The funeral of Commander Roy Francis, founder of the Wells & Walsingham Light Railway, in 1982, died on 26th January after a short illness will be held at 12.30pm on Friday February 13 at St Peter’s Church, Forncett St Peter, NR16 1LT and afterwards at Kingsmuir, Forncett St Mary, NR16 1JJ, next to the steam museum. All are most welcome.
Family flowers only please. Donations to Royal Naval Benevolent Fund or Wells Walsingham Light Railway Support Group via R B Coppings funeral directors, The Street, Poringland, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 7RP.
There will later be a memorial service and unveiling of something at WWLR on his birthday July 2 when Lady Sarah Leicester will be unveiling a memorial, again all are welcome.
Nick Champion, managing director WWLR
