OBITUARY: Gordon Day

33/18 News has learnt of the sad news of the passing of Gordon Day on Thursday May 14th following a short non-coronavirus related illness. He had several medical issues but despite the best efforts of his doctors at Poole Hospital he did not respond to treatment.
Gordon had a long association with cycle speedway in the Poole & Bournemouth area and was Press officer for the Poole club attracting valuable publicity and sponsorship, in particular the current club sponsorship contract with the Dolphin Centre. Gordon was also involved with the Poole Pirates Speedway Club as club statistician and historian and was also manager of their Public Relations for a number of seasons.

The funeral service is private due to current circumstances but a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Sincere condolences are extended at this time to his wife, Barbara, his sisters and his extended family from his many friends in cycle speedway