• Barrie Oliver

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:27 pm**

Didn't know him but always sad to see a fellow claret pass away.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:40 pm**

Barrie was a committee member and former chairman of Burnley FC Supporters Groups. He was also chairman of the Supporters club and was the point of contact for their coach travel.

I’ve known him for years and spoke to him as recently as five days ago when everything appeared to be fine.

He was taken Ill late on Tuesday and rushed into hospital where he passed away early this morning.

Barrie lost his daughter 17 months ago but leaves his wife Lynne and she is in all our thoughts right now.

A lifelong Claret who worked on behalf of fans. A really sad loss and another of my friends gone too.

Rest in peace Barrie.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:48 pm**

I remembered the name and then realised it’s from several years ago when I enquired about coach travel through the supporters club. A very nice and obliging gentleman. It is sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:48 pm**

A nice bloke was Barrie. His business Dolphin Bakery used to sponsor my football junior football team, Brunlea Juniors for a number of years and he was a good friend of my dad’s through Burnley Referees Association. Always had time for a chat if I came across him on an away game.

RIP Barrie.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:58 pm**

RIP Barrie, my thoughts with his family and friends especially his wife....life can be so cruel but you have to stay strong, you are in our thoughts.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:01 pm**

His effort and contribution over the years, to the Supporters Groups, is much appreciated.

Sad to hear this news today.

John

West Yorkshire Clarets

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:03 pm**

Cannot believe this.
Barrie was a fantastic bloke who did do much for fans.
In shock
RIP Barrie
My thoughts are with your family

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:05 pm**

Cannot believe this.
Barrie was a fantastic bloke who did so much for fans.
In shock
RIP Barrie
My thoughts are with your family

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:17 pm**

RIP Barrie.Used to teach me at Blackburn College.
Many people will remember him as the owner of Dolphins Bakery.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:21 pm**

I came across Barrie on my past trips with the Supporters Club on away games.
Very sad news and my thoughts are with his wife Lynne and family and friends.
RIP Barrie

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:36 pm**

Rip Barrie.

Sad loss and thoughts with his family.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:54 pm**

Very sad news ... Barry was great fun on the Burnley Supporters Club trip to Ireland when we played Shamrock Rovers in 2017.

Also was my point of contact for away trips on the BFC SC coaches.

RIP Barry thoughts with your family at this sad time.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:59 pm**

I feared the worst when I saw the title of the thread, and sadly I wasn't wrong.

I had many good chats with Barrie when I used to travel with the SC. A really top bloke who was always willing to help, but at the same time, not afraid to speak his mind when he needed to.

RIP Barrie.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 5:55 pm**

fidelcastro wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:59 pm
I feared the worst when I saw the title of the thread, and sadly I wasn't wrong.

I had many good chats with Barrie when I used to travel with the SC. A really top bloke who was always willing to help, but at the same time, not afraid to speak his mind when he needed to.

RIP Barrie.

Really sad to read this. Knew Barrie for several years from being members of 100 club and latterly the Trophy Room Lounge.
Saw him on the last match of the season. Life is so precious. RIP Barrie.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:06 pm**

Really sad news, used to travel all over the country with Barrie on BFSC coaches. RIP.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:13 pm**

He only sorted my son out with extremely last minute away travel to Villa after he was unexpectedly let down not what 3 weeks ago? A good guy and really shocking and sad news.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:35 pm**

Didn't know him but I knew who he was, one of those faces you see at nearly every away game. Always sad to hear of the passing of a fellow Claret, especially one so prominent. RIP Barrie Oliver

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:16 pm**

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:27 pm**

Thank you for your kind messages all. My uncle would appreciate these greatly and I will show them to my auntie when the time is right.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:39 pm**

Very sad news. Condolences to his family and friends from myself and all Accy Clarets.

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:58 pm**

I knew Barrie to say alright to for many years
But in recent years I knew him personally
The perfect gentleman and in someways a Perfect Claret
God Bless you Barrie

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:08 pm**

Sad news….. known him for years and had some fab weekend away…..

Posted: **Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:50 pm**

RIP Barrie. Sad news.

Condolences from all at Melbourne Clarets.

Posted: **Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:15 am**

Knowing both Barry and his daughter through Burnley Referees it was such a shock when he told me at the Newcastle cup game about the loss of his daughter and now to read of his passing so sudden ……………RIP Barry.

Posted: **Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:37 pm**

RIP Barrie, top bloke.........always a Claret.

Posted: **Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:56 pm**

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 18, 2022 3:40 pm
Barrie was a committee member and former chairman of Burnley FC Supporters Groups. He was also chairman of the Supporters club and was the point of contact for their coach travel.

I’ve known him for years and spoke to him as recently as five days ago when everything appeared to be fine.

He was taken Ill late on Tuesday and rushed into hospital where he passed away early this morning.

Barrie lost his daughter 17 months ago but leaves his wife Lynne and she is in all our thoughts right now.

A lifelong Claret who worked on behalf of fans. A really sad loss and another of my friends gone too.

Rest in peace Barrie.

I remember Barrie from many years ago in what was the original 100 Club. Lovely man very quietly spoken and if I remember his daughter qualified as a referee and I recall seeing her down gawthorpe in the u18 games. So sad to hear his daughter has also died! Very very sad. Condolences to his wife Lynn.

Posted: **Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:47 am**

I read something on Twitter from Chris Gibson that when the club were struggling, around 2004, Barrie donated all the club's bread for a few seasons. No publicity, no fuss, just wanted to help the club.

What a great gesture.

Posted: **Mon Jun 20, 2022 11:51 am**

Used to know Barrie and Lesley through Burnley Referees. Always seemed a very nice bloke. Shocked to hear of her passing too.

RIP to both of them.

Posted: **Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:30 pm**

Very sad news. I've known Barrie for years not only on the turf and away days, but also as a golfing buddy at Baxenden Golf Club where he was a member.
I can only echo the sentiments on here, one of the best was Barrie, RIP.

Posted: **Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:41 pm**

Barrie’s funeral details

Wed 6th July at 1 pm
St Leonard’s Church, Padiham

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:13 am**

Bump.

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:17 am**

Sad day for us at Burnley FC Supporters Groups today - I had a long chat on the phone with him just five days before he passed away and could never have thought that would be the last time I'd speak to him.

Please have his wife Lynne and their family and friends in your thoughts today.

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Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:00 am**

Unfortunately I'm unable to make it today, but Barrie and his family will be in my thoughts.

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:06 am**

Thoughts from The Isle of Man………have known Barry thru the football for at least 20 years now, good bloke who will be missed. Last memory will be waving at him as our coach passed his on the way back from Watford.

RIP.

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:08 am**

RIP Barrie.

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:58 am**

Yes our family thoughts are very much with his wife Lynne and their family today. RIP Barrie.

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:07 pm**

Nice turnout today at the funeral

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2022 4:27 pm**

Yes-it was lovely

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