'True gentleman’ from St Matthew’s Church inspires next generation of choristers
By MEMBERS of St Matthew’s Church Choir in Stretton will present a ‘true gentleman’ with a picture-perfect gift to mark his contribution to the community. The group of choristers, who sing at the church on Stretton Road every Sunday morning, are putting together a special collage of photographs for Fred Owen, who retired at the beginning of this year at the age of 91. The idea, led by fellow chorister Sue Fitzpatrick, will feature photographs of previous events the choir have been involved in over the years. She said: “I am making the collage because I wanted to mark Fred’s contribution to the church over many years. “I didn’t want to give a bought ornament or cake, I wanted something that would give him pleasure remembering the various choirs through the ages.” Fred, who joined the choir at aged eight, has lived in Stretton for the duration of his life and attended The Old School, now The School House Bed and Breakfast, on Stretton Road. Owens Corner roundabout, in Appleton, is named after Fred’s family, who owned a number of businesses on the north side of Acton Avenue during the early 1900s and while they are no longer there, the Owen name remains. Fred and his wife Pat have been married for 62 years and have been an important part of the Church community for a number of years. Nev Snodgrass, member of the St Matthew’s Church Choir, said: “I’ve sang and sat next to Fred in St Matthew’s Church Choir for more than 30 years and can honestly say he has been an inspiration to me and many others during this time. “A true gentleman, always on time, very smartly dressed, with a kind word for everyone. While a quiet and reserved man, you could always clearly hear him singing out the bass line.” April 9, 2018 at 06:00AM via Warrington Guardian | News http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/16143308._True_gentleman____from_St_Matthew___s_Church_inspires_next_generation_of_choristers/?ref=rss Lymm Aerial Installers of Warrington
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