My dad died today

distortiondave · Post by **distortiondave** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:28 pm

I think quite a few of you will have known him or had dealings with him over the years. David Hothersall, or Oz.
You may have bought spare parts off him over the last 50 years at Belgrave St in Nelson, Euronics in Barrowford and Colne, and quite a few of you would have had drinks with him back when Nelson still had pubs and clubs, or in the Dragon, Bridge or White Bear in barrowford, Emmott in Laneshawbridge and latterly colne Wetherspoons.

He was only 71 but had cancer of the everything so it's not unexpected, but he was a big Burnley fan, worked hard, tremendously funny, enjoyed a pint of normal working man's and a woodbine and always good company.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:30 pm

Sorry for your loss Dave.

Rest in peace Claret

daveisaclaret · Post by **daveisaclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:31 pm

Really sorry to hear that, Dave.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:31 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss Dave, your Dad helped out a few family members over the years with parts.

RIP

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:37 pm

So, sorry to hear this news Dave.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:37 pm

Really sorry to hear this DD, although we have never met in person (to my knowledge) I remember your support when I tried to launch my model accessories Business and our other conversations. I therefore consider you a friend. My thoughts are with you and yours at this terrible time. thinking of you all. Stay strong and God Bless you all and your father. X

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:38 pm

Really so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing, Dave
He sounded a top guy
Thoughts are with you and your family and friends

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:42 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss dd ... its never easy losing a parent or sibling but you will always have your memories ...

We lost a brother at age 71 just 3 years ago (Martin was an ST holder at TM, and sat next to me for 6 years after retiring back to the village here after our Mum died).
Our sister posted a picture on on our whatsapp group of a Musical Christmas tree her Daughter-in-law had given to Martin 20 years ago ... she had decorated in his memory (he sort of hated it because ... we always wound it up when we visited his house, and it drove him mad, but because Deborah gave it to him he tolerated it) its brought back many memories and gave me a huge smile of away trips following the Clarets.
Thoughts with you and your family dd.
RIP David Hothersall UTC

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:43 pm

I dont know your dad …only read your posts here. Deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your dad rest in peace.

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:47 pm

I had a cancer bereavement as recently as August and lost a loved one. My heart goes out to you. Your description of him is of a man of great character and the memories you have of him will be of great comfort x

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:48 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this, DD. I hope the festive period allows you to be close with your family as you grieve the loss of your father.

My deepest condolences.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 4:50 pm

Sorry for your loss Dave it's our first Christmas without our son .Duncan aged 49 passed away in October also BFC season ticket holder like us.Remember the good times you had together. A bit trite but we've found it helps.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:02 pm

Sorry to hear this. Sounds like a decent chap who lived a good life. 71 still too early though. RIP.

quoonbeatz · Post by **quoonbeatz** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:13 pm

Really sorry to hear this, DD, he sounds a sound guy.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:14 pm

Just been put on the BFC website the "in memoriam" for 17th of Jan Sunderland home game ... for Clarets who have passed away in the past year ...

Claret Till I Die · Post by **Claret Till I Die** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:16 pm

Sorry for your loss pal

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:19 pm

RIP Oz. Condolences to yourself and all family & friends, Dave.

JohnMac · Post by **JohnMac** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:23 pm

Condolences to you and your family Dave.

Poulton-le-Claret · Post by **Poulton-le-Claret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:25 pm

Awful news and an awful time of year to lose someone. Sending all my best to you and your family DD. I hope you have people around you to support you through this difficult time.

RIP Oz

jos · Post by **jos** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:32 pm

My condolences, R.I.P. Oz.

Jel · Post by **Jel** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 5:36 pm

Really sorry to hear this. I knew him from the Dragon, amongst other places. I particularly remember his wierd postcards to the Dragon, from his holidays. One that comes to mind was his description of sitting on a beach in Greece, and digging bones out of the sand. What a strange card. RIP Dave

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:02 pm

Sorry to hear DD…. Look after yourself.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:10 pm

Very sorry to read this news, Dave. Not always, as more and more ladies go to matches as well as playing the game, but very often you follow the club your Dad followed. I had no choice despite living 250 miles south of TM, but am very glad to have had a father who supported a non-media friendly club.

You dread losing your loved ones and irrespective of the age and, in your case, the knowledge that your Dad was dying, it is still an unbelievable blow.

