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Club president Norman Hebbron has passed away

Club president Norman Hebbron has passed away

Jonathan McGourty14 Apr 2020 - 10:05
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Garforth mourns the passing of a great man

Last night Garforth Town club president Norman Hebbron passed away in St. Gemmas Hospice, aged 92.

Norman, affectionatley known as "Mr. Garforth Town" to some, first became involved with the club in the late 1960s.
He later stepped up to the committee where he helped to oversee many of the clubs' achievements, including amongst others, the development of Brierlands Lane and the move to our current home in 1998.
The iconic Norman Hebbron stand at Garforth Town is recognition of his achievements.

In his later years, Norman continued to help out and do odd jobs around the place into his 90's.

Norman was admitted to hospital in February this year following a severe stroke and last night passed away at St. Gemmas, Leeds.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to Normans' family and our thoughts are with them all.

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