Obituaries

Alistair Patten

By David Scott When I joined Clayton in 1959 as a 16 year old boy I looked up to the Senior men, 4 of whom became my heroes. They were legends with unbelie
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Colin Shone

Sad news that Colin Shone, associate Clem member since 1994 has died at the age of 89. Although Colin was not an active member he was a keen supporter of t
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Ron Hill 1938 - 2021

Ron Hill in clayton vest
Written by Dave Scott Many of you will know the sad news that Ron Hill has died, aged 82, a legend in running circles and our club. Ron was born in Accring
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Albert Walker

It is with great sadness that we report the loss of Albert Walker, a long time member of the club. Albert died on 19th May aged 91, one of our early m
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Simon Halliday

Simon Halliday
Simon Halliday 1970-2020 by Jon Sharples, Pete Browning, Martin Brady. Edited by Colin Woolford Simon Halliday brought his infectious enthusiasm to Clayton
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Don Talbot 1931 - 2017

Don Talbot
I first met Don in the mid 1950s when joining Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, writes Alistair Patten. Our winter Saturday afternoon runs were from working men&#
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Monica Shone 1926 - 2017

Monica, age 91, died on 7th August from complications following a hip operation. She had been a member of Clayton since 1984, and in 2011 was awarded honor
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Valerie Lawson 1942 - 2016

Devastated, shocked, disbelief, writes President David Scott. Words cannot adequately reveal my emotions when, on returning from holiday on Thursday, 22nd
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Mick Raine 1944 - 2016

Mike passed away in the hospice on Friday 2nd September, aged 72 years, supported by his wife and son. The funeral will take place on Monday 12th September
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Tony Aspin

Born on the 15th April 1939. Died on the 30th January 2016, age 76. Tony (Anthony) was born and bred in Accrington. On leaving school he became a Televisio
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