Barrie Oliver

[Nori1958]

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

[ClaretTony]

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.

[beddie]

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.

[burnmark]

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.

[Cubanforever]

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.

[jdrobbo]

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

Sad to hear this news today.


John

West Yorkshire Clarets

[Burnleybabe]

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

[Burnleybabe]

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

[Stevie2112]

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

[DAVETHEVICAR]

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

[Hibsclaret]

Rip Barrie.

Sad loss and thoughts with his family.

[Bosscat]

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.

[fidelcastro]

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.

[Jamesy]

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.

[Fretters]

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

[Dark Cloud]

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.

[Herts Clarets]

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

[bfcjg]

RIP.

[DycheAlmighty]

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.

[Leisure]

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

[Spike]

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

[Jimmymaccer]

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

[RammyClaret61]

RIP Barrie. Sad news.

Condolences from all at Melbourne Clarets.

[MarbellaClaret]

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.

[Kitch1966]

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

[Blondeclaret]

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.

[Herts Clarets]

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.

[Goobs]

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.

[thomo27]

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.

[ClaretTony]

Barrie’s funeral details

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

[Leisure]

Bump.

[ClaretTony]

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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[Fretters]

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

[Jimmymaccer]

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.

[conyoviejo]

RIP Barrie.

[beddie]

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

[ClaretTony]

Nice turnout today at the funeral

[susyannrob]

Yes-it was lovely