Martin Swallow Funeral Arrangements - Ipswich Town News
The funeral of Supporters Club chairman Martin Swallow will take place on Thursday 24th November at the West Suffolk Crematorium, Risby at 12 noon.
Martin died aged 53 at the end of last month having been diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2020.
Following the service, there will be a wake at Bury Town’s Ram Meadow at 1pm with all welcome, while the family have requested that everyone wear blue and white rather than black to celebrate Martin’s passion for his two clubs, Ipswich Town and Bury Town.
Donations in memory of Martin can be made to the Ipswich Town Foundation for sensory packs via Armstrongs Funeral Services or directly to the Foundation using the following bank account details: Sort code 20-44-51, account number: 63385787.
A page has been created for tributes and pictures of Martin here.
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