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John Joseph Harold "Bomber" Sims

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Published by paper from May 27 to Jun. 2, 2011.

Late of Coton-In-The-Elms Passed away peacefully on 23rd May 2011, aged 88 years. Treasured Husband of Margaret, loving Step-Father of Margaret & Ian, also a special 'Grandad' and 'Great-Grandad'. Funeral Thursday 2nd June, service 10.45 a.m. in the Anglesey Chapel, Bretby Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in memory payable to R.S.P.C.A. (Burton) may be forwarded c/o Murray's Funeral Directors, 23 York Street, Burton, DE14 2LX. Tel: 562299.

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