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Keith Meadows passes away
Keith Meadows, a former sports reporter on the Daily Mirror in Manchester, has died following a long battle against cancer.Meadows, 69, was NUJ FOC when Robert Maxwell shut down the northern operation in 1988 and played a major part in negotiating pay-offs for the staff.
His non-religious service will be held at Fred Hamer's Funeral Home, James Street, Rawtenstall, Lancashire on Friday Aug 26 at 1pm. He will be laid to rest shortly afterwards at Rawtenstall cemetery, where he often walked his dogs.
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Ray Matts Remembered
The Football Writers' Association are saddened to hear the news Ray Matts, the long-serving Daily Mail sports reporter and FWA member, passed away after a short illness aged 70.Ray joined the Daily Mail from the Birmingham Evening Mail as Midlands football reporter in 1980 and would go on to cover both Nottingham Forest's and Aston Villa's European Cup victories.
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Ken Montgomery passes away
IT is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ken Montgomery who passed away on Sunday after a short illness.Ken, who was 69, was the FWA's much-valued Executive Secretary for fourteen years having taken over the role from Pat Signy. He reluctantly stepped down from his duties during the summer when he became unwell.
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Don Saunders Obituary
Don Saunders, a lifelong member of the Football Writers Association, died on Tuesday aged 85. Don famously covered both football and boxing for The Daily Telegraph for more than three decades. His funeral will take place on Monday, May 12, 2.30pm at St. Andrews Church, Whitchurch, near Plymouth. Refreshments will be available afterwards at a pub nearby, and all are welcome. Our sincere condolences go to Don's family and friends.Tags: don saunders, obituary
Norman Wynne passes away
Norman Wynne, former Sunday People chief northern football correspondent and an honorary life member of the Football Writers Association, died on Tuesday in North Manchester Hospital. He was 77. Norman was secretary of the northern branch of the FWA for many years before being made an honorary life member of the national association.Tags: norman wynne, obituary