Memorial evening to celebrate the life of popular businessman

A memorial event is set to pay tribute to a “local personality” and businessman who died earlier this year.Peter ‘Billy’ Bunting passed away in late January, with his funeral service taking place at Lynn Minster in February.He owned the B&B Engineering garage on the North Lynn Industrial Estate, and was a member of the Lynn Conservative Club.

Billy was also a “much-loved” husband to Anne and a devoted father to Michael, Jemma and Laura.He had six grandchildren – Cathy, Ashley, Michael, Molly-Ann, Harry and Ruby – and was a great-grandad to Jaxon, Albie and Elodie.On March 28, the Conservative Club on London Road will host a special event in his memory, while also raising funds for Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK. Soul music will be the theme of the night, as Billy was a big fan of the genre.Tickets can be purchased in advance at the club for £6, or by phoning Billy’s good friend Ken Bloom on 01553 840819.Donations for the raffle are currently being accepted for anybody with anything that could make a good prize.