| RIP Gerry Dawson 15:49 - May 12 with 3203 views | TVOS1907 |
Sad news that Dale fan and matchday commissionaire Gerry Dawson has died today.
Any fans who used to go into the reception/main stand area at home matches will know Gerry as one of the chaps at the bottom of the stairs.
A real stalwart who could always be guaranteed to be there every game and with a welcoming smile and handshake for everyone, especially directors and guests from visiting clubs. |  |
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 15:55 - May 12 with 2513 views | R17ALE |
RIP Gerry. Terrible news.
I've known him for over 20 years and never heard him utter one cross word ever.
He was one of the warmest, mild, friendliest gentleman you could ever wish to meet - polite, funny and charming.
My thoughts are with his nearest and dearest who must be devastated.
Big loss to the club. Our loss is most certainly Pearly Gates' gain! He'll be up there now telling St. Peter all about Dale! |  |
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 15:59 - May 12 with 2490 views | R442D |
I met and saw this man a lot, he was absolutely wonderful.
Always had a smile to spare you, no matter who you were.
New nearly every fan who walked through the door, made you smile to see the warmth he gave.
It's very sad news to hear he has passed away.
Thoughts and prays certainly go out to his family.
I have no doubt he'll be sorely missed. |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:02 - May 12 with 2480 views | maybee |
So sorry to hear about this.
Gerry was almost the face of RAFC, and will be sadly missed.
My thoughts are with his family.
RIP Gerry. |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:03 - May 12 with 2476 views | jorafc |
So so sad. RIP Gerry. Such a great guy - he will be missed :'( |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:07 - May 12 with 2464 views | DySporting |
Gutted to hear this, what a gentleman - I'll miss our chat every home game | | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:37 - May 12 with 2414 views | hitman |
yea it sure is a sad sad loss'
i can only follow your statements
r.i.p big man
i was speaking to a relative of his, all the family are in total shock |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:39 - May 12 with 2406 views | suc |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:37 - May 12 by hitman |
yea it sure is a sad sad loss'
i can only follow your statements
r.i.p big man
i was speaking to a relative of his, all the family are in total shock |
What a great bloke sad loss to the club and his family. RIP | | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:41 - May 12 with 2396 views | ArthurDaley |
I had known Gerry for God knows how many years, We played football together for different teams in Rochdale. We even worked together at the old Alderglen on Spotland road for a time. To say it has come as a shock is an understatement. He was a bloody good bloke, and an even better mate.
RIP Gerry, it was a privilege to know you. |  |
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:47 - May 12 with 2369 views | TalkingSutty |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 16:41 - May 12 by ArthurDaley |
I had known Gerry for God knows how many years, We played football together for different teams in Rochdale. We even worked together at the old Alderglen on Spotland road for a time. To say it has come as a shock is an understatement. He was a bloody good bloke, and an even better mate.
RIP Gerry, it was a privilege to know you. |
RIP Gerry, very sad. |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 17:03 - May 12 with 2335 views | mr_fri_night |
Awful news. Up and down the country, people at various football clubs ask about Gerry. Never a bad word to say to/about anybody.
Will be sadly missed by all who had any contact with him.
RIP Gerry | | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 17:25 - May 12 with 2275 views | dalefan |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 17:03 - May 12 by mr_fri_night |
Awful news. Up and down the country, people at various football clubs ask about Gerry. Never a bad word to say to/about anybody.
Will be sadly missed by all who had any contact with him.
RIP Gerry |
He was a top guy and will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him or had any sort of contact with him, he was one of the most friendly welcoming people that I have ever known | | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 17:30 - May 12 with 2264 views | YouTubeDale |
Warm and friendly especially with the kids. He was our Goldbond agent and when he finished he never forgot you. Nobody better as a meet and greet person at our main entrance. A big loss to our club. |  |
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 18:42 - May 12 with 2167 views | SFD |
RIP Gerry one of lifes true gents and will be sadly missed by many many people. |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 18:45 - May 12 with 2160 views | midlandsdale |
I first met Gerry in 1983 and was one of his supervisors at Transcare. A real character in those days and always the first to make a sarchy comment and give an opinion but always with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek!
