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Gerry Wilson

January 17, 1938 - August 5, 2020

Gerry was an incredibly popular figure across the lacrosse community and a great friend to so many at Buckhurst Hill Lacrosse Club and beyond. The epitome of a true gentleman, Gerry will be missed by many. We hope that by pulling together messages of remembrance and celebration, it will go some way to help comfort Jean, Jem and Nigel during these difficult times. These messages will be compiled together and a book of remembrance produced for both the family and for Buckhurst Hill Lacrosse Club, to cherish.

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  • 2020-09-04 11:42:43 View / Comment (0)
    Dom Newlyn

    Dom Newlyn

    Dom Newlyn

    LSummer 2003 - Final pop lacrosse game before a big group of us left for secondary school. Gerry has been instrumental in bringing people together and forging lifelong friendships for so many. I still meet up with those who I played with at junior school, and in the current club I am surrounded by players who are primarily friends, and who have been moulded in Gerry's image; kind, fair, and passionate.

  • 2020-08-27 13:09:04 View / Comment (0)
    Dom Newlyn

    Dom Newlyn

    Dom Newlyn

    I had so much fun playing juniors lacrosse at Staples Road under Gerry's coaching, however when I moved schools and regular football and cricket matches cropped up on Saturdays, I stopped playing lacrosse for a good couple of years between age 11-13. I returned to a training session one Sunday, knowing that this disappearance would be overlooked and I would be welcomed back with open arms. I saw Gerry with a beaming smile, and he called out - "Dom's back! And he's brought an extra 12lbs with him!" - referring to my slight increase in plumpness. It was as much as I expected and probably deserved, but typified the friendly, straight talking Gerry that made so many friends across the sport and beyond.

  • 2020-08-21 16:23:44 View / Comment (0)
    Dom Newlyn

    Dom Newlyn

    Dom Newlyn

    Christmas meal in 2017 following a narrow loss to EG 'A' which Gerry was able to come and watch. Always a pleasure to have him on the sidelines and to be able to discuss the game with him afterwards. I can be glad he was able to make it down to games over the last few years, but he will be sorely missed in the years to come.

  • 2020-08-27 13:28:15 wrote:

    When I joined Buckhurst Hill after leaving university, I was apprehensive about joining a Saturday league team. But, testament to the legacy of Gerry's huge positive impact on the sport, the people, including Gerry himself, who welcomed me into the club were just what I was looking for. A friendly supportive bunch who had mostly been taught by Gerry in their younger years. I have countless memories of him coming over on a Sunday during the summer and offering words of wisdom and some sage advice, as well as astute observations from the sidelines on a Saturday afternoon. When I was captain Gerry was there to offer much appreciated support, whether it be lacrosse or the wider running of the club at committee meetings. Gerry's passion and love for the game of lacrosse will live long in the memory of anyone who has graced Buckhurst Hill Lacrosse Club over the years, as well as the wider lacrosse community.

    2020-08-27 13:28:15 wrote: When I joined Buckhurst Hill after leaving university, I was apprehensive about joining a Saturday league team. But, testament to the legacy of Gerry's huge positive impact on the sport, the people, including Gerry himself, who welcomed me into the club were just what I was looking for. A friendly supportive bunch who had mostly been taught by Gerry in their younger years. I have countless memories of him coming over on a Sunday during the summer and offering words of wisdom and some sage advice, as well as astute observations from the sidelines on a Saturday afternoon. When I was captain Gerry was there to offer much appreciated support, whether it be lacrosse or the wider running of the club at committee meetings. Gerry's passion and love for the game of lacrosse will live long in the memory of anyone who has graced Buckhurst Hill Lacrosse Club over the years, as well as the wider lacrosse community.

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