Graham-Hart Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 It is with much sadness that I inform you that Mrs Jean Nettle, beloved wife of John, and mother of Paul, who ran the outstanding former Camborne Lions boys teams in years gone by, has passed away at the age of 84. The funeral will be held this coming Friday at 1:45pm ( the 8th of February ) at Camborne Church. It is impossible to guage what this outstanding family of three gave to football here in Cornwall . The list of players that moved on to the ranks of the South Western League and beyond is incalculable, though it is without doubt that it would only have been a very small number had they not passed through the incredibly skilled and dedicated hands of John & Paul. This was all done at considerable expense to themselves and with no thanks ever asked or expected. It was done purely for the love of the game and for what they could give to the aspiring young players. Behind them of course all the time was Jean. Always in full support of her husband and son, and a mother figure to all the boys and a kind and good friend to the Parents. Therefore I would ask that anyone, either parent, player or otherwise who were connected to the Club , to attend the service this coming Friday to give our support to John ( who himself is not a well man ) and Paul at this very sad time. I'm sure it would mean an awful lot to them. A full Church at least would be a fitting tribute to a family that has given so much to our Cornish football community. Please spread the word. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allforone1889 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I knew them through youth football at Truro Minors and would like to send my sincearest sympathy to the family my thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 My sympathy to John and Paul-two unsung workers who have unselfishly contributed so much to the youth of Cornish football. It is almost too many to count the number of household named players which have graduated through the guidance of the Nettle family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Matthews Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Sad news indeed. May I add my deepest sympathy to both John and Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Tommy- Did your nephew Matthew Etherington(now at West Ham) graduate from the Lions? I know Ian Gosling and Justin Harrington did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Chown Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Please send condolences towards the family from all at Carharrack AFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggie Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Sad news....My thoughts are with John & Paul...both top blokes but sadly I never met Mrs Nettle may she RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 its come as a shock to hear that jean has passed away. i know jean,john and paul very well, although not seen them for while, as jean used to work as barmaid with my gran at camborne british legion and camborne rugby club. she was quite a character and will definately be sadly missed. r.i.p. jean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrard8 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH JOHN AND PAUL ,FROM ALL AT TREVENSON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now