The funeral of a lifelong Claret in Hertfordshire

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The funeral of a lifelong Claret in Hertfordshire

Post by Stalbansclaret » Tue Jan 25, 2022 4:56 pm

Along with a good number of other Clarets from around the St Albans area , and others who had travelled from Burnley, I attended the funeral of a good Claret today in Leverstock Green, between St Albans and Hemel Hempstead.
Eric Tomlinson was born in 1945 in Burnley and, despite moving to Hertfordshire for work reasons when he was 23, never lost sight of either his Lancashire roots or his love of Burnley FC. In recent years I have known Eric as the organiser of a number of social events for us St Albans based Clarets and he really was a lovely chap who was invariably present until recently at our games in the South and also many home games too.
The funeral saw Eric's coffin draped in Burnley scarves and a huge spray of claret, blue and white flowers. Many of the congregation wore their scarves and Eric was carried out to the strains of The Wild Rover aka No Nay Never on the organ. At the ensuing wake at Leverstock Green cricket club there was much good claret and blue conversation and fond memories of Eric. Our sympathies were all with his wife Jenny , also a regular BFC match attender,
It seemed appropriate to mark such an occasion with a post here as it served to emphasise yet again that we are one big Claret family and, whatever the outcome this season, form may be temporary but the underlying feeling we have for our club, and the community that this creates, is a permanent and important thing.
RIP Eric
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Re: The funeral of a lifelong Claret in Hertfordshire

Post by Rowls » Tue Jan 25, 2022 4:59 pm

RIP Eric

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Post by minnieclaret » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:00 pm

RIP Eric.

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Post by ClaretAL » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:01 pm

RIP Eric, and thoughts go to his Family and Friends.

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Post by beeholeclaret » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:02 pm

Great tribute to a fellow Claret. RIP Eric.

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Post by Stevie2112 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:03 pm

RIP Eric

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Post by Dark Cloud » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:04 pm

What a lovely post, despite the sadness of the subject.
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Post by Carnsmerry12 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:04 pm

Very sad news. RIP claret fan.

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Post by ClaretTony » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:10 pm

Nice tribute Stalbansclaret - and my thoughts with Eric's friends and family. Sad to lose another Claret.

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Post by Colburn_Claret » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:14 pm

RIP Eric

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Post by clansman » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:21 pm

Nice post. Fans together.

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Post by ALP » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:23 pm

Rest in Peace Eric

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Post by Quickenthetempo » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:26 pm

Rest in peace Eric.

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Post by beddie » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:33 pm

God bless Eric, a true claret that will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to Eric’s wife, family and friends.

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Post by Jamesy » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:35 pm

Nice tribute to another departed claret. RIP Eric.

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Post by durhamclaret » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:40 pm

God bless you Eric, RIP and UTC.

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Post by Goddy » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:50 pm

RIP Eric and nicely put Stalbansclaret

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Post by COBBLE » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:55 pm

RIP Eric. The touching tribute says a lot about you.

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Post by The Enclosure » Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:59 pm

RIP Eric,keep watching the boys from above.

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Post by FCBurnley » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:02 pm

RIP fellow Claret

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Post by conyoviejo » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:03 pm

R.I.P. Eric..A great tribute and send off by St Albans Claret and friends.

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Post by Sarum » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:04 pm

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Post by Silkyskills1 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:05 pm

Great tribute. Never met him but I feel I knew him. RIP Eric.

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Post by Wile E Coyote » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:07 pm

Condolences to friends and family, RIP Eric .

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Post by Goalposts » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:11 pm

Great tribute, well said

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Post by Cubanforever » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:13 pm

Nice tribute Stalbans, thoughts with family and friends, RIP Eric

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Post by Longsidelenny1882 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:20 pm

👏👏👏stalbans rip fellow claret utc

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Post by RalphCoatesComb » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:33 pm

R.I.P. Eric

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Post by Buxtonclaret » Tue Jan 25, 2022 6:54 pm

Wonderful tribute for a fellow Claret.
R.I.P Eric

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Post by bfcjg » Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:14 pm

RIP Eric ,beautiful tribute Stalbansclaret.

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Post by Marty Dobson » Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:28 pm

R.I.P. Eric. Lovely tribute Stalbans fair play.

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Post by Maple Leafs » Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:41 pm

Excellent tribute Stalbans, R.I.P. Eric.

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Post by Steve1956 » Tue Jan 25, 2022 7:54 pm

What a lovely tribute...RIP Eric.

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Post by claretseb » Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:21 pm

Really saddened to hear this. Sounds like a fitting send off for one of our own and an excellent tribute Stalbansclaret. RIP Eric

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Post by Claretlad » Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:34 pm

R.I.P. Eric

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Post by Yorkshirelad » Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:44 pm

RIP Eric

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Post by DAVETHEVICAR » Tue Jan 25, 2022 8:48 pm

RIP Eric
My condolences to his family and friends.
Wonderful Tribute Stalbansclaret

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Post by CnBtruntru » Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:04 pm

RIP Eric
Excellent tribute, thoughts are with his family and friends.

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Post by lewishamclaret » Tue Jan 25, 2022 9:43 pm

RIP Eric. Wonderful to see so many Clarets at the funeral today- really uplifting despite the circumstances. Good chatting to you as ever, St Albans Claret.
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Post by TomtheClaret » Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:12 pm

Sorry to hear this. My Dad also a Tomlinson from Rose Grove Burnley, born in 1939, also had this song played at his funeral.
Rip Eric

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Post by Belgianclaret » Thu Jan 27, 2022 6:48 pm

RIP Eric - my condolences to his family & friends

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Post by Go Kart Mozart » Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:20 pm

Very fitting words St Albans Claret.
Eric was very proud of Burnley and Burnley FC. It’s been a privilege to know him.
Great to see so many Clarets there.
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