In Memoriam - WMVC choristers who have passed away
in recent years.
The
kindly word of greeting, the twinkle in the eye, the expression of
encouragement, the uproarious joke, maybe a thousand things that enriched
our lives. What binds us still is the shared experience of what it means to belong to
our fellowship. The memory of those who have departed this life stays with
us. They
have done their bit, yet they remain in our affections, a part of our common purpose, and our
unity. The laughter and warmth live on in our hearts. When we achieve success, they are there with us celebrating.
2004
Ron Bathers - 2nd tenor, who
joined in 1980, passed away just before the Autumn Concert 2004.
Duncan Campbell - 2nd tenor, in
his hundredth year, our oldest member, joined in 1966.
Tom Townsend who had
been the choir librarian since 1994.
2005
John Smith - (April 2005) former 2nd tenor, joined in 1983, and in recent
years moved away to live in North Wales.
Graham Williams - Bass. A stalwart of the choir, who passed away suddenly
on the 26th November at the age of seventy-nine.
2006
Jack Hartley - (July 2006) former member who moved away from
Warrington to live in the Preston area in the mid 1980s, and subsequently joined
Leyland MVC.
Rev. Dr. Alan Shaw - (August 2006) after a long illness. Another stalwart
of the choir's bass section.
2007
Denys Handley - (January 2007) after illness. A former long serving member
of the bass section of the choir.
Stanley Wood - (March 2007) after a long illness. An enthusiastic
musician in all matters choral and brass.
2008
David Thomson - (January 2008) after a long illness. A former long serving
member of the second tenor section of the choir who joined in 1968.
Alan Smith (May 2008) - Former member who sang in the 1st
tenor section. He never allowed his visual impairment to discourage
him, and made a valuable contribution to the choir.
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