Death of popular butcher

THE funeral of popular local butcher, Chris Wren, took place yesterday, Thursday, July 13, at Ludgershall church.

The late Chris Wren, with his ‘Service with a smile’ award in May 2016

Chris, who lived at Brill and ran the butcher’s shop in Buttermarket, Thame, was officially recognised for his good-natured service and helpfulness, when he was voted for by the public, to receive the ‘Service with a Smile’ award at last May’s Thame Town Awards, held at the Barns Centre.

Chris’s death came at the end of an 11 year battle with cancer.