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Jan 09 2023

Muriel Higgs

Author: SMG Webmaster

I am sorry to report the death of Muriel Higgs.  Muriel learnt to ring at St Paul’s, Birmingham and later rang at St Edburgha, Yardley, she was elected to the Guild in 2007.  Muriel died peacefully at the age of 92 on Thursday, 5th January.

Please keep Muriel’s family and friends in your thoughts.

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