Christopher Spence funeral service to take place next month

Christopher Spence died on September 13 at the age of 84. His funeral service will take place on Friday, October 8 at St Mary's Church in Chieveley, near Newbury. He was a founder director of the British Horseracing Board and owner-breeder of Ascot Gold Gup winner Celeric.

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Christopher Spence's funeral service will take place on Friday, September 24. The requiem mass will be at St Peters in Chains Catholic Church in Doncaster at 9.30 am, followed by an internment at Rose Hill Crematorium at 11 am and a reception in the function suite at Doncasters Golf Club from 12 pm to 3 pm. Donations on the day will go to St Johns Hospice.