York Railway Institute Band has informed 4BR of the death of Trevor Bousfield.

Legacy

Trevor had a long and successful association with the band as player, conductor and teacher and has left a legacy of fine arrangements.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Our sincere condolences go to his wife Joan, sons Ian and Howard, twin brother Brian and to all his family and friends."

A very quiet and caring man who will be missed by all his family and close friends4BR

Tribute

Trevor spent his early life playing cornet with Rowntrees Brass Band and trumpet in the York Dance Band scene and ran his own Dance Band with his twin brother Brian.

Whilst serving his National Service, he was assigned to the Signals Band where he had numerous opportunities to play for many dignitaries. For a while Trevor took a break from the music scene in York to bring up his two sons Ian and Howard.

Dedicated

He dedicated this time to teaching Ian, Principal Trombone with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Howard, cornet player and conductor of Greenalls Band, Rowntree Mackintosh and York Railway Institute.

During this period he was invited to conduct both York Railway Institute and Rowntree Mackintosh Bands. At this point he spent many hours arranging and composing music for brass band.

Trevor decided for the latter part of his life to concentrate on spending time with his wife Joan, perfecting his skills as a craftsman in wood and enjoying his caravan by the sea in Filey on the East Coast.

A very quiet and caring man who will be missed by all his family and close friends.

Funeral arrangements:

Friday July 15th 11.00am
Bishopthorpe Parish Church, York
Donations to St Leonards Hospice, Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1GL.