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

Anonymous Claret · Post by **Anonymous Claret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:13 pm

Sorry for your loss DD
RIP to your dad

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:25 pm

Sorry for your loss,..RIP Oz.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:26 pm

Really sorry for your loss distortiondave.

RIP

Herts Clarets · Post by **Herts Clarets** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:33 pm

Sorry to hear your sad news DD. I used to live in Belgrave St and remember the electrical shop. The paper shop on the corner opposite was run by Frank and Margaret Hothersall early 80s, are you related to them?

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:36 pm

Lost a friend last week. I am 71 too.

Dad is dad. Huge condolences.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:52 pm

He sounded to be a great character Dave. You will miss him. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:53 pm

Your Dad sorted me out with parts quite a few times, a cracking man.

So sorry to read of him passing away, may he rest in peace; sincere condolences to you and your family.

helmclaret · Post by **helmclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:56 pm

Sorry to hear this Dave.

Goddy · Post by **Goddy** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:00 pm

DD - so sorry to hear about your dad. He sounds a top bloke.

Take care of yourself and I hope you/your family and friends all pull together....and maybe, in time, smile when you think of the good and, hopefully, amusing times you had with your dad.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:03 pm

Sorry for your loss, he's at peace and pain free now. RIP.

Taffy on the wing · Post by **Taffy on the wing** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:21 pm

Sorry for your loss.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:41 pm

Karen and I are really sorry to hear this news dd, we always remember you and your Dad filing into your row in the BL near us.

Take care and remember the laughs you had together.

tally · Post by **tally** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:42 pm

My condolences to you DD
Life is tough sometimes but keep your chin up fellah

Juan Tanamera · Post by **Juan Tanamera** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 7:46 pm

Condolences Dave.
(Same age as myself)
RIP to your dad.

Goalposts · Post by **Goalposts** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:00 pm

Sorry to hear that Dave.

I do wonder whether we should have a in memoriam tab in the announcements section of UTC to mark such moments. For posters and fellow clarets.
It feels like an appropriate thing to consider. Just an idea

HollandsPies · Post by **HollandsPies** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:02 pm

Condolences there DD.

RIP.

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:04 pm

Condolences, Dave. Far too young.

Andreshotboots · Post by **Andreshotboots** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:05 pm

Thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time..

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:07 pm

Awful to lose a parent, my condolences

distortiondave · Post by **distortiondave** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:43 pm

Herts Clarets wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 16, 2024 6:33 pm
Sorry to hear your sad news DD. I used to live in Belgrave St and remember the electrical shop. The paper shop on the corner opposite was run by Frank and Margaret Hothersall early 80s, are you related to them?

Yep, my grandma and grandad. They eventually had the paper shop opposite the Crown in Colne, back when cans of pop were more expensive than cigarettes.
Grandad Frank was nuttier than a fruitcake, but eventually he moved to Fence and bought a bungalow that came with its own full size electric pylon in the garden.
Years later, after he'd died, we delivered a machine to next door, and I remarked to the owner that my grandad used to live to next door, to which she replied 'Frank? He never had any clothes on, did he?!' and it turns out he'd just been nudebathing under the basking glow of the electric pylon for years, in full view of the neighbours.

Lubanski · Post by **Lubanski** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:44 pm

Condolences Dave. Difficult time for you, hope the memories of better times with him help.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:54 pm

Very sorry for your loss, DD. Best wishes.

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 9:20 pm

Sorry for your loss, DD
Thought with you & yours.
R.I.P

Loyalclaret · Post by **Loyalclaret** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 9:22 pm

Goalposts wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 16, 2024 8:00 pm
Sorry to hear that Dave.

I do wonder whether we should have a in memoriam tab in the announcements section of UTC to mark such moments. For posters and fellow clarets.
It feels like an appropriate thing to consider. Just an idea

Sorry for your loss Dave.

I have seen similar things on other boards Goalposts, I think Blackpool have one.

RIP Oz

Claretmisterg · Post by **Claretmisterg** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 9:46 pm

Condolences Dave. I also lived in Belgrave street for a while in the early eighties. Your Dad was always very helpful when looking for spare parts.

louieollie · Post by **louieollie** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 9:55 pm

Sorry for your loss DD
Condolences to you and your family.

Wo Didi · Post by **Wo Didi** » Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:00 pm

Sincere condolences DD your dad sounds a great character, I lost my Claret mad dad in April it's a cruel world at times. Wishing you all the best and hopefully you can be around your family, I had to leave the UK to be with mine and they bring a lot of comfort. RIP.