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Roy Newsome funeral details announced

The funeral details for Dr Roy Newsome have been announced.

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Thursday, 13 October 2011

        

The funeral of Dr Roy Newsome will take place at Bury Parish Church on Monday 17th October at 11.00am

There will be a private family cremation.

Welcome

Everyone is welcome to attend and the family have stated that donations for charity in lieu of flowers will be collected at the church.

There will be a reception at the adjoining church hall after the service.

Directions:
www.buryparishchurch.com/howtofindus.htm

        

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