Bill Tarmey's funeral to take place next week

The funeral of Coronation Street actor Bill Tarmey will take place next week in Ashton-under-Lyne.

His funeral will take place on Tuesday 27th November from 1pm at Albion United Reformed Church on Stamford Street East, Ashton-under-Lyne.

And Bill Tarmey's family have asked that donations are made in his memory to Brain Tumour Research, in place of sending flowers.

A fundraising page has also been set up at www.justgiving.com/BillTarmey for people to donate to the charity.

In a statement, Mr Tarmey's family thanked his friends, colleagues and members of the public for the messages of 'condolence, comfort and support' they had received since the star's death.

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