Blaydon RFC is sad to announce the death of former player – John Purves

John played many games in Blaydon colours and was well known and with many friends from BRFC.

Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Please see extract from family announcement below:

PURVES John (Whickham). Sadly on 17th July 2014, aged 58 years.
Friends please meet for service at Mountsett Crematorium, Dipton, on Friday 1st August 2014, at 2.45pm.

Family flowers only please, a retiring collection will be taken at the end of service in aid of The Marie Curie Hospice.