David Kirby OBE Tribute

Celebrating the Life of Our Founder, David Kirby OBE

Following the sad news of our founder’s passing, David’s family have kindly asked us at OPA Cancer Charity to share the arrangements for his memorial service.

Memorial Service
24th July 2026 at 11:30am
Temple Fields Cemetery
Temple Lane
Temple Balsall
B93 0AL

Lunch afterwards
Hogarth’s Hotel
Four Ashes Road
Dorridge
B93 8QE

RSVP to [email protected] by: 1st July 2026

Our thoughts are with David’s family, friends, and all who knew him at this difficult time.

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