Didnt see him for years but in the past few seasons have seen him briefly for a chat in his 'ambassador' role and nobody was more fitting as the face of the club as you walked through the main entrance.
Incredibly sad news and a Man who opitimised everything good about our club. God Bless. |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 19:50 - May 12 with 2095 views | roccydaleian |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 18:45 - May 12 by midlandsdale |
I first met Gerry in 1983 and was one of his supervisors at Transcare. A real character in those days and always the first to make a sarchy comment and give an opinion but always with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek!
Didnt see him for years but in the past few seasons have seen him briefly for a chat in his 'ambassador' role and nobody was more fitting as the face of the club as you walked through the main entrance.
Incredibly sad news and a Man who opitimised everything good about our club. God Bless. |
It was a pleasure to have known Gerry for many, many, years. You will be sadly missed. R.I.P. big fella. |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 20:41 - May 12 with 2028 views | D_Alien |
I've didn't have the pleasure of knowing Gerry personally, but it sounds like he's one of those stalwarts that make Rochdale FC the club - our club - that we know and love
Amid all the negativity, hysteria and premature anger about "retained lists" - what the hell does that really matter?
And, isn't it just possible that those close to the club were more concerned about his condition than making sure we had our fix? Not saying that's why there was any delay, or any unco-ordinated response by the club concerning JC's statement, but it certainly puts the whole episode into perspective |  |
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 20:58 - May 12 with 1986 views | BigKindo |
Oh Dear. Great friend. Even kept smiling in Cronky Club when the price of ale had gone up years ago. Remember standing in the Sandy with him on Jonah's debut and how he let Jonah know in no uncertain way what his weaknesses were and how his positional play might be improved. 'You're supposed to be playing down the right wing son and there's acres down this corner of the pitch which you haven't visited as yet.' |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 21:29 - May 12 with 1946 views | cy74 |
That truly is sad news he always had a smile and was the perfect gent sorting giving out the sponsors tickets. RIP gerry | | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 22:03 - May 12 with 1912 views | The_DJ |
Always had a nice thing to say.
Terrible news.
RIP Gent. |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 23:06 - May 12 with 1852 views | Albert_Whitehurst |
Very sad to read this, lovely fella.
Going back to one of the earlier posts I'd reckon that he's nudged St. Peter out and Gerry is now checking tickets at the Pearly Gates to carry on upstairs! |  | | |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 23:52 - May 12 with 1821 views | TTNYear |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 23:06 - May 12 by Albert_Whitehurst |
Very sad to read this, lovely fella.
Going back to one of the earlier posts I'd reckon that he's nudged St. Peter out and Gerry is now checking tickets at the Pearly Gates to carry on upstairs! |
Just a thoroughly nice and decent chap. Sad news, very sad news. |  |
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 23:57 - May 12 with 1815 views | R17ALE |
| RIP Gerry Dawson on 23:06 - May 12 by Albert_Whitehurst |
Very sad to read this, lovely fella.
Going back to one of the earlier posts I'd reckon that he's nudged St. Peter out and Gerry is now checking tickets at the Pearly Gates to carry on upstairs! |
You're right. God will have put St. Peter in the reserves and Gerry will be on the door now!
I can just see Gerry telling St Peter how we needed Jesus to help save us this year, and St. Peter replied "Aye, and he'd have still needed his Dad's help!" | |
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 04:07 - May 13 with 1762 views | Dale92 |
Gerry was a top man and looked after me when I was a youngster, I'll always remember him calling me over from the press box after the game or halftime, when my dad was working and I'd stand with him and talk to him about any subject. He watched me grow up an was part of my match day experience. He was always smiling and was part of the fabric of the club. He was a true gent and be sorely missed.
R.I.P |  |
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 10:20 - May 13 with 1664 views | 14bowlers |
Known Gerry for over 40 years. A great guy who always had a word for everyone. Very genuine, a good sport, a very good friend to many. Will be sadly missed by all.R I P.
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| RIP Gerry Dawson on 12:22 - May 13 with 1597 views | jimmysbaldhead |
Terrible news. RIP |  | | |
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