Peter Westwood 1932 - 2015
Posted: 21 Oct 2015, 21:04
It is with a massively heavy heart that I post this evening of the passing this morning of my Dad, Peter Westwood.
Many of you who remember him will know that for many years Dad was more or less a permanent fixture down The Grove and travelled heaven knows how many thousands of miles watching The Yeltz with myself, Jeff and Millie Harris and many combinations of other people.
Dad often watched the Town (as he always called them) as a boy, having relatives in King Street from whom he used to escape family visits to play and watch football on The Rec. He often told the tale of Norman Clifton, with whom he worked, Halesowen goalkeeper after our 1st Round defeat to Hendon in 1955. Poor Norman received massive stick from his fellow workers at Somers on his return to work.
Unfortunately, during latter years Dad was only able to attend games during warmer climes due to poor health, but always stayed in touch with results, reports and information about HTFC. Many thanks to the club for facilitating his far too few visits during this time.
We both enjoyed many great times watching Halesowen, along with some not so great times too, but Dad always stayed loyal to the club, and I think this following gave us a common bond.
Sadly, today after many years of declining health Dad finally lost his fight to hang on to the life he so loved.
I'll miss him. Thanks Dad.
Many of you who remember him will know that for many years Dad was more or less a permanent fixture down The Grove and travelled heaven knows how many thousands of miles watching The Yeltz with myself, Jeff and Millie Harris and many combinations of other people.
Dad often watched the Town (as he always called them) as a boy, having relatives in King Street from whom he used to escape family visits to play and watch football on The Rec. He often told the tale of Norman Clifton, with whom he worked, Halesowen goalkeeper after our 1st Round defeat to Hendon in 1955. Poor Norman received massive stick from his fellow workers at Somers on his return to work.
Unfortunately, during latter years Dad was only able to attend games during warmer climes due to poor health, but always stayed in touch with results, reports and information about HTFC. Many thanks to the club for facilitating his far too few visits during this time.
We both enjoyed many great times watching Halesowen, along with some not so great times too, but Dad always stayed loyal to the club, and I think this following gave us a common bond.
Sadly, today after many years of declining health Dad finally lost his fight to hang on to the life he so loved.
I'll miss him. Thanks Dad.