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Death of Bob Kerwick

The death has been announced of the popular contest compere Bob Kerwick.

Bob Kerwick
 

4BR has been informed of the death of the popular compere and North West bandsman Bob Kerwick.

He died in Whiston Hospital, Prescot on Merseyside on the morning Tuesday 27th September following a short illness.

Professional

Known throughout the brass band movement for many years as an informative, highly professional compere at major events including the British Open, Grand Shield, English National, British Open Solo & Quartet Championships and numerous other major and local contesting and concert events, he will be sorely missed by all those who knew and worked with him.

One of the movement's friendliest faces, he spoke many times with 4BR about his compere role...

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Funeral service:

The funeral service will take place on Friday 7th October at 3.00pm at:

St Anne’s Church
Rainhill
Merseyside
L35 OLE

The music will be provided by the members of the Parr St Helens Band, who dedicated their contest performance at the recent Fleetwood Contest to Bob's memory.

Family flowers only and donations to Willowbrook Hospice. Please contact Frank Hodges on 01942 703217.

Players who are interested in playing with the band at the service are welcome and should contact:
Martin Halliwell
07835214722

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