Another Massive Evertonian Gone to Join his Idols

[evertony]

Just wanted to pay a little tribute to a massive Evertonian who passed away a couple if weeks ago and who's funeral took place today.
John Brown from Orrell had been a season ticket holder for many years and been attending Goodison for over 60 years. I met him around 20 years ago and have been privileged to sit with him and his great pal Jimmy from Orrell in the Paddock. He was an absolute gentleman of the highest order and really did have the time and patience for everyone, even some of the less than useful players he's seen over the decades. His favourites were Roy Vernon and Tony Kay and of course the Holy Trinity.
The turnout today was testament to Johnny...there wasn't a spare seat or standing space in the Church, what a fitting send-off.

Rest in Peace Gentleman Johnny....Goodison will be missing one of its stars, and Heaven has most definitely gained one.

 

[McBain]

RIP you bloody Ripper of a Man.

 

[kithnou]

RIP to another fellow Blue

 

[Bluerover]

I found this folks.

RIP mate.

It is with great sadness that Orrell Red Triangle CC reports the death of John Brown. He passed away at home during the early hours of today following a short illness in hospital. He was 81 years old.

John was a true stalwart and supporter of the club.

John became a member of Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club in 1972 and took on the role as club secretary following his appointment to the club's management committee, a role which he continued to fulfil for over 40 years.

At the same time as his introduction to the club, John took responsibility for the club's junior section and was instrumental in laying the foundation for the successful junior set up that the club enjoys today.

John also undertook many other roles at the club including a spell as second team umpire. He also had great success as a fund raiser generating many thousands of pounds of grant aid for the club. The funds raised by John have improved the club’s facilities immensely over the years and are now enjoyed by the club's membership and visitors to the club.

Indeed, John played a significant role in the development of the cricket club over the years seeing it progress to a now thriving member of the Liverpool and District Cricket Competition where he was known as being a great ambassador for the club.

John was always a modest man preferring to remain in the background, content in the knowledge that he played his part. However, he did take centre stage on one occasion back in 2006 when he was awarded the inaugural Wigan Borough 'Wilf Brogan Unsung Hero in Sport Award' by Dave Whelan.

John was recognised for all his work at the cricket club and for introducing young people of the local community to our wonderful game. A fitting accolade for John and proud memories for John’s family and the club.

Indeed John’s family have always played their part in supporting the club both on and off the field. His sons and grandsons have all represented Orrell on the field of play and continue to do so. His daughter Liz can often be found providing a helping hand behind the bar.

It would be wrong not to mention John’s other sporting love which was Everton Football Club. As a season ticket holder for many years during the cricket off season John, could be found at Goodison Park supporting the 'Toffees' most Saturdays.

A kind and generous man, John will be sadly missed by all that knew him and the cricket club will be lesser place for his loss.

Condolences go to John’s wife Theresa, his five children, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild and everyone at Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club.

John's funeral service will be held at St James Church, St James Rd, Orrell WN5 7AA on Friday 19th February at 10:00am, followed by interment at St Teresa's Church, College Rd, Upholland WN8 0PY, with all then welcome back at Orrell Red Triangle Cricket Club.

 

[bluelord49]

R.I.P. to a fellow Blue..

 

[rbm]

May God grant our fellow blue rest and peace.

 

[The Esk]

Just wanted to pay a little tribute to a massive Evertonian who passed away a couple if weeks ago and who's funeral took place today.
John Brown from Orrell had been a season ticket holder for many years and been attending Goodison for over 60 years. I met him around 20 years ago and have been privileged to sit with him and his great pal Jimmy from Orrell in the Paddock. He was an absolute gentleman of the highest order and really did have the time and patience for everyone, even some of the less than useful players he's seen over the decades. His favourites were Roy Vernon and Tony Kay and of course the Holy Trinity.
The turnout today was testament to Johnny...there wasn't a spare seat or standing space in the Church, what a fitting send-off.

Rest in Peace Gentleman Johnny....Goodison will be missing one of its stars, and Heaven has most definitely gained one.

Rest in Peace.

The blue section of heaven is getting full!

 

[rbm]

Rest in Peace.

The blue section of heaven is getting full!

True but when you think of it men like Johnny by a lifetime of dignified support have kept alive this great institution that in a real way makes us all brothers. Gives us all a point of reference in an ever changing world. That happens because people give their affection to an institution.

That's why we wish him and all deceased Blues peace and rest. he is not just another old man.....he is one of us. Increasingly in this world that matters. There is no job for life, no wife for life, no anything for life anymore but there is being blue for life and its men like Johnny who have kept that alive for us all. We owe him and all deceased Evertonians. They have given us something precious.

R.I.P.

 

[The Esk]

True but when you think of it men like Johnny by a lifetime of dignified support have kept alive this great institution that in a real way makes us all brothers. Gives us all a point of reference in an ever changing world. That happens because people give their affection to an institution.

That's why we wish him and all deceased Blues peace and rest. he is not just another old man.....he is one of us. Increasingly in this world that matters. There is no job for life, no wife for life, no anything for life anymore but there is being blue for life and its men like Johnny who have kept that alive for us all. We owe him and all deceased Evertonians. They have given us something precious.

R.I.P.

Very nicely said mate, I agree totally.

 

[orly]

True but when you think of it men like Johnny by a lifetime of dignified support have kept alive this great institution that in a real way makes us all brothers. Gives us all a point of reference in an ever changing world. That happens because people give their affection to an institution.

That's why we wish him and all deceased Blues peace and rest. he is not just another old man.....he is one of us. Increasingly in this world that matters. There is no job for life, no wife for life, no anything for life anymore but there is being blue for life and its men like Johnny who have kept that alive for us all. We owe him and all deceased Evertonians. They have given us something precious.

R.I.P.

I tell you what mate, hair-raising on the back of the neck stuff that line there - brilliant stuff. He was lucky to have a friend like you.