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Post by Sparky on Oct 20, 2015 8:04:49 GMT
I have heard that Roy Wells passed away last night and post here as Roy was well known in several Sussex Leagues and indeed for his time on the Sussex Committee.
He gave tireless effort and commitment to Bar Billiards throughout the years I knew him, (Crawley, Horsham & Mid-Sussex I know) and, typically, refused to give up such commitment right to the end, with Mid-Sussex, and earned my respect and friendship.
RIP Roy
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Post by doug on Oct 20, 2015 8:20:03 GMT
RIP Roy. Another gentleman of the game gone.
Doug
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2015 9:26:20 GMT
Roy was another victim of that dreaded 'big C'. He was a fighter and had struggled on for a year. But it's still a big shock for us all when the inevitable happens.
As Graham says, Roy loved his bar billiards and had put in tireless effort as an administrator for three leagues over the years. He will be remembered long into the future.
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
RIP Roy
tommo and Margo xx
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Post by BB Warrior on Oct 20, 2015 11:16:15 GMT
 news indeed, as Tommo and Sparky have both said Roy did so much for Bar Billiards over a long period of time for several leagues and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. RIP Roy |
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Post by Ros on Oct 20, 2015 12:56:27 GMT
What sad news.
We will miss Roy greatly - as a friend and team mate in Mid Sussex, Horsham and Mid Sussex Interleague and as my former mixed doubles partner in Horsham.
Roy did so much for the game and was still "in harness" for Mid Sussex league until just a few weeks ago.
Our sympathies go to his family.
Ros & Trevor
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Post by Q on Oct 20, 2015 16:17:54 GMT
When I think of Mid Sussex League I always think of Roy, he fought that disease just like he fought on the bar billiard table, it was just one game he couldn't win.
RIP Roy, you'll be missed but never forgotten
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Post by iang on Oct 20, 2015 17:24:13 GMT
As all have said Roy was a prominent figure in the Leagues and did so much holding key positions during the years, he wanted to remain involved in Mid Sussex right to the end even though he had many health issues he stood for election at last years AGM. Sadly he didn't get to carry on, he always championed the normal player and fought for what was right and fair.
Our thoughts go out to all his Family at this time.
RIP Roy you will be a hard act to follow.
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Post by davejones on Oct 20, 2015 18:53:23 GMT
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Roy. He was a true gent and passionate about the game.
My condolences to Roy's family
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Post by iang on Oct 22, 2015 18:48:05 GMT
I have been informed that Roy's Funeral will take place on Thursday 5th November at 2.15 at Crawley Crematorium followed by a wake at The Windmill Gossops Green.
His Daughter has said that they would like Bar Billiards to be played and they would love as many of his fellow Bar Billiards Players as possible to come.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2015 20:21:59 GMT
Thanks Ian,
To add, then, that the table will be put on freeplay for the duration.
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Post by bigtj on Oct 22, 2015 22:30:56 GMT
Sad news indeed RIP Roy, will miss the funeral as in Jersey, but will raise a glass.
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Post by Ros on Oct 23, 2015 8:13:54 GMT
What a shame that so many of Roy's friends and family will be in Jersey at the time of the funeral. I'm really upset that I won't be able to go.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2015 14:00:06 GMT
I have been informed that Roy's Funeral will take place on Thursday 5th November at 2.15 at Crawley Crematorium followed by a wake at The Windmill Gossops Green. This further message received from Roy's daughter............. No flowers please, but donations to St Catherines Hospice would be welcomed: either on the actual day, or can be sent by cheque via: The Martins Funeral Directors, 38/40 Broadfield Barton, Crawley RH11 9BA |
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Post by Alan Messer on Nov 4, 2015 9:38:26 GMT
I worked alongside Roy on the Sussex Exec. He was a smashing bloke and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My condolences to family members at this sad time. I am away in Derbyshire at the time of the funeral but will raise a glass to Roy on the 5th.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2015 19:38:13 GMT
Well, the funeral/celebration of Roy's life took place today and a tasteful service with some nice touches was followed by the anticipated wake, with friends and family gathering at the Windmill. It was good to see quite a few make it over from Mid Sussex.
A sumptuous buffet was followed with a series of knockabout b-b games which ended fittingly with a challenge between daughters Justine and Tudor for the remaining spectators, with Tudor running out a last-ball winner against Canada's number one !
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news indeed, as Tommo and Sparky have both said Roy did so much for Bar Billiards over a long period of time for several leagues and will be greatly missed.
