WELWYN Garden City Football Club are mourning the loss of life member Dick Dunning, who passed away last week, after a spell in hospital.
Dick, 82, gave a lifetime’s service to the club, holding the post of Football Secretary for many years, upon joining the club in the late 1970’s.
His first involvement in football in the area was with The Woodman Sunday League side, who he managed to great success in the early 70’s before joining the Herns Way club.
Dick was a particularly prominent figure with the Citizens’ during their long spell in Spartan South Midlands League – a competition in which WGC played for over 30 years – and was very well know in county footballing circles.
In recent seasons, his involvement was to a lesser extent, but his longevity of service with the club, saw him awarded life membership a decade ago.
Eyesight problems prevented Dick attending games in the past two seasons, but he continued to follow the club’s fortunes through his son Tony, a long standing volunteer and senior steward at WGC FC.
Dick leaves son Tony, his daughters, Jackie, Amanda and Selina and 11 grandchildren.
His funeral will be at Oakhill Crematorium, Hatfield, AL10 8HS on Friday, November 21st at 11am.
