The family of former team boss and driver Tom Walkinshaw, who has died after a three-year battle with cancer, have released details of a memorial service to be held in his memory.
The service will be held at Gloucester Cathedral on February 4th next year, from Noon.
Walkinshaw saw success as both a driver and a team owner, owned the Arrows F1 team, and was also a keen rugby man, serving as chairman of the English Premiership team owners’ organisation.
The statement released by his widow, Martine, reads:
“Sadly, Tom passed away on Sunday 12th December.
“He had been battling with cancer for three years; he died peacefully with his family at his house in Oxfordshire.
“It was Tom’s wish to have a private family funeral. A Memorial Service will take place in Gloucester Cathedral on Friday 4th February 2011, at 12 noon.
“Martine and the boys are overwhelmed with the lovely messages and tributes which they have received and at the same time are extremely grateful to the media for respecting their privacy at this sad and difficult time.
“Tom’s brave battle with cancer would have been harder without the faultless care he received from the hospital in Brussels, Fondation C.A.R.E. Cavell Action for Research & Expertise and, more recently, the invaluable support from the local Lawrence Home Nursing Team. The family therefore request that should you wish to make a charitable donation, you might like to consider either of these organisations.”