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Death of Peter Rowley

The death of Peter Rowley has been reported.

 

It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Peter Rowley, on the 6th April 2008. He was 70 years old.

He had been ill in hospital for a short time and was found to be suffering from lung cancer.

He was an enthusiastic and well respected trombone player and a dedicated and hard working conductor who worked with a variety of bands in the Staffordshire, Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire areas for over 40 years4BR

Respected

He was an enthusiastic and well respected trombone player and a dedicated and hard working conductor who worked with a variety of bands in the Staffordshire, Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire areas for over 40 years. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Arrangements

The funeral will take place on 16th April 2008 at 11:30am at Bradwell Crematoriam (Chatterley Close, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 8LE) and then afterwards at The Wulstan (Dimsdale Parade East, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 8BU).

All friends of Peter are welcomed by the family.

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