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Posted by Statto on 25-01-2012 02:12

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.

Posted by cazza on 27-01-2012 22:42

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 Club) 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.

Posted by Statto on 01-02-2012 07:17

The funeral will be on Friday 10th February... I don't know details as regards flowers/donations etc...will advise...

Posted by Whatapisstake on 02-02-2012 16:57

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 ...

Posted by jacko on 05-02-2012 06:59

good bless FRED,always played the game in the right spirit,a tough competitor n a true gent he'l be sorely misd x :angel:

Posted by Statto on 08-02-2012 06:38

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...