RAF St Athan Voluntary Band has announced the death of Tim Bourne.

Since being diagnosed in March, Tim has undergone a series of intensive treatments and surgery. He passed away on the evening of Saturday 6th October, aged 51.

Playing career

Tim began his playing career with Burry Port Band and spent his formative years playing for Pembroke Borough Silver Band. On his return to Wales in 1990, Tim returned to Burry Port where he earned great respect as a fabulous and fearsome soprano cornet player.

He also joined the Music Service in Pembrokeshire and was re-united with Pembroke Borough Silver Band as their conductor, resulting in the band's most successful music-making period to date.

He was an incredibly influential teacher who gave so many young people the skills and know-how to go on to become some of the country's finest musiciansBourne family

Influential

He was an incredibly influential teacher who gave so many young people the skills and know-how to go on to become some of the country's finest musicians. He was an inspirational and energetic mentor and colleague who worked tirelessly and selflessly for the Music Service for 21 years.

The Bourne family would like to extend their thanks to all of the people who have sent messages of goodwill and for holding Tim in such high esteem, the fact that he was so well-loved is a great comfort.

Service

For those wishing to join the family in saying goodbye, there will be a short service at Narberth Crematorium at 10.00am on Saturday 13th October and afterwards at The Begelly Arms, Kilgetty.