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Remembering The North End Gentry - Tributes/Memories/Dedications

Remembering The North End Gentry - Tributes/Memories/Dedications

Fondest memories for my dad who first took me on the north end 40 odd years ago. Sadly passed away many years ago he was a regular in the old preston north end club later snooker club. Remember going in the club with him & his drinking partners on match day before leaving 5mins before kick-off to take our seat in the west stand, more times than not full as a bucket! Don't worry dad, i will be having a drink for you.
 
My Dad who died last June aged 85, a true North Ender who attended and had a season ticket from the early 1930's, until just before he died. He was at the 38 and 54 finals, and took me to the 64 final.

Also my wife who died less than three months later last September aged 50, who became almost as passionate about the club as me.

I've never done a Gentry Day before, but it just seems right this year, so donning my Dad's old bowler, and I'll be there with one of my sons who is still struggling. It will be poignant. RIP both.
 
Herb said:
My Dad who died last June aged 85, a true North Ender who attended and had a season ticket from the early 1930's, until just before he died. He was at the 38 and 54 finals, and took me to the 64 final.

Also my wife who died less than three months later last September aged 50, who became almost as passionate about the club as me.

I've never done a Gentry Day before, but it just seems right this year, so donning my Dad's old bowler, and I'll be there with one of my sons who is still struggling. It will be poignant. RIP both.
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For most of those who add to this thread - and I will do so concerning my own dad at some point - it is a matter of doing so in a reflective, mellow spirit at perhaps some distance from the time when the person we remember passed from this life. It is obviously different for you at the moment and your son - I am sure we all hope you can achieve some peace of mind and that sharing your feelings with the rest of us will help you do so.
 
PNE67 said:
Fondest memories for my dad who first took me on the north end 40 odd years ago. Sadly passed away many years ago he was a regular in the old preston north end club later snooker club. Remember going in the club with him & his drinking partners on match day before leaving 5mins before kick-off to take our seat in the west stand, more times than not full as a bucket! Don't worry dad, i will be having a drink for you.
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what era was this? Bet I was sat near you 🙂
 
Herb said:
My Dad who died last June aged 85, a true North Ender who attended and had a season ticket from the early 1930's, until just before he died. He was at the 38 and 54 finals, and took me to the 64 final.

Also my wife who died less than three months later last September aged 50, who became almost as passionate about the club as me.

I've never done a Gentry Day before, but it just seems right this year, so donning my Dad's old bowler, and I'll be there with one of my sons who is still struggling. It will be poignant. RIP both.
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Good luck sir. Memories can hurt like hell sometimes but how honoured are we to have had the chance to make them.
 
PNE67 said:
Probably was. We sat in the west stand in the 80s till early 90s before ill health meant that he could no longer attend.
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I sat in the West Stand till I was big enough to join the rabble in the newly formed Town End, happy days.
 
Herb said:
My Dad who died last June aged 85, a true North Ender who attended and had a season ticket from the early 1930's, until just before he died. He was at the 38 and 54 finals, and took me to the 64 final.

Also my wife who died less than three months later last September aged 50, who became almost as passionate about the club as me.

I've never done a Gentry Day before, but it just seems right this year, so donning my Dad's old bowler, and I'll be there with one of my sons who is still struggling. It will be poignant. RIP both.
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I hope it's a good day for you and your son. One day he will be able to remember his mum and grandad with a smile rather than just sadness, I will be thinking of you both.
 
RIP Grandad........ born in and always lived in Blackpool but was a life long PNE fan and would cycle to every home game in the early days to see his hero......... Sir Tom..!!

His last words to me were..... 'dont be upset when I die as I am dieing a happy man with a great family and I know I have seen the best footballer that will ever walk the planet....'
 
What a great thread, some moving stories and great memories being shared.

It will be an honour to don my bowler hat at Brentford in regonition of these fine folk.
 
My Uncle Bob Smith (deceased) who took my mum (deceased) his younger sister to Deepdale to watch Sir Tom.
Formerley of Crook st and St Marys st Ribbleton when terraced streets housed the cotton industry.
Can still see my mums face light up telling me how good Tom Finney was as I started my North End following around 1973. A quiet unasuming lady but she came to life describing the magic of Finney.

Rip Mam and Uncle Bob and all your Preston Weaver friends.

Can't make Brentford as will be in Warsaw but will raise a glass of Polish Vodka to the Gentry and our history.
 
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Remembering Wilf Wareing who died on his way to Sunderland New Years Eve 2006..

Wilf was a wonderful bloke who helped to run the PNE Whites 5-a-side league " on the courts " at Lowthorpe Road in the 90's...

Wilf was very influential in persuading my daughter to start playing competitive football at the age of 9 ( 1992 )

RIP Wilf !
 
Sos forgot to add my lad played for Preston North Pole on a Thursday night at Deepdale and Wilf was always around supporting.
 
My dad Ricky who died last year aged 83, he introduced me to Deepdale at a very young age as mum had to work in the mill on Saturdays.
He took me to every round home and away in the 64 cup run and to the final in his battered Austin A35 van which was painted blue and white for the occasion. incredibly he managed to squeeze me and 5 of his mates into it !
Thanks Dad for everything, you were and always will be our superstar. R.I.P.

Also remembering my friend Betty Cahill who also died last year aged 91 , her husband Ronnie and brother in law Harold Iddon both played alongside Sir Tom in the PNE youth team around 1936.

Also another ex northender who recently passed away, Walter Horam. Walter lived down our road and would often join our gang for a game of footy on Haslam or Ashton park R.I.P.fettler.

Also fond memories of Alan Ball snr who was and is my favourite North End manager, he was a fans manager and would often appear at the players entrance with free tickets for travelling supporters at away games.
 
Remembering my Brother Barry (Baz) who was tragically knocked off his Bike when cycling to work at Leyland Motors by an Articulated Lorry coming out of a side street without due care and attention (to be kind), on the 13th of November 1984 at the age of 25.
A much better fan than i will ever be.
 
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