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Open invitation to funeral service

by isleofman.com 7th October 2010

The Isle of Man is being invited to say goodbye to its most famous resident.

Sir Norman Wisdom died in a Ballasalla nursing home at the age of 95 on Monday evening, sparking tributes from around the world.

His funeral will be held later this month, and could bring Douglas to a standstill as his cortege travels along the promenade.

Although his family and friends will be holding a private burial ceremony, a spokesman says the whole Island is welcome to attend a service and reception.

Mourners will be able to pay their respects to Sir Norman on Friday, October 22.

A horse-drawn hearse will leave the Onchan end of Douglas promenade at 1.35pm, before travelling into the town centre.

There will then be a service at St George's Church starting at 2pm, followed by a reception to be held at Sir Norman's Bar, at the Sefton Hotel.

Both the service and reception will be open to the public.

Posted by isleofman.com
Thursday 7th, October 2010 08:45pm.

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