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Obituary

Malcolm (Tacker) Thornton

A very very sad for day for Eaglescliffe Elementis JFC

On the 7th of march Groundsman Malcolm Thornton sadly passed away . He will be sadly missed by every one associated with Eaglescliffe Elementis JFC . Our condolences go out to all of Malcolms family , as this guy really is irreplaceable its not often a guy like Malcolm comes along SALT OF THE EARTH i would say and many others . He was loved and adored by many not just at Eaglescliffe . He devoted so much of his time to the running of the club , the club wouldn't of run as smoothly as it does without him .As chairman of the club i always thought of Malcolm as a good friend who would do anything for you , i will sorely miss him and his humour and his nickname that we gave him sums this guy up SIR MALCOLM , really this guy should of been knighted for what he did .

GOODBYE MALCOLM AND THANKYOU

Malcolm came to Eaglescliffe Elementis JFC bringing along his grandson Connor to play in our then u13's team managed by Mick Ferens . As soon as i met Malcolm i knew i would like him , his humour and wit would always keep you in good spirit if things weren't going well . Malcolm was 71 years of age but had the heart and the energy of a 25 year old . He was up at the club almost every day either cutting the grass , marking the pitches out , rolling the pitches even painting the clubhouse and the containers . If there was a job to do no matter how big or small , it was Malcolms to do , and no matter what the weather he would do it . I remember talking to Malcolm on the phone 2 days before he sadly passed away , even tho he wasn,t feeling very well he was talking to me about jobs he had to do up at the field , and that he couldn't wait for the summer months so he could do even more and spend all day up there . WHAT A GUY . As you can see in the picture above Malcolm is holding a present from the club which was presented to him the day after our presentation eveving as he couldn't make it on the night . The present was a tool box ...LOL... which contained various decorating tools which Malcolm found hilarious , but what you can't make out in his left hand is a crystal trophie which was presented to Malcolm in front of all the children and a lot of parents and all coaches and managers to which he recieved applauds for outstanding efforts for the club .

Chairman and u14's Manager Shaun

Malcolm, thank you for all your hard work at the club it was really appreciated. You were a true gent, and you will be missed.

Gary and Sam Jarps

Malcolm it was a honour to have known you You will be greatly missed by all those that knew you. and you will be sorely missed at the club. Thank you for your friendship and memories

Debbie and Mathew Smith

malcolm, to a very dear friend. thank you for all the hard work and memories you have left at eaglescliffe. there will always be a part of you at the club.

Stuart , Lorna and Callum Peacock