FORUM CLOSING ON 14th JANUARY

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
Back to the OCPF homepage -> Oxfordshire Pool Forum -> Non-Pool Related Topics -> Sad and tragic news
Post Info TOPIC: Sad and tragic news
Milhouse


Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 714
Date:
Sad and tragic news
Permalink Closed

It is with deep sadness that i have to report the death of Ray Sturgess this morning.  He died after a very short battle with cancer.
For those that know him, will know he was one of the nicest blokes anyone will ever know.
RIP Ray.



__________________
Your only jealous because the voices only talk to me!
bigbossman


Regular Poster (Wins the toss)

Status: Offline
Posts: 68
Date:
Permalink Closed

Milhouse wrote:

It is with deep sadness that i have to report the death of Ray Sturgess this morning.  He died after a very short battle with cancer.
For those that know him, will know he was one of the nicest blokes anyone will ever know.
RIP Ray.


      Only knew Ray for a Year or two, But very true one of the nicest blokes    around, He will be missed in many areas,
R.I.P Ray crycry



__________________
GOD


Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

Status: Offline
Posts: 299
Date:
Permalink Closed

Thats terrible news, i had heard on the grapevine that he was in hospital with cancer but didn't realise quite how far along things were.

As you say, he was the nicest bloke you could ever meet and will be missed by a great deal of people from all around the country.

__________________
YOU are not worthy, bow down, or feel my wrath.
Luckylewis


Even if you beat me I’m STILL THE BEST ;-)

Status: Offline
Posts: 1948
Date:
Permalink Closed

One of the most genuine guys around a very sad day today.

RIP Ray cry



__________________

1992, 2000 and 2008 World Champions
2008 World Masters Champions
2008 European Singles SEMI FINALIST

They think it's all over - IT IS NOW Winky (Kenneth "LUCKY" Wolstenhome)
8ballpotter


Veteran Poster (Potting like a demon)

Status: Offline
Posts: 341
Date:
Permalink Closed

We found out this morning too. we are very sorry to hear this tragic news, Ray was a very nice & friendly guy who we new for years through the Abingdon pool league he will be sadly missed by all of us.

R.I.P Ray Sturgess.

From: Boundary House pool Team (old Prince of wales shippon) & The cross Keys Pool Team (Half the old P.o.w Pool Team).
ABINGDON POOL LEAGUE.cry

__________________

 
lakeattacks


Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

Status: Offline
Posts: 284
Date:
Permalink Closed

A VERY SAD LOST TO THE POOL AND BILLARDS SCENE.
RIP RAY.



__________________
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
PoolQueen


Ultimate Poster (1-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 676
Date:
Permalink Closed

Very sad news. I've known Ray for probably 15 years plus and he's always been a really nice genuine guy who'd do anything for anyone.
He will be missed by many.

RIP Ray.

__________________
Respect few, fear none.
hulio


Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

Status: Offline
Posts: 226
Date:
Permalink Closed

I must say Ray Sturgess was one of most nicest guys you could ever meet very genuine person.He will be sadly missed and never forgotten.

R.I.P MATE

__________________
i will be back BEWARE
The Pool Shark


Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Status: Offline
Posts: 1012
Date:
Permalink Closed

I can only agree with all the testimonies posted here already. Sad news indeed.

__________________
Wonder how many frames I've played now...?
maximus


Regular Poster (Wins the toss)

Status: Offline
Posts: 59
Date:
Permalink Closed

Very sad news indeed

R.I.P.

__________________
jamesyboy


Veteran Poster (Pots the first red)

Status: Offline
Posts: 254
Date:
Permalink Closed

i didnt expect to read this when i came on here, very sad news.

__________________

I don't have the best eyesight, i know im not the best player but i love playing pool and to me thats all that matters.
MING


Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 831
Date:
Permalink Closed

Have to say, there's not many people who were 110% likeable, everytime you you met them. Ray was certainly one of those

__________________
Pathetic earthlings. Hurling your bodies out into the void, without the slightest inkling of who or what is out there. If you had known anything about the true nature of the game, anything at all, you would've hidden from it in terror
Chris


Regular Poster (Wins the toss)

Status: Offline
Posts: 26
Date:
Permalink Closed

played Ray a couple of times in the recent sunday league and on both occasions played the game in great spirit and came across as an all round nice guy.

R.I.P Ray

__________________
Cue_Isty


Senior Poster (Pots off the break)

Status: Offline
Posts: 141
Date:
Permalink Closed

Really sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences to Ray's family and loved ones.
May he rest in peace

Isty



__________________
Part time Pool geek.
Beefy


Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Status: Offline
Posts: 1275
Date:
Permalink Closed

GOD wrote:

didn't realise quite how far along things were.


Ben you weren't the only one who did not realise how far along it was. Ray did manage to come out of the hospital for a few short visits one to WIN a BAR BILLIARD match int he Wallingford league and another when he came to the Tandem for a brief visit.

