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Mel James Offline
#1 Posted : 15 August 2014 15:34:03(UTC)
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It is with deep regret that I have to write this announcement.
Ralph's twin brother Graham passed away during the night after fighting a long period of illness. Graham was a very good club runner and represented the club at many events. I remember him competing at the London Marathon, Gt North Run and Sutton Park in the Masters relays.
He succumbed to the terrible Parkinson's Disease and was cared for in a home for the last year or two and then recently his health further deteriorated and he spent some time in UHW. He leaves a son and daughter, Matthew his son also ran for Les Croups for a short time.
Our thoughts are with Ralph and the Family at this very sad time.
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#2 Posted : 15 August 2014 17:31:46(UTC)
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R.I. P. Graham. My best man and training partner for many years and miles. Will miss you mate.
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#3 Posted : 15 August 2014 18:17:20(UTC)
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Very sad news. My condolences to the family.
Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast!
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#4 Posted : 15 August 2014 19:53:09(UTC)
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Graham was a true gent. My thoughts go to Ralph and Graham's families at this sad time. RIP Graham
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#5 Posted : 16 August 2014 10:00:30(UTC)
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So sorry to hear this news. Graham was a real gent; thoughts go out to all the family. Rest in peace.
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#6 Posted : 16 August 2014 14:44:23(UTC)
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So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Ralph and Graham's family.
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#7 Posted : 16 August 2014 15:15:41(UTC)
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I never met Graham but I'm sure he was as good a man as Ralph. My condolences to all the family and friends.
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#8 Posted : 16 August 2014 16:14:42(UTC)
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I was very sorry to read Mel's message, Graham gave me a great welcome, along with Ralph, when I first joined the club in 1992, and gave me good advice also. R.I.P. Graham.
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#9 Posted : 16 August 2014 16:29:52(UTC)
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So sad to hear about the passing of Graham who we knew had been unwell for some time.
He was a lovely gent.
Condolences to Ralph and all the family.
R.I.P.
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#10 Posted : 16 August 2014 22:36:39(UTC)
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Graham, you were a top man. Always kind, courteous and considerate, it was a pleasure to have known you. Sincere condolences to Ralph, Matthew and the rest of the family. We'll miss you at Les Croups and we'll miss you at the City. Most of all we'll miss one of life' most decent people. RIP Graham, you were one of the best.
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#11 Posted : 17 August 2014 19:02:57(UTC)
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sorry here about Graham. Loretta and I will be thinking of him.
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#12 Posted : 17 August 2014 19:51:49(UTC)
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my condolences to the family.
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#13 Posted : 18 August 2014 10:32:41(UTC)
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Yes so very sorry to hear about Grahams passing.He was a lovely man and a very good runner going back over many years.My thoughts are with his family and particularly Ralph.RIP Graham.I will miss another of the stalwarts of the club.
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#14 Posted : 18 August 2014 15:55:10(UTC)
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My condolences to Ralph and his family.
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#15 Posted : 18 August 2014 18:40:00(UTC)
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Sorry to hear this sad news. Parkinsons is a cruel disease, my condolences to his family.
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#16 Posted : 18 August 2014 19:39:10(UTC)
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Really sorry to hear this news - Graham was a lovely man and I remember him being a regular when we used to go to the Conway on Sundays some years ago. Will be sadly missed.
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#17 Posted : 19 August 2014 15:57:04(UTC)
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We were very sad to hear the news about Graham. Our thoughts are with his family and friends who have supported him over difficult times. Graham was always so thoughtful and didn't have a bad word to say about any one. We both have fond memories of him.
Gill and Mike Murphy
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#18 Posted : 20 August 2014 11:31:34(UTC)
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Extremely sad news. My condolences to Ralph and family.
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#19 Posted : 21 August 2014 14:14:21(UTC)
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Really sorry to hear this news about Graham . Apart from his running he was a talented artist and we spent many hours drawing together . A very decent man , my condolences to all his family .
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