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IWMD Liverpool Pay Tribute To Piper Bob Now Passed Away


It is with great sadness that Unionsafety has been advised of the passing of Bob Lynch, Piper and stalwart supporter of the Liverpool International Workers Memoriable Day for many years; playing at the annual event held at St Georges Dock Building memorial on the Strand.


Announcing Bob's passing away in December 22nd, event organiser John Flanagan from Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group said,

"It is with sincere and great sadness that I write to you with the news of Bobby Lynch, our official Piper who played the Lament for many years at our IWMD event passed away on 22nd December.

I have been informed by Mr. Jay Axon, his  friend and Piper of Bobby's funeral arrangements, Jay has asked me to inform all his Trade Union friends of his passing. Please forward to anyone who knew Bobby.

Bobby was a staunch supporter of our IWMD event. His powerful evocative playing of several laments during the proceeding became a hallmark to all of those who attended the ceremony. He will be sadly missed and always remembered."

 

Bobby's funeral will be held at the 

Rosemary Chapel
Springwood Crematorium
Springwood Avenue
Liverpool
 L25 7UN

Friday 16th January, 12.00 noon.

 

 

 

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