Bill Tilly sadly passed away on November 26. He will be best remembered for his role as general manager at Friday’s of Canterbury, which was part of JP Fruit Distributors Ltd (now JP Fresh).

Friday’s was a renowned local business in its heyday, dealing with the wholesale market. As a Kentish produce supplier and buyer, it supplied retailers, schools and catering establishments throughout Kent and East Sussex, and later moved into the supermarket sector.

Bill ran a very successful business - he was held in very high esteem and will be remembered for always being the perfect gentleman.

His funeral will be held on Monday, December 10, at 12pm at Barham Crematorium. Requests are for family flowers only, but donations can be sent to RNLI via CW Lyons & Co, Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1ND.

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