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Western Vikings RUFC to mark player's funeral

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Chris Fryer to be laid to rest on Thursday

Western Vikings Rugby Club will be lining the road at the funeral of one of their own this week.

Former player Chris Fryer is being laid to rest at Douglas Borough Crematorium from 1:15pm on Thursday (4 June).

The ceremony is for family only, but his teammates will be standing along the road side, in a socially distanced manner, to pay their respects.

Those wishing to join in are asked by the club to park safely and stick to Covid-19 rules:

The funeral will also be streamed online.

The club announced his passing on 29 April:

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