| Tony O'Connell - Fordingbridge R.F.C. |
| Monday, 08 February 2010 | |
 It is with great sadness that Hampshire Rugby Football Union and Fordingbridge Rugby Football Club announce the passing Fordingbridge RFC President Tony O'Connell, who died suddenly of a heart attack in the early hours of Sunday morning (7 February 2010). Funeral details now received.
Tony was a legend in the Fordingbridge community through the Rugby Club, Cycling, Carnival organisation, his business ventures and his hearty laugh. Before moving to Fordingbridge, 'Rocky' was a stalwart member of Trojans Rugby Club during the 70s and early 80s. He played well over 100 games in their first XV, initially as a flanker and latterly as a prop. He also represented Hampshire in 1981. He and Brian Fuller were the founding members of Fordingbridge Rugby Club and he will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts and condolences go to Christine, his wife, and his childre, Paul and Amy. Tony's funeral will take place at St Mary's Church, Church Street, Fordingbridge and 11am on Friday 19 February 2010. It will be followed afterwards with a "celebration" of his life at the Clubhouse on the Recreation Ground. Fordingbridge's First XV match this weekend, against Old Alleynians at home, will be marked with a minutes silence prior to the game. |