IM Barry Barnes

[David Lettington]

Sad to hear that Barry Barnes, IM for Chess Compositions has died aged 87.

He was a specialist in composing "two-movers", and also the author of a book about Comins Mansfield, as well as a contributor to many publications over the years.

[John Upham]

BCN has written about Barry:


https://britishchessnews.com/2025/01/14 ... viii-1937/

[John Upham]

I've been asked by Mrs Jean Barnes to let you all know about the sad passing of her husband, Barry Peter Barnes
This from Jean and family.
Following his death on Tuesday the 14th of January 2025, Jean Barnes & family wish to announce the funeral of her husband, Barry Peter Barnes, of marsh House, Halling.
Funeral :
Tuesday 18th February 2025 at 13:00
At :
Thames View Crematorium
Gravesend Road
Shorne
Gravesend
DA12 3JH
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JpMuA6KjTQxBG9Sx7
Wake :
Newtown Social Club
Kent Road, (next to the allotments)
Halling
ME2 1BA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EHMGeeCPec9bSK5D6
Tea, coffee and refreshments
Bar available.
Family Flowers only please.
DONATIONS :
Keswick Mountain Rescue Team
Streaming details for the service of Barry Peter Barnes at 13:00 (GMT) on Tuesday 18th February, at Thames View - run by Clarke's Funeral Service Limited are as below.
Website :
https:/watch.obitus.com
Username :
voyo6857
Password :
908417
(Thank you
Sue)