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| POPULAR AND LOYAL: Rick Fletcher, from West Howe, who has died at the age of 47 |
TRIBUTES have been paid to a local football player who has died aged 47 after battling cancer.
Rick Fletcher turned out for South Kinson Sports for more than 20 years in the Bournemouth Sunday League.
He passed away at Christchurch Hospital and his funeral is being held on Wednesday at Bournemouth Crematorium at 3.30pm.
"I know there will be lots of people there because he was just such a popular and loyal bloke," said long-time friend and team colleague Brian Head.
"We'd like everyone to come in casual clothes, replica football shirts if possible," he added.
"Rick was a real battler and he really thought he was going to beat the illness, even just a few days before. He was a big Manchester United fan.
"They won the premiership last Sunday and he died the following day."
The South Kinson team folded a few years ago said Brian, who served at different times as both club secretary and team manager.
Rick mainly played left back or sweeper and was a talented player.
He was the eldest of six children and lived in Kinson all his life.
He leaves two children, Emma, 12 and Carla, 17.
7:00pm Monday 19th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: poppy60, southbourne on 6:11pm Tue 20 May 08
MY Brother was a great guy who enjoyed life to the full and was so brave right to the end. will be sadly missed by all his family and friends what is our loss is my mums gain. from his little sister Janine
MY Brother was a great guy who enjoyed life to the full and was so brave right to the end. will be sadly missed by all his family and friends what is our loss is my mums gain. from his little sister Janine
Posted by: kelvin miles, bournemouth on 7:16pm Tue 20 May 08
Ive had the pleasure of knowing ricky and his younger brother for several years i knew ricky at his days at sk sports i have to say 1 of the most committed players youd eva meet ,also in a tackle he loved gettin stuck in ,i watched him play for years with my brother neill he was a true gent on and off the pitch ! i express my deepest thoughts to the family he will be missed in football and the community youll be in our thoughts foreva being part of 1 of the best non league teams in bournemouth for years sk sports !!!!!!! utd for the double fletch i know ur be watchin miss you m8
Ive had the pleasure of knowing ricky and his younger brother for several years i knew ricky at his days at sk sports i have to say 1 of the most committed players youd eva meet ,also in a tackle he loved gettin stuck in ,i watched him play for years with my brother neill he was a true gent on and off the pitch ! i express my deepest thoughts to the family he will be missed in football and the community youll be in our thoughts foreva being part of 1 of the best non league teams in bournemouth for years sk sports !!!!!!! utd for the double fletch i know ur be watchin miss you m8
Posted by: grace, bournemouth on 12:05am Wed 21 May 08
He touched a lot of peoples lives with is gorgeous smile,West Howe will not be the same.
He touched a lot of peoples lives with is gorgeous smile,West Howe will not be the same.
Posted by: Emma, England on 11:52am Wed 21 May 08
[bold]bold[/bold] He was the bestest dad in the whole world and i will miss him loads . love you dad x
love Emma x
He was the bestest dad in the whole world and i will miss him loads . love you dad x
love Emma x
Posted by: Emma, England on 12:01pm Wed 21 May 08
im proud to have him as a dad - he will still shine on in many people's life's love and miss him so much
love carla x
im proud to have him as a dad - he will still shine on in many people's life's love and miss him so much
love carla x
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