The president of Sandown & Shanklin Rugby Club, Graham Thomas, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, the club has announced with sadness (22nd November).
Yesterday, the club posted the following message to their Facebook page (Wednesday).
“SSRFC must break the very sad news that our Club President Graham Thomas passed away suddenly yesterday morning with saddened hearts.
“Graham was an active member of the Club for well over 40 years, serving in a variety of capacities on the Committee and as a player, captain, coach, chairman, and president. He was one of the initial coaches who created and started the youth rugby programme at Vectis Rugby Club on the Isle of Wight.
“A respected man with a happy and infectious sense of humour and a massive heart, his loss sits heavily on all Hurricanes.
“As a club we send our deepest condolences to his beloved Angie and family and will do everything we can to support them through this difficult time.”