A former trombone player with amongst others, Urmston & Davyhulme, Denton Original, Mirrlees Works, Greenalls Brewery, Pemberton Old and Blackburn & Darwen, Graham Woodward passed away on Saturday 24th August at the John Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth.

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A spokesperson told 4BR: "Graham was a popular and hard working player, and also held key positions at Blackburn & Darwen, including being a highly respected Band Chairman."

Graham retired from playing in 1998, and in 1999 was made an honorary life Vice President of the band. In later years he especially enjoyed attending the band’s concerts.

Graham was a popular and hard working player, and also held key positions at Blackburn & Darwen, including being a highly respected Band ChairmanSpokesperson

Funeral arrangements

The funeral will take place on Friday 6th September at the Pleasington Crematorium at 10.30am.

The family have requested no flowers but should you wish to, the family would appreciate donations to actionpulmonaryfibrosis.org