The banding movement was saddened to hear of the death on the West of England Regional Championship weekend of Wesley Garner, on the 11th March. He was 78.
Great respect
A former conductor of Solent Concert and Woodfalls Band's amongst others, he was regarded with great respect and affection by all who worked with or under him during his long and very successful musical career.
He was particularly respected in the West of England area for his outstanding commitment to the banding movement, especially with Solent Concert Brass, who led to the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall in 1979 and 1980.
In 1999 he led the band to the West of England Second Section title.
Funeral service
The funeral service is to be held at The Salvation Army, Southsea Citadel, 84 Albert Road, Southsea at 1.30 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Family flowers only please. Donations welcome, cheques made payable to, The Salvation Army or Diabetes UK, c/o
Co-operative Funeralcare
157 Fratton Road
Portsmouth
PO1 5ER
023 9286 3031
