John Day MBE
John Day MBE
It was with great sadness that we at Torrisholme Cricket Club heard of the passing of our long time President and ardent supporter John Day MBE and we offer our sincere condolences to his daughter Alison, his son Peter and their families.
John became involved at the club at the time John Ball re-started the Junior
Section, his two grandsons, Ryan and Kieran, were playing and he became
President shortly afterwards. He retained the post with great pride for the rest of
his life regularly attending home games where he would join the group of older
supporters and former players known as ‘The Lads’ to watch the game, chat and
enjoy a leisurely tea. Over the last few years his visits have been fewer due to
his ill health but his interest in the club never waned and he was always keen to
welcome you to his home or have a catch up on the phone to hear about how the
club was doing.
John was awarded his MBE for his Services to the Community, he was a city
councillor for over twenty years, Mayor of Lancaster from 2004 to 2005 and ran
Beaufort Road Post Office for 24 years. Alongside his interest in the cricket club
John was an ardent and long-standing fan of Morecambe FC and a regular at
Torrisholme Methodist Church. He will long be remembered as a gentle, witty,
positive and supportive man who cared deeply about his family and his
community.
RIP Mr President you will be missed.
On behalf of Torrisholme Cricket and Social Club, 20th May 2024.
