been announced of Kirkby Colliery's Les Knowles.

Friday, 24 June 2011

4BR has been informed of the death of Kirkby Colliery Welfare Band stalwart Les Knowles.

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The popular euphonium player died on Thursday 16th June and will be greatly missed by family, friends and the brass banding world. .

He was totally dedicated to his music and everyone loved him. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our deepest sympathies are with his wife BerylSpokesperson

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A spokesperson told 4BR: "He was totally dedicated to his music and everyone loved him. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our deepest sympathies are with his wife Beryl."

The funeral will be held at St. Albans Church in Forest Town at 12.00 on Thursday 30th June. Only family flowers but donations will be given to Macmillan nursing.

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