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Funeral of Charles Shipp

The funeral of the highly respected player and conductor Charles Shipp has been announced.

Charles Shipp
  The funeral of Charles Shipp will be held on 20th February

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

        

4BR has been informed that the funeral of the respected bandsman Charles Shipp will be held at on Thursday 20th February.

It will be held at West Suffolk Crematorium, Risby, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 6RR) at 3.00pm. It will be followed by light refreshment within the grounds.

Charles Shipp passed away peacefully on Friday 3rd January.

        

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