Death of Richard Ferris

The death has been reported of one of great characters of Leicestershire banding.

Tuesday, 26 August 2014

4BR has been informed of the death of Richard ‘Dick’ Ferris, one of the best loved characters of Leicestershire banding, who died Wednesday 20th August 2014, aged 93.

World traveller

Dick started his banding life playing euphonium with the Shropshire Light Infantry, with whom he travelled the world.

As a proud and loyal bandsman and conductor he enjoyed lifelong associations with just two local bands: Barlestone Victoria and Ratby Silver.

Dick will be sadly missed by all his family and many banding friendsfamily spokepserson

Sadly missed

A family spokesperson told 4BR: "Dick will be sadly missed by all his family and many banding friends."

There will be a small private family funeral, whilst a memorial concert is planned for later in the year to celebrate his life.

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