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“Just seen the two nice tributes to David Hoyle from Mark and Joan on the website. I have known and been a friend of Davids all my life and he will be sadly missed.He was a very well liked and respected man of the village. I am sure that there will be tributes coming in from all over the world.”
Posted by
Norman
| 14/03/2009 16:28:02
“A very sad day for all who were priveledged to know him, we were lads together, taught sunday school together and sang in "Bar" choir, I'll miss him.”
Posted by
Jim
| 15/03/2009 04:13:27
“I was sad to learn this morning of the death of Mr David Hoyle he was a good family friend and a true gent. I now live in qld Australia but with the power of the net both good news and bad travels fast. I have many fond memories of David just talking with my dad the late Tom Whitaker and im sure they will never stop now they meet again. My thoughts are with his family god bless him.”
Posted by
Roger Sutcliff
| 15/03/2009 14:52:06
“Lyn and I had the pleasure of meeting David a few times at Moonrakers meetings. We will remember him for his gentle manner and outstanding knowledge of old Cowling and its family’s.
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Posted by
Trevor
| 15/03/2009 15:34:14
“I knew David most of my life. A hard working, honest and jovial man. He was always a pleasure to be with. The world has lost one of it's diamonds.”
Posted by
Ken Edgar (Sen)
| 16/03/2009 12:53:33
“David's funeral will take place on Thursday 26th March at 10.30 a.m. St. Andrews Methodish Church. More details in local papers.”
Posted by
Joan
| 16/03/2009 21:55:23
“Cowling Cricket Club has lost a great friend and stalwart supporter, with the passing of our President David Hoyle. David has been associated with the Cricket Club for around seventy years and he has always been deeply involved in the welfare of the club. After the Second World War, David and a few others were instrumental in reviving the cricket club and laying sound foundations for the club and ground which we have today.
As a trustee he was responsible for the building and financing of the new pavillion and changing rooms and the laying of a road down to the new facilities.
He played cricket at Cowling for many years, batting and bowling slow right arm. For some years he was the Captain, and in his time as a player the club won both cup and league honours. When his playing days were over, he served on the Committee and guided the club forward using his contacts, experience and common sense. Over the years he helped raise a lot of money for the development of cricket in Cowling, the latest being selling the watercolour ( which he painted and gave to our club ) of cricket at Cowling and the sale of fifty prints.This contribution ensured that the new garage and scorebox was built in 2007.
He supported the club keenly, rarely missing a home game. He always had time for a chat with players and spectators, offering words of wit and humour (and sometimes advice).
David's contribution to the Cricket Club is immeasurable. He cannot be replaced, but we will always remember his support, his wise words at Committee meetings, his wit, and his deep love of cricket. All involved at the Cricket Club will miss him tremendously.”
Posted by
Bob Richardson (Cowling Cricket Club Secretary)
| 18/03/2009 13:58:58
“A true gentleman.....Will be missed by all at Cowling C. C. R.I.P.
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Posted by
Keith Woodhead
| 19/03/2009 19:29:44
“I was so sorry to hear of the passing of David I have known him all my life. He was a good christian man and a family friend. My thoughts are with his familyat this time and I will always treasure the picture that he gave me.”
Posted by
Janice Martin(nee Dolphin)
| 19/03/2009 23:05:17
“Margaret, Susan and Janet would like to thank all David's friends from Cowling and the surrounding area for their good wishes and thoughts following David's death. His funeral was one we, and he would be, proud of and was a fitting tribute to a true friend and step dad. We are expecting to see a fitting obituary in The Craven Herald in the coming weeks.”
Posted by
Susan Graham
| 31/03/2009 15:26:37
“There is a superb obituary for David in today's Yorkshire Post 4th April - page no. 10.
Always remembered - both in sadness and in fun.”
Posted by
Joan
| 04/04/2009 20:38:47
“totally agree, a superb tribute in Yorkshire Post, it can be difficult to get across in words just what a person was like to everyone. well done.”
Posted by
Heather
| 05/04/2009 14:57:01
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