The Tandem Pool / Bar Billiards teams will not be the same without Rays bubbly character and friendly attitude.

R.I.P Ray cry




__________________

I understand the bite from this kind of spider is quite deadly unless you are lucky enough to have an antidote with you.
Milhouse


Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 714
Date:
Permalink Closed

GOD wrote:

Thats terrible news, i had heard on the grapevine that he was in hospital with cancer but didn't realise quite how far along things were.

As you say, he was the nicest bloke you could ever meet and will be missed by a great deal of people from all around the country.


It has only been 3 weeks since he was diagnosed !!!



__________________
Your only jealous because the voices only talk to me!
MING


Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 831
Date:
Permalink Closed

Any news on funeral arrangements?

__________________
Pathetic earthlings. Hurling your bodies out into the void, without the slightest inkling of who or what is out there. If you had known anything about the true nature of the game, anything at all, you would've hidden from it in terror
Beefy


Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Status: Offline
Posts: 1275
Date:
Permalink Closed

I am not aware of anything yet but will keep everyone posted when it has been arranged.

__________________

I understand the bite from this kind of spider is quite deadly unless you are lucky enough to have an antidote with you.
fudger phil


Occasional Poster (Racking up the balls)

Status: Offline
Posts: 8
Date:
Permalink Closed

god bless you ray, your be sadly missed but never forgotten.most genuine guy you could ever know.R.I.P.

__________________

7th best.
Milhouse


Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 714
Date:
Permalink Closed

Funeral is on Friday 6th June at 3pm at Kennington Church.

__________________
Your only jealous because the voices only talk to me!
Luckylewis


Even if you beat me I’m STILL THE BEST ;-)

Status: Offline
Posts: 1948
Date:
Permalink Closed

Milhouse wrote:

Funeral is on Friday 6th June at 3pm at Kennington Church.



Thanks Mark.


__________________

1992, 2000 and 2008 World Champions
2008 World Masters Champions
2008 European Singles SEMI FINALIST

They think it's all over - IT IS NOW Winky (Kenneth "LUCKY" Wolstenhome)
Beefy


Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Status: Offline
Posts: 1275
Date:
Permalink Closed

For all those that have expressed to me their interest regarding Ray's Funeral this coming Friday please feel free to join Mark and myself who are meeting around 2pm at the Tandem. We will then make our way to the church at approximately 2.30pm which is a short walk around the corner.

Please note the church has limited parking and therefore I think it would be nice if this was left available for Ray's immediately family etc. There is a large number of parking places opposite the Tandem by the social club and Doctors surgery plus the Tandem also has a car park and as we will be returning there after the church service I don't think John will mind people parking there.



__________________

I understand the bite from this kind of spider is quite deadly unless you are lucky enough to have an antidote with you.
Milhouse


Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 714
Date:
Permalink Closed

In reply to keith's post above, the funeral at the church is an open affair with the family only going on to the cremtorium after, with the wake back at the Tandem. Also, the family have asked for family flowers only.
All donations to cancer research are welcome.
For those that are going to the Tandem, there is a bucket at the bar which they are collecting to make a donation to Cancer Research.

__________________
Your only jealous because the voices only talk to me!
PoolQueen


Ultimate Poster (1-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 676
Date:
Permalink Closed

Thanks for the info Keith and Mark. I've booked the day off so I can attend so I'll see you at The Tandem. Do you know if there is any specific requirements regarding clothing as when my best friend died a couple of years ago the family requested that black was not to be worn and I'd hate to be the odd one out.

__________________
Respect few, fear none.
Milhouse


Ultimate Poster (2-0 up in a best of 7)

Status: Offline
Posts: 714
Date:
Permalink Closed

PoolQueen wrote:

Thanks for the info Keith and Mark. I've booked the day off so I can attend so I'll see you at The Tandem. Do you know if there is any specific requirements regarding clothing as when my best friend died a couple of years ago the family requested that black was not to be worn and I'd hate to be the odd one out.


Hi Hazel, no requirements on clothing - just as long as some are worn wink



__________________
Your only jealous because the voices only talk to me!
Minx


Ultimate Poster (Breaks off in decider)

Status: Offline
Posts: 1054
Date:
Permalink Closed

I'm unable to attend tomorrow due to work commitments, so hopefully Ben can pay respects for both of us.

I mainly got to know Ray when accompanying Ben to his bar billiards matches.  He always had some good chat, and was always coming back from winning a trophy somewhere.  It doesn't surprise me at all to hear that one of the last things he did was to go and win just one more match.  Ray brightened up those Tandem evenings for me, and I am so sorry that he has now gone.
 
Thanks Ray



-- Edited by Minx at 12:59, 2008-06-05

__________________
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
Back to the OCPF homepage -> Oxfordshire Pool Forum -> Non-Pool Related Topics -> Sad and tragic news
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard