Heath Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Just to let people know on here that my precious brother died in the early hours of Monday morning, he had been diagnosed with Cancer but it was a brain anuerism that killed him, to say we are devastated is not the right words, he leaves a wife and two beautiful children Nathan aged 8 years and Charlotte aged 5 years. He was a mad mad latics supporter and used to love coming on here, he live din Oldham all his life uptil about 5 years ago he moved to Wakefield for his job, he hated it up there, he always wanted to come back home. Well he is coming back home, he is being cremated at Oldham Crem and his wake is being held in his beloved pub The Pleasant in Royton were we spent many many a happy day/night in there. He had so many friends it was unreal, to many to mention and I think he had some on here that knew him, if you werent his *friend* on facebook or went int he Pleasant they I should imagine you don tknow so this is to let people know. He loved Latics, just like our dad loved Latics, he hadnt been for a while, money issues and travelling but he always always wanted to know everything about latics and he was planning a trip to Wembley to watch them in this cup when or if they get back there. Fingers crossed they do!! He was also a regular in the Clayton Arms before they knocked it down if people can remember him, ginger hair, quite big and very very loud!! Anyway, just wanted to write this and let people know, I know how close nit you Latics supporters are, I am writing this on my hubbies log in, he wont mind, he's devastated to he they went everywhere together watching Latics,up and down gthe country, and one day he said he was going to write a book about his and his mates awayday experditions, unfortunately he wont be able to now. The clud today have given his friend some grass cuttings from the pitch that we willput in his coffin and we can scatter some of his ashes onthe pitch if we want and his song at his funeral will be Mouldy Old Dough, sums him up top a tee! RIP Martin, a heart of gold, would do anything for anybody and a die hard latics supporter. Is going to be terribly missed by family and friends. Your heartbroken sister Janet xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I didn't know him personally but read his posts often enough...sincere condolences to you and your family at this sad time.RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I am really sorry for your loss. And those kids - too young to lose a Dad. I never met the bloke, but had a few really positive exchanges with him on here after he lost his job a year or two ago. He came across as a top man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 RIP Martin bumped into you a few times allways found you a top bloke . Condolences to your family especialy the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Very sorry to hear of your loss, Janet. Thoughts are with you and the rest of the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoafc Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Very sorry to hear of your loss Janet. I only met your brother once - he'd made me a Latics planter and a special Strongbow one-off planter as a present for my brother-in-law, and came over from Wakefield with his lad to deliver them for me. Seemed like a very likeable and genuine guy. Too sad. Our thoughts are with you and his family, and in particular his young 'uns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboafc Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family . rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 So sad to hear of the loss of Martin, thoughts are with you and the rest of Martin's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Terrible for his Children and family. Prayers go out to them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 So sorry to hear about your unexpected loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Never met him but always sad to here off the passing off a fellow Oldham fan R.I.P Martin thoughts are with your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdw76 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Very sad news, my thoughts go out to you and all the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 My deepest condolences to you and the rest of yours and his family. Nothing can put into words how devastating it is that those two young children have lost their father. It's heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Saddened by this news. Whatever you say at a time like this never seems to be enough. The Latics family has lost a son, but that’s nothing compared to his family’s loss. Sincere condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ritchie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Some people left for heaven without warning. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Just to echo everyone's sentiments, sincere condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Sorry to hear the awful news. Words cant describe what you must be going through There has been some tragic news in the world and town of recent Time for Latics to step up and provide some much needed joy for our fans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Awful news. RIP Martin. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another fan Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family . rest in peace Echos my sentiments exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I have today changed my OWTB photo on my profile to show my good friend Martin Athorn who has just passed away at such a young age, ( if my logo is still showing The PistonBroke club, just click on it and you'll see Martin's picture). I went on many and many away trips with Martin for many years and each trip we had we had so much fun and met many new friends along the way, train, coach, car, bus, hitch hike we've done the lot, win or lose we had a booze, im sure many of you knew Martin, he was the kindest, funiest and most friendly guy i've ever met, we had many a good night with the supporters club in the 80s-90s, we had such a laugh on Roger Palmer's testamonial do's especially the trip to Bernard Mannings. If you ever met Martin i'm sure he'll have told you that he taught Earl Barratt everything that he knew about footy, Martin was at his school and Martin was the team captain and their best player - so he told me anyway... Martin's favourite player as far as i can remember was Vic Halom, king of all Geordies. It would be good if anyone who knew him came up to the Pleasant Inn and had a drink or 2 with us, most of you know Wayne Hurst, who i know very well, If you cant make it, please just give an extra cheer at the next Latics match on behalf of Merp. RIP Merp, you'll never be forgotten, but you'll always be missed... yours Craig Simpson Edited November 30, 2011 by pistonbroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryowen Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Janet I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The clubs thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do please contact me by PM. I am sure that if you want any recognition through a club that your brother clearly loved you would feel just a little better. Barry Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yard Dog Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Didn't know him personally - he was a bit older than me, but living on the next street to him and drinking in the Plez, I know a lot of people who knew him very well and they are absolutely gutted. Condolences to all his friends and family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss Janet, thoughts with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Very sorry to hear of the sad passing of your brother Janet. RIP Martin. A devastating loss. Thoughts are very much with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss - RIP Martin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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