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Tributes paid to Willie Kneale BEM

Thu, 03 Feb 2022


Tributes are being paid to an Island resident who has passed away.

Willie Kneale was a lifelong member of the Manx Labour Party and president of the Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band.

In a statement, the band said: "Willie was a model bandsmen and fiercely loyal to CMSB. Music ran in his blood. In his role as compere he brought joy to thousands of people over the years. The good of the band came first to Willie. He leaves a gap that simply can't be replaced."

In June 2012, Mr Kneale was was awarded a British Empire Medal for this work with armed forces organisations.

 

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