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Death of Stalybridge stalwart

The death has been announced of Keith Greenwood, a stalwart of the North West banding scene.

Keith Greenwood
 

The Stalybridge Old Band has announced the death of Keith Greenwood, who passed away aged 74 on Thursday, 21st January at the Willow Wood Hospice in Tameside.

Highlights

Keith started playing the Eb tuba at Tintwistle in 1973, before moving to Lees & Glodwick Band where in 1988, he enjoyed both an Area win and an appearance at the National Final — one of the highlights of his banding life.

He also played with Zion Methodists Oldham, Denton, Hollinworth, Uppermill, Dobcross Silver and Freizland Bands, before moving to Stalybridge Old in 2005, where for the last five years he was a respected Band Chairman and Trustee.

Family

Other personal banding highlights came with playing at the Menim Gate, watching the band win £1,000 in coming runner-up at the Butlins Championship this year, and having his whole family playing in the same band at the same time.

Keith leaves his wife Audrey, son Paul and daughter Julie, plus both their families and grandchildren.

Well known

Keith and Audrey were well known within the North West Brass Band Association, where for numerous years they were members of the organising team at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool for the North West Regional contests. Keith laid out the stages and seating, whilst Audrey ran the registration tables.

The funeral will take place on Thursday, 4th February at Holy Trinity Church, Stalybridge centre at 2.00pm followed by cremation at Dukinfield Crematorium at 3.30pm4BR

Funeral

The funeral will take place on Thursday, 4th February at Holy Trinity Church, Stalybridge centre at 2.00pm followed by cremation at Dukinfield Crematorium at 3.30pm.

A band made up of anyone who wishes to play will march him from the Crematorium gates playing his favourite march, 'Punchinello'.

Anyone wanting to play, please attend at the Crematorium at 3.15pm to form up with a copy of the music.

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