lazarus Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 You may have read on the web site that ex-Ashford player and supporter, Malcolm Pate sadly died on Thursday 20 March after a long illness. I have sent out an email this morning to as many people as I can regarding a last request made by Malcolm but I am reproducing it here as there may be people who would wish to sign the shirt, whose email addresses I do not have. This was the email: Please excuse this email if you did not know Malcolm, but this is to let those who knew him well, both as an ex-ATFC goalkeeper and in recent times supporter, that he sadly died on Thursday 20 March after a long illness.I have been advised that one of his last wishes was that he be wearing his Ashford Town shirt on the day of his funeral and his partner has asked if as many people at Ashford who knew Malcolm could possibly sign the shirt, which will be at the club from Tuesday afternoon onwards. We do not yet have the date of the funeral but I will put it on the ATFC web site as soon as I know. At a date in the future we will also be honouring his wish to have his ashes scattered on the pitch.If anyone wished to contact his partner or send a card, her name is Karen (sorry I don't have her surname) and the address is 28 Monks Way, Staines, TW18 1QU. Her phone number is 01784 390154.I do not have email addresses for many of the players who would have played with Malcolm back in the 70's and 80's so if you are able to forward this to anyone relevant, please do so.Thank you.Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty again Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 A bit cheeky of me to ask, but any chance of bringing the shirt and a pen to Northwood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyatmfc Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I didn't know Malcom personally, although I remember seeing him around the club. Very sad to lose another from Ash Tree family. My condolences to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenwill Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I have known Malcom for many years both at Ashford Town & Staines x servicemans club. I always found him to be a perfect gentleman,and I know that Ashford Town Mx FC was very close to his heart. Goodnight Malc. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Let's get three points for "The Cat" at Northwood. He was a decent man and he loved the club. RIP Malcolm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manurgrate Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Malcolm was one of the good guys, brave, honest with a great sense of humour. It is very sad for him to die before his time but at least he isn't suffering anymore. RIP Malc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 I have put it on the web site but just to confirm that Malcolm's funeral is arranged for 1.40 p.m. on Monday 31 March at Hanworth Crematorium, followed by a wake at the Staines Riverside Club. I have been advised by Karen that it will not now be possible for anyone to sign Malcolm's shirt as all the arrangements for the cremation had to be finalised yesterday, so there is no need for anyone to make a special journey to do so. It is family flowers only but there will be an opportunity to make a donation to the Princess Alice Hospice at the funeral on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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