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Death of Ratby stalwart

The death of Phil Plant a stalwart of the Ratby Co-operative Band has been announced.

 

The death of Phil Plant has been announced.

Constant drive

Phil was a father, grandfather, friend and colleague and is now forever reunited with his beloved Violet. Phil was a stalwart with his constant drive, commitment and enthusiasm to the Ratby Co-operative Band and was fundamental and core to the organisation's success and ethos.

As one bandsman described him: "A great man who will be missed by all."

A great man who will be missed by allRatby Co-operative Band

Funeral details

The funeral will take place on Thursday 22nd January, 1pm at St Philip & St James Church, Ratby. Family and friends are then invited back to the Bull's Head in Ratby. If you would like to play at the service, please contact: Becky Moss on tingle_trom@hotmail.com

Messages of condolence can be sent to steven.greenall@ratbyband.com and all messages will be forwarded to the family.

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