We were sorry to learn that Geoff Thornburn sadly passed way recently. A lot of you will have played with Geoff over the years he played at the club.
The President has a particular memory from a St Peter’s game:
I remember in my last season being put on to bowl along side Geoff when all looked lost. Not only did they lose some wickets in quick time but the school eventually had to settle for a draw. Thelma key point though was that Geoff took the wicket of a certain Jonny Bairstow. What a scalp.
Paul White says: Geoff was a most enthusiastic member of the YG’s for , l would estimate , at least 10 years . He was always a Very Good team player and l know all those who knew Geoff will hold fond memories of him .
In addition we are told: He was always enthusiastic, bowled an obvious yet successful slower ball and to this day is the only man I know to not wear a box when batting. He supported the club, provided planters at the pavilion and was a pleasure to be around.
Geoff’s funeral is to be held at Lelley Fields crematorium, close to Preston , East of Hull on Monday 29th December at 2.30pm. Food and refreshments will be afterwards at The Railway Inn, New Ellerby where the family would love to see as many people as possible to share memories and eventful stories about Geoff.