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Funeral service for Tredegar tuba player

The details of the funeral service for Tredegar tuba player Gwyndreath Press have been announced.

Gwyn Press
 

The funeral of Tredegar Town Band’s popular BBb tuba player Gwyndreath Press, who died aged 48 on Thursday 22nd January, has been announced.

Service

The service will be held Tuesday 10th February at Calfaia Chapel, Station Road, Ystradgynlais, SA9 1NT, starting at 11.45am.

It will be followed by a cremation service at Margam Crematorium, Longlands Lane, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2NR, starting at 1.30pm.

Band

The family have requested that brass band made up of Gwyn’s friends and colleagues play at the Ystradgynlais service.

The family have requested that brass band made up of Gwyn’s friends and colleagues play at the Ystradgynlais service4BR

Contact:

Could those wishing to make themselves available to play, please contact David Thomas at:
daitwm@hotmail.co.uk or on 07968 509990

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