Sad to say I received word today of the passing of Norman. A lifelong Claret, who refereed in the local football leagues and would have known to former local sportsmen. He himself played cricket and football for the Brunshaw Pub. Although he was seriously ill, he still gathered the strength to attend home games, until recently. RIP.

RIP Norm great bloke will be sadly missed

The person who informed me of Norman's passing, added it was the Brunshaw Youth Club Old Boys and Park View he played for.

Sad news indeed. Our thoughts with Joyce and family.
Dave and Pat

Sad news indeed ... RIP to a fellow Claret

Knew Norman through my son,who worked with him at Merc,Rest in Peace Norman,a lovely bloke.

RIP.

More sad news

Always sad to lose a loyal Claret.

Condolences to family.

When I saw the name I thought I knew him. A good friend of my brother and his first wife, another big Claret who passed away not long ago, was a good family friend.

My brother was shocked when I told him this morning.

CT, didn't he live back door to your Mum and Dad?. Norman also drove a Taxi for quite a while.

Very sad news. I didn’t know the gentleman but he was obviously a true claret.My sincere condolences to his family and friends. R.I.P.

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Tue Nov 26, 2024 11:41 am

CT, didn't he live back door to your Mum and Dad?. Norman also drove a Taxi for quite a while.

Norman lived in padiham years ago then moved to lower manor Lane, and yes drove taxis for white line at the mitre for years while working at BEP.

Rest in peace Norman, sincere condolences to his family and friends.