Chris Kippin – updated funeral arrangements

We are very sorry to announce the death of one of our most distinguished ringers, Chris Kippin, on 18th July 2024 after a short illness. Our thoughts and deep sympathies are with Heather and family.

Many tributes will be paid to Chris, who was an extremely talented, yet patient and modest man.

Chris’s daughter Eleanor writes:

“As many of you will already know Dad died on Thursday after a short illness. All the letters, emails and messages that have poured in show how much he meant to so many people.

You don’t need me to tell you what an amazing man Chris was. Talented, enterprising, imaginative, capable and a man who gave so much to our community in so many ways.

In the spirit of true Kippin efficiency we already have funeral details. Monday 12th August, Cleobury Mortimer parish church, 11:30am. Please let me know if you are planning to come using ekippin@gmail.com

Everyone has been so very kind. Our nurse at the hospital, Ashley (the rector, not Fortey!) and our Funeral Director have given exceptional pastoral care at the same time as getting on with the business parts of their jobs. I was also incredibly grateful that a test match started on Thursday which meant our car journey home from the hospital was accompanied by the TMS team.”

If you are intending to attend the funeral please could you let Eleanor know, ekippin@gmail.com.

Parking – please use a car park if possible, there are two town car-parks in Childe Road and a car-park for the leisure centre in Love Lane.

Ringing – before the service will be done by the local band – ringers from the Hereford DG are welcome to join this ringing. After the service there will be four touches by pre-planned bands followed by general ringing.

Family flowers only/No specific dress code.