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Grandad Latimer

Latimer
Latimer Posts: 945
in General Charlton
My dad, Smudge, passed away peacefully on Sunday night. I was with him at his bedside when he slipped away. Smudge was born in Woolwich 86 years ago, he and his brother naturally became Charlton fans. Both were in the 76000+ crowd vs Villa, Smudge was even at the 11-1 drubbing away at Villa and has the four page programme! He also attended the Matthews final in 1953. He too like a great many sold those jackpot books in the 60s and 70s to work mates and neighbours, proud to be doing his bit to raise funds for Charlton.

He gave me my love of football and Charlton. The first time I saw CAFC was at Villa away in the 60s as we lived in Worcestershire. Though I have lived in Northants for 24 years we still made a point of getting to at least one game a season together, last season we managed 10, several with Ms Latimer. He was kind man, a gentleman, Charlton supporter and a wonderful dad.

He certainly did live, love, laugh and be happy especially when he was down The Valley!
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  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,040
    Lovely story RIP to your Dad.
  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,716
    edited July 2013
    My condolences Lats.

    I lost my own father 4 years ago so have some idea of how you must feel right now.

    My dad was at that Villa game too with his parents, uncles and Grandad.

    RIP
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Great story and memories to live on with sounds like he was a top man

    condolences
  • Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Posts: 4,923
    Beautiful tribute, warmly expressed. Your dad sounds like a true gent; my condolences to you, Latimer.
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,673
    RIP Smudge - sounds a great character. Thoughts with you and the family, Lats.
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,505
    Thinking of you and the family Kev x
  • Half Nelson
    Half Nelson Posts: 408
    Night night Smudge, I`m sure you will smile down on the Valley from on high.
  • chazza
    chazza Posts: 243
    Can only echo what's been said above. Condolences.
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,117
    Sorry to hear that Kev. All the best to you and your family.
  • Curb_It
    Curb_It Posts: 21,265
    Well if you got your good nature and kindness from him then he must have been a smashing guy.

    Sympathies to you and the family.

    Brenda


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  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,450
    My thoughts are with you and your family.

    Ray
  • LoOkOuT
    LoOkOuT Posts: 10,926
    RIP. Condolences to you and yours.
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,633
    Sorry to hear that, lovely story.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,445
    Condolences to the family Latimer.
  • masicat
    masicat Posts: 5,017
    RIP Smudge.
  • Red_Pete_in_Dubai
    Red_Pete_in_Dubai Posts: 2,764
    Many condolences Kev.
  • Tunwellsaddick
    Tunwellsaddick Posts: 2,462
    Condolences Latimer. Great tribute to your grandad. RIP.
  • _MrDick
    _MrDick Posts: 13,147
    My condolences to you and your family. I'm sure he will be greatly missed
  • O-Randy-Hunt
    O-Randy-Hunt Posts: 10,855
    Sorry mate. RIP Smudge
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 58,134
    Curb_It said:

    Well if you got your good nature and kindness from him then he must have been a smashing guy.

    Sympathies to you and the family.

    Brenda

    Well said B. Thoughts with you and Ms Lats Kev

    RIP my fellow Smudge

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  • bc_addick
    bc_addick Posts: 761
    Thoughts are with you and the family Kev.
    RIP Smudge - Brian
  • Stone
    Stone Posts: 3,026
    Bless his soul Kev. RIP.
  • Greenie
    Greenie Posts: 9,174
    My condolences to you and your family Latimer.
    RIP Smudge.
  • Danepak
    Danepak Posts: 1,641
    Condolences to your family, Kevin.
  • SheffieldRed
    SheffieldRed Posts: 3,772

    Sorry to read about your loss.

    RIP Smudge.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,483
    RIP Smudge, 86 was a fair old innings
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Sad news Kev.

    Condolences to you and your family.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,676
    Thank you for the story. RIP.
  • Badger
    Badger Posts: 4,842
    Condolences to your family Kev.
  • CharltonKerry
    CharltonKerry Posts: 2,991
    RIP smudge, sound like you where a true addick and a gent.

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