JB Smith - Rishton

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:09 pm

My uncle Bernard, a long time Claret supporter, sadly passed away last week aged 89. He was a season ticket holder in the Bob Lord Stand until recently and there may be people who sat near him for many years and who aren't aware of his passing (hence me posting this). He played cricket for Rishton from 1947 until 1978, along with his brother JJ Smith. He was in the team during the 1964 season when Rishton played Burnley in the Worsely Cup Final at Turf Moor but didn't play in that game. His funeral is this Friday at 1pm at St Charles Church, Station Road, Rishton.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:14 pm

Sorry for your loss

Rest in peace Claret

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:15 pm

Sad news - I remember both JB Smith & JJ Smith playing for Rishton. Had no idea they were Burnley fans though.

JJ Smith played in that final, taking the two wickets that pro Johnny Wardle didn't take for Rishton.

I'd no idea you were related to them Leisure.

Longsidelenny · Post by **Longsidelenny** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:16 pm

Sorry for your loss

conyoviejo · Post by **conyoviejo** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:17 pm

Sorry to here this sad news Leisure. Condolences to all the family..

R.I.P. Bernard a fellow Claret.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:23 pm

ClaretTony wrote:Sad news - I remember both JB Smith & JJ Smith playing for Rishton. Had no idea they were Burnley fans though.

JJ Smith played in that final, taking the two wickets that pro Johnny Wardle didn't take for Rishton.

I'd no idea you were related to them Leisure.

Yes, Bernard (he was always known by this name and not John) was married to my dad's sister. I remember them taking me to European games at the Turf in the 60's. We were in the enclosure infront of the main stand and it was that packed that I was passed over people's heads and sat on the track at pitch level. Bernard's children, Martin and Hilary, and their boys are all season ticket holders.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:26 pm

RIP Bernard. Condolences to family and friends.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:30 pm

Leisure wrote:Yes, Bernard (he was always known by this name and not John) was married to my dad's sister. I remember them taking me to European games at the Turf in the 60's. We were in the enclosure infront of the main stand and it was that packed that I was passed over people's heads and sat on the track at pitch level. Bernard's children, Martin and Hilary, and their boys are all season ticket holders.

I do remember one man who used to watch Rishton some years ago who always used to go round winding up the Rovers fans. It was only more recently that I learned Jack Baron was a member of your family. You come from good Claret stock then Leisure.

Always sad to hear of fellow Clarets passing no matter what age.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:40 pm

[quote="ClaretTony"]I do remember one man who used to watch Rishton some years ago who always used to go round winding up the Rovers fans. It was only more recently that I learned Jack Baron was a member of your family. You come from good Claret stock then Leisure.

Always sad to hear of fellow Clarets passing no matter what age.[/quote

Yes, Jack was my Dad! Took me to many away games as a youngster, including Spurs at Wembley in the FA Cup Final. Pity that he didn't get to see us in the PL but at least my Uncle Bernard did.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 4:43 pm

Leisure wrote:

Always a sadness for those who have missed it. My dad passed away in 1989 when we were a fourth division club. At least his last game, a year earlier, was a 6-0 win.

clansman · Post by **clansman** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:26 pm

A great man was Bernard and a lovely man who was a great clarets fan and great cricketer for Rishton. His brother Jimmy another great cricketer was a Rovers fan! A long long time ago as a boy I went with my dad , leisure’s dad and Bernard to watch Burnley at Liverpool in the cup. Believe it or not because of injuries les latcham played up front and scored! We still lost 2.1!

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 6:47 pm

RIP. Last few years of being Claret will have given him such great memories.

pureclaret · Post by **pureclaret** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:05 pm

Peter , Sorry for your families loss, sounds as though you have good memories of him. Chris

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:25 pm

This sounds like the Bernard who me and karenbodge were wondering about last week, as we hadn't seen him this season.

Leisure, did he sit on row P near the half way line ? His son is from Warrington and i believe Bernard was also a very good footballer, the Bernard we knew was definitely from Rishton, this unfortunately sounds very much like him.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:49 pm

bodge wrote:This sounds like the Bernard who me and karenbodge were wondering about last week, as we hadn't seen him this season.

Leisure, did he sit on row P near the half way line ? His son is from Warrington and i believe Bernard was also a very good footballer, the Bernard we knew was definitely from Rishton, this unfortunately sounds very much like him.

Hi Bodge - Yes, it's the same Bernard.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:02 pm

Shocking news. Great bloke was Bernard, always chatted to us pre match, a really likeable gent who liked to tell a tale and have a laugh.

RIP Bernard.

basil6345789 · Post by **basil6345789** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:41 pm

Did he have a son named after him and/or a son named Barrie?

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Mon Nov 18, 2019 8:43 pm

basil6345789 wrote:Did he have a son named after him and/or a son named Barrie?

No.

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