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Jon Robinson 1965-2013

Sadly we have to report that Jon Robinson of Genetics and the Management Committee passed away peacefully on January 1st. A celebration of his life was very well attended on 10th January.

Jon had been admitted to a hospice on the previous Friday after taking ill during the summer season. Members of his family were with him.

Jon was Genetic’s Fixture Secretary for many years, and also a member and reliable attendee of Management and general League meetings. The attached photo from the 2011 Presentations shows John happy with his Div 2 Winners medal at the back, next but one to President Malcolm Kennedy. Jon was an important element of the Championship winning team of 2008 and he also played in some fixtures in 2012.

Jon's life is already being likened to his typical innings; always explosive but too short. A really superb, genuine guy! See attached for further thoughts.

Also ADDED 17th Jan: Dr Benneworth in Newcastle wrote about Jon in Fanzine The Mag. Just follow the link:
http://www.themag.co.uk/the-mag-articles/nufc-more-important-than-life-and-death/

Many who knew Jon have already supported fund raising for Cancer Research in Jon’s memory. The Mallards CC club account is acting as a collection point for anyone wishing to donate. THis account will be kept open for a short while longer.

Please mark your transaction "Donation for Jon".

Account: Mallards Cricket Club
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number: 65385621
Bank: Co-operative bank

The League express their sympathies and were well represented on Thursday although League President Malcolm Kennedy had to give his apologies from Australia.

A new NEMWCL award for FAIR PLAY in his name is planned and will be donated by his elder brother Nigel.

Regards and best wishes for 2013 to all our members and supporters in sharing this sad news.

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