Fred Prideaux
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Posted on 25-01-2012 02:12
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Sadly, I have to report the death of the league's oldest player. Fred who was 82, passed away last night (Monday).
He had suffered a short bout of ill health, but prior to that was still playing pool the week before Christmas.
I am sure there are many of you out there in CDPL land who knew Fred, and I am sure a few of you have stories to tell too....he was a gentleman and a character....
Our thoughts go out to his widow, June, at this difficult time. |
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Posted on 27-01-2012 22:42
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Well said Jason and absolutely right the point is as far as I am aware there is no-one who has a bad word to say about Fred.
One quick story from a year or so back we (Penge Con Clu needing 3 frames to guarantee us the League 4 title in the final match of the season edged a very nervy 2-1 up on a very dodgy table after the first 3 frames, then up steps Fred opponent breaks and then Fred proceeds to produce one of the best clearences I have ever seen with balls flying into pockets from all angles and the league was won there and then.
You will be missed Fred. |
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Posted on 01-02-2012 07:17
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The funeral will be on Friday 10th February... I don't know details as regards flowers/donations etc...will advise... |
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Posted on 02-02-2012 16:57
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i first meet fred when micky samuels asked if i wanted to play for the west bec conservative club .. and have to say what a true gentleman he was ... once of the finest players ive ever known to grace a snooker table as well as pool ...fred your be sadly missed and my thoughts go out to june and his family ...
am not sticking my acheivements down the list is too long lmao |
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Posted on 05-02-2012 06:59
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good bless FRED,always played the game in the right spirit,a tough competitor n a true gent he'l be sorely misd x |
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Posted on 08-02-2012 06:38
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Just a reminder that the funeral is this Friday, 3pm at Beckenham Crem...all are welcome, and I know that there will be a fair few from the league in attendance... |
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