Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:05 pm  

I received the sad news this morning, that Frank had passed away.

That's yet another through-and-through Leyther who we have lost. Once upon a time, he was a regular contributor on this message board and his wit and knowledge were second to none. He supported his club, through thick and thin, despite being on 'a fixed income'! He will be greatly missed, and I was honoured to know and respect him.

R.I.P. Frank - and sincere condolences to his family and many friends, and fellow RL supporters, at Leigh and a host of other clubs.

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:18 pm  

A very sad day today hearing of Franks passing. I've known Frank for over 50 years, and he will be very much missed. A true Leyther who followed Leigh rugby all his life.My condolences and thoughts are with his family and all his friends at this sad time. R.I.P. Frank.

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:59 pm  

I also heard earlier today always had great banter with him a character another sad day I know my fellow Fax Fans will also send their sincere condolences

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:17 pm  

I am very sad, I never had the pleasure of meeting Frank but communicated with him often on here. He was a reet gent with passion for his team, courtesy to his fellows and appreciation to opponents. His wit and repartee will be missed.

Condolences to his family and friends, R.I.P. Frank.

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:19 pm  

Alan wrote:

I received the sad news this morning, that Frank had passed away.

That's yet another through-and-through Leyther who we have lost. Once upon a time, he was a regular contributor on this message board and his wit and knowledge were second to none. He supported his club, through thick and thin, despite being on 'a fixed income'! He will be greatly missed, and I was honoured to know and respect him.

R.I.P. Frank - and sincere condolences to his family and many friends, and fellow RL supporters, at Leigh and a host of other clubs.

Has he been sick,do u no Alan not seen him for a long time only new him through chats in the George or in the north stand but was Leigh to the heart .
God bless & r.i.p frank

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:54 pm  

Such sad news. Spent many an hour with Frank over the years, chatting at home games, reserve games, travelling to away games together and often watching neutral games together, be they at Swinton, Salford, Halifax or wherever.

Frank has been in ill health for some time but was still managing to get to home games earlier in the season if not necessarily every game home and away as had always been the case in the past.

A real pleasure to have called him a friend and I’m sure hundreds will feel likewise. He will be sadly missed.

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:20 pm  

A very sad day for the Caroli family,Frank was a very close family friend,I've known all the Blackburns all my life, Frank can only be described as a Leyther 100% this season he attended many games in a lot of pain.Leigh games won't be the same anymore, I shall miss you mate,RIP Buddy,love you.Ian.

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:36 pm  

I didn't really know Frank but felt I had a sense of him and his humour from here and the facebook page. Condolences to his family and friends - the fact he'll be missed by people who he didn't really know is a testimony of sorts.

Hope he is having a glass of red and the constraints of the fixed income have evaporated.

God bless, Frank.

Lou x

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sat Jul 21, 2018 10:59 pm  

Had many a good debate, and quite a few laughs with Frank in the North stand, a genuine fella who always had time to chat with you. Leigh Centurions through and through.

God bless Frank xx

Re: Frank Blackburn R.I.P. : Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:58 am  

very sad news. I really enjoyed Franks posts on here, and the banter he had. RIP Frank and codolences to your family and friends.