A Tribute to Maurice Dean 1932-2018.

Early Days-before leg cover !

Our friend and founder member, Maurice Dean, sadly passed away in hospital on the 1st August 2018 after a long and brave battle against Multiple Sclerosis.

He was born in Leyland on the 4th June 1932 and when his mother died young in the early years of World War Two he was brought up in the Harris Orphanage in Preston.

Sad news

We have received the sad news that SROC Elder Statesman Maurice Dean has died yesterday afternoon. Maurice was one of the original members and has remained active in the club; in recent years often to be seen at local events being pushed in his wheelchair by Peter Knott. He will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with his family. Details of the funeral will be notified when known.