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Tony Dickerson's Funeral 13th April 2015

  • 30/03/15
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Tony Dickerson (President)

It is with great sadness, that I have to inform you of the death of Tony Dickerson, our League President. After a long illness, Tony passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, 29th March, aged 77.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tony’s wife Frances and the family at this very sad time.
Tony will be sadly missed by all those who knew him, he was a great servant to local football, in particular to Almary Green Anglian Combination, Wroxham FC and Norfolk FA. He served this league for over 35 years and was Chairman, before he became our President. He was also a past Chairman of Norfolk FA.
As a mark of respect, there will be a minutes silence before all our Almary Green Anglian Combination matches, this coming Saturday 4th April.
Funeral arrangements:
A Requiem Mass will be held at The Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Norwich Road, North Walsham, NR28 9JP, at 10am on Monday 13th April and all are welcome to attend. This will be followed by a private Cremation for family members only.
The Wake will take place at The Norfolk Mead Hotel, Church Loke, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7DN, provision will be in place directly following the service and the family will join you after the Cremation. All are welcome to attend, if you are unable to attend the Service but would still like to pay your respects please come along to the Hotel anytime up to 6.00pm.
Family flowers only please, but donations, if desired, for The Great Ormond Street Hospital can be sent to Allcock Family Funeral Services, Falcon House, 96a City Road, Norwich, NR1 2HD.