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Funeral details announced for Diane Hastings

The funeral details for the former secretary of the East Anglian Brass Band Association have been released.

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  The funeral details for Dianne Hastings have been announced

It has been announced that the funeral service of Dianne Hastings will take place at St. Andrew's Church, Rushmere St. Andrew on Thursday, December 6th at 12 noon, followed by interment at Rushmere St. Andrew Lawn Cemetery.

The funeral reception will take place at Greshams, 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich, IP4 3QJ.

Tributes and donations

Floral tributes or donations, if desired, for East Anglian Brass Band Association(Registered Charity Number 1062760).

Cheques made payable to EABBA, may be sent c/o. Meredith Greengrass Funeral Service, 9 Marriotts Walk, Stowmarket. IP14 1AF. Tel: 01449 612765.

A brass band made up of players from East Anglia will be providing the music at the service.

If you would like to play at the service please email administration@eabba.org.uk with your details.

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