CrownhillNewsDONATIONS TO LOCAL CHARITIESDONATIONS TO LOCAL CHARITIES Family Owned Funeral Directors Makes Christmas Charity DonationsFamily owned funeral directors Walter C. Parson, with nine branches across the South West, and a tenth soon to open in Exeter, has again this year opted to make charitable donations in lieu of Christmas cards and gifts. The firm’s Area Managers chose the charities which they would like to support locally, with a total donation of £800.John Ware, Managing Director’s Assistant said “we are delighted to be able to support local causes at this time of year, with a donation of £200 to each of four charities. Our manager’s in the Plymouth area chose to support YMCA Plymouth, to support the great work they do, particularly with young people in our local community.”David Fowell, Area Manager for South East Cornwall chose to donate to Cornwall Air Ambulance, whilst Peter Davey, manager of the Tavistock office, chose to support Tavistock Area Support Services.Darren Lapthorn, Area Manager for Newton Abbot and Torquay, chose to donate to Children and Families in Grief, which adds to the funds they have raised for the charity through their annual Memorial Service which took place on 9th December.John added “I hope that our donations will benefit these fantastic local charities within the communities in which we serve our families.” Pictured Left to Right:Harriet Park (Funeral Director, Crownhill), Paul Ford (Cornwall Air Ambulance), John Coates (YMCA), Tori Bearham (YMCA), John Ware (Managing Director’s Assistant, WCP), Andy Lyle (TASS), Peter Davey (Funeral Director, Tavistock).