VALE Eddy Radford
It is with deep regret I have to inform Colleagues and Old Colleagues of the passing this morning of Eddy Radford. It seems that one of the best days for the Club (long Lunch) has been followed by one of the worst.
Eddy Radford age 83 was the second oldest of the Club’s life members. His involvement in the club spanned some fifty years. A wonderful human being in every aspect. Eddy greeted you every time with a warm engaging smile and an inquiring Colleagues rugby mind.
It would be difficult to do justice to Eddy in this space, suffice to say for those who knew him saw him as a club icon. Eddy’s influence along with his peers set the standards, ethos, traditions and style that continues throughout the club today.
Eddy was so respected by the N.S.W. Suburban Rugby Union they named a Division Three competition the Radford Cup after him.
All Colleagues send their sincere sympathies to the Radford family. Preparations are underway to recognise Eddy’s passing with an announcement and a minutes silence before the start of the Kentwell Cup game on Saturday.
Service details will be posted on the Club’s website when they become available.
Eddy’s life: Premiership player, Premiership coach, Committee Member, Honour Cap winner, Club President, Subbies Vice President, Premiership Kentwell Team manager 1980,82,84 can be found in Sky Blue Winters (Vance.S.Lowry 2013).
“A great Colleague, a sad day for the Club”.
Boothie