In Memoriam

Message from Tony Ellis 19th October 2024 – I have recently had a phone call from Vic Byrne informing me of the death of our member Peter Chilkes. Our sincere condolences go to Peter’s family and friends.

Heard via Derek Hunt that Robert Oatham has passed way. The funeral was in August.

Ricky Watson 2nd February 2023 – I have just received the very sad news that one of our members Ricky Watson, passed away on Thursday morning. We send sincere condolence to all his friends and family.  Ken Perry

Ken Fox 8th January 2023 – I have just received a phone call informing me of the death of Ken Fox.
Ken although not a current member, supported the Association for many years. Ken  and Peggy were also very strong supporters on the Vice Presidents Tour and tourists spent many happy hours with them both. Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy’s go out to Peggy and family. Tony Ellis 

Eddie Dennison 28th December 2022 – I have just received the very sad news that one of our members Eddie Dennison, passed away yesterday. 

Norman McDonald 17th December 2022 – Norman suddenly passed away earlier this week. Norman had been a member of the Association since 2010 and will be sorely missed.

Alan Francis 16th November 2022 – As many of you will know, Alan Francis passed away suddenly a few weeks ago. Alan had been a member of the Association since 2009 and was well respected throughout the Chelmsford district. He also served as an auditor of the Associations accounts in recent years. He was very helpful to me during my years as your Match Secretary, turning out on numerous occasions at the very last moment when we were short of players. He will be sorely missed. Ken Perry

Peter Russell 7th January 2022 – t is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the passing of Peter Russell, a long-time member and a Past President of the Essex Vice Presidents’ Association.Peter passed away on December 17th 2001 although we have only just found out due to the terrible postal service we are receiving at present.

George Coster 1st January 2022 – We are sorry to have to announce the death of George Coster. George was President in 2005 and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.