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Funeral of Thomas Pearse

The funeral of Lydbrook euphonium player Thomas Pearse is to be held early next year.

Lydbrook
  The funeral will take place on 7th January.

The funeral of Lydbrook Band player Thomas Pearse is to be held on Wednesday 7th January at 1.15pm at Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh (BS37 8RF) in the Waterside Chapel.

A celebration of his life will be held in the hospitality suites at the Crematorium following the service. The dress code for is whatever people feel comfortable with. Thomas passed away on the 26th November.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu will be shared between Lydbrook Band and Sunflower Suicide Support, both registered charities.

Thoughts

The band stated: "Thomas was a bright and well-liked young man with an abundance of natural musical talent. As well as playing with Lydbrook, he was always happy to step in and help other bands across the Forest of Dean and South Wales."

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