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Ken Johnson funeral details announced

Funeral details for the late Ken Johnson have been announced.

Grimethorpe
 

Sunday, 08 June 2014

        

The funeral details for the former Grimethorpe Colliery Band soprano cornet player Ken Johnson have been released.

Details

The funeral will take place on Friday 20th June at 2:45pm at All Saints Church, Woodlands, Doncaster. DN6 7RB

Anyone wishing to play for a memorial band during the service is requested to contact Stan Lippeatt (Ken’s nephew) onstan.lippeatt@btinternet.com

        

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