RIP Richard Priestley - Blade

[silverfox]

One of my near neighbours passed away this afternoon Richard Priestley a fellow Blade.

Taken far too soon in his early 50's and one of the good guys!

I'm not sure if he ever ventured on the forum but his son Cole has turned out at forum footy on a number of occasions.

I'll miss him and so will many more!

My thoughts are with Julie, Cole, Ellie and family.

RIP Richard

 

[bricktop]

Sorry to hear that Steve, it always sends a chill through my spine to hear someone has passed away too young. Best wishes to all his family and everyone concerned :-(

 

[dingledog]

Very sad news Steve, condolences to his family.

 

[bramptonblade]

Early 50's....Jesus. Condolences to all his family.

 

[SUFC Handsworth]

Far too young an age... condolences to his family and friends, RIP to a fellow Blade

 

[Bladepicker]

No age. RIP Blade.

 

[sitwell]

My best friend , since we were 7. He's been ill for a while, he introduced me to foxy at portsmouth last year. He told me he put the odd comment on here buy would never tell me who he was Saw him last sunday ,didn't know whether to put anything on here because I didn't know anyone knew him. I'm 52 today an age Rich didn't quite get to , and I will miss him massively. His twin Neil is viewer on here and I'm sure he will appreciate the comments, I will pass them on to the family anyway. Rip Rich xx

 

[silverfox]

My best friend , since we were 7. He's been ill for a while, he introduced me to foxy at portsmouth last year. He told me he put the odd comment on here buy would never tell me who he was Saw him last sunday ,didn't know whether to put anything on here because I didn't know anyone knew him. I'm 52 today an age Rich didn't quite get to , and I will miss him massively. His twin Neil is viewer on here and I'm sure he will appreciate the comments, I will pass them on to the family anyway. Rip Rich xx

Small world Sitwell....but a big family.

 

[JOEYDEE]

Be assured..Blades never die x
RIP Rich ...

 

[Blackheath Blade]

Really sad news, my condolences and thoughts to his family and friends.

 

[Oreyt]

RIP @ UTB

 

[Paqamaq]

RIP... my condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Digger]

Awful news.
RIP Blade.

 

[metty]

Although I didn't know Richard I wish his family and friends all the very best for the future.

 

[LSF]

Sad news. Gone far too young. RIP Richard.

 

[Cambs Blade]

Went to many matches with Richard, shared a few pints and laughs too. Very sad news. RIP Richard.

 

[Blade58]

May I just pass on my deepest sympathy to Richard Priestley's family and friends

Sad, sad news


RIP

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Taken too soon but the memories live on. RIP

 

[DazBlade88]

RIP Blade. Taken far too soon.

 

[Bayingblade]

Deepest sympathy to family and friends. Don't know you Sitters but we PM'd over something a couple of years ago. Thoughts with you too.

Always make the most of what you've got, because you never know when you might lose it.

 

[S6Blade]

Worked with him a few years back, one of the nicest blokes you could wish to meet and a top blade as well.

RIP

 

[covblade]

RIP early 50`s is no age

 

[sitwell]

Spoke to Neil ,Richards twin brother today ,he is very appreciative and moved by the comments ,and says thank you very much. Just got to try and get him posting now.

 

[Lane Ender]

Im 57 youve got try and make every day count.

Condolences RIP

 

[silverfox]

Great turnout this afternoon for a quiet, dignified and moving send off.

I'll raise a drink tonight in Richards name!

 

[sitwell]

It was ,Annies song made an appearance of course. Great get together in the Cross Scythes after. Will miss him at the Lane next season .