Brian Priestley RIP

Dear Friends,

We’re still processing the loss of my dear Dad Brian Priestley.  Thank you to those that have sent lovely messages and shared memories you had with him.  It’s comforting to know that he was well loved by family and friends.  We’ve actually enjoyed going through his photos and belongings.  They’re a great representation of a long and happy life lived to the full.

Many of you may know that Dad wasn’t a religious man and so he opted for a Pure Cremation instead of a traditional funeral.  He spoke openly about his wishes many times and said that instead of a funeral service, he’d like us to gather family and friends for an afternoon of good food, drink and of course jazz music!

Therefore, we have arranged a Memorial Gathering in Dad’s honour on Saturday, 15th March, 2-4pm, at High Lane Conservative Club.  We hope as many of you as possible can join us to help to celebrate his life and make it as happy an occasion as possible.  No need to wear black and all jazz umbrellas are welcome!

For those that aren’t familiar, the venue address is: High Lane Conservative Club, 23 Buxton Rd, High Lane, Stockport SK6 8DR.

We have a Condolence Book and we’d love everyone to fill it with photos, memories or just anything you want to say.  You are welcome to e-mail contributions to me, or else write something on the day if you will be attending in person. 

Please let me know by e-mail to ang.benson@hotmail.co.uk if you plan to attend the Memorial Gathering, just so we have a rough ideal of numbers for the caterers.

Please share this invitation to as many of Dad’s friends as possible, as I only have contact details for a few.

We hope to see you all soon,

Angela & Ben, Phil & Katie

xxxxxx