Death of Keith Hilton

4BR has been informed of the death of former CWS Manchester and Foden's cornet player Keith Hilton.

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

4BR has been informed of the death of Keith Hilton, the former cornet player with the CWS Manchester and Foden’s Band, following a period of illness.

Respected

A highly popular and respected bandsman he was well known in North West banding fraternity, helping numerous bands out in a long and distinguished career.

He leaves a wife, Jean and two children. Further details will be published in the near future.

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