Tuesday May 3rd: It is with great sadness that we learned this morning of the passing of our club president, Eric Lomas. Eric has been an extremely influential driving force at the club for several decades. He served as club chairman from 1985 until 2001, and has been our president since then. On the Shropshire cricket scene has was well-known, respected and popular. Although not in the best of health during the last couple of years, Eric continued to be involved with the
Eric & Millie on their wedding day
management of St.Georges Cricket Club. As many of you will already know, Eric’s wife, Millie, also an ardent supporter of the club, with whom he had been together for nearly seventy years, recently also died. The joint funeral is planned for Tuesday 17th May, 12:45 pm at St.Georges Church, followed by a short service at Telford Crematorium and afterwards at St.Georges Sports & Social Club. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Eric and Millie’s family. They will both be remembered with affection by everyone at St.Georges Cricket Club.
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16 May 2011 - 4:58 pm
Very sad news, a wonderful couple, my thoughts are with their family, sadly missed. The best Club Chairman anybody could of wished to have played under.
7 May 2011 - 8:56 pm
Just a note to thank you for holding a minutes silence and flying the flag at half mast at the cricket match this afternoon. We are so proud to know that they were so loved and respected.
6 May 2011 - 7:14 pm
Thank you all for your kind comments about my parents, Eric and Millie. My dad loved his cricket and all the people involved in the Club throughout his many days with St. Georges. Mum was also involved, not only as a driving and supportive force behind my dad, but also as a “Tea Lady”, a Scorer and a member of the Management committee. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to two wonderful people, it will not be the same without them.
Thank you for your support to both of them whilst they were alive and the support you are giving us with your tributes to them now, kind regards, Erica x
6 May 2011 - 1:05 pm
Extremely sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Eric and and his wife made St Georges such a wonderful club and both will be missed very much by everyone. My thoughts are with their family members. Eric was a true legend of the club and helped make it what it is today.
6 May 2011 - 12:58 pm
I have sent a little article to the Shropshire Star
which I believe will be published tomorrow (Sat)
6 May 2011 - 3:31 am
Our condolences to Eric and Millie’s family. They will be sorely missed. We saw them as our English grandparents and were a huge part of our lives during our stay and even after we returned home to Oz. Their support for the club will be a big void to fill
5 May 2011 - 6:35 pm
We are very priveleged to be friends 2 eric and millie they were very special people who would do anything for anyone no matter what. They are going to be missed by many. Our thoughts are with their family
4 May 2011 - 4:49 pm
Mille and Eric you will be greatly missed, you always came to watch what ever the weather. Your smiles and support will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with your family.
3 May 2011 - 4:54 pm
A wonderful person and a true Gentleman!
I was fortunate to have played cricket with Eric and also for him when he helped coach the local junior football team. He always had time for people and was a father figure to many young cricketers.
Eric, it was an absolute privilege to have been in your company. You will be greatly missed by many!