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Isle Of Wight Athletics Community Mourns Another Sad Loss

Tributes are being paid to the wife of 'Mr Isle of Wight Athletics' Ray Scovell's wife, Rose, who has sadly died - just days after Ray passed away.

Ray, who was very well-known in sport across the Island, died just over two weeks ago.

But now, his beloved wife, Rose, who was also a key figure in Island athletics for many years, has died at St Mary's Hospital.

A poignant tribute has been posted on Facebook by athletics coach, Nick Groocock and the Island Games Association.

It reads:

"It is with a heavy heart that once again I am the bearer of very sad news, on Tuesday Rose Scovell passed away at St Mary's, two weeks to the day after we lost Ray.

"Once again I am compelled to write about the contribution she made towards our club and the Isle of Wight Athletics Community. We all know how much Ray did because he was always there alongside us all, but behind the scenes Rose was always there beside him helping and supporting everything he did for us.

"Rose was for a time on the IWAC Committee acting as Minutes Secretary as well as dealing with Club Membership. Those of us who have been around the club long enough will remember the Open Meetings and Isle of Wight Championships that were held each year. Rose was the ever present writing up results throughout the day, one of those essential jobs that means the joys of the days performances are passed by to ensure that eagerly waiting athletes, coaches and parents are kept happy.

"Together each week Ray and Rose would count and bank the gate money. The front room at Cross Street was often taken over with paperwork for the next project or when track meetings and awards night were imminent the room would be full of medals and trophies having their centres and name plates applied.

"When Park Run arrived new tasks and support was needed and the ever willing Rose ensured that the Marshall bibs and anything else that needed washing was ready from one week to the next.

"It would have been their Golden Wedding anniversary this coming weekend celebrating their fifty years together as man and wife. They had grown up together on Avenue Road in Sandown and had known each other for seventy years. Rose wrote in her obituary in last week's County Press “Always meant to be together”.

"I'm sure everyone will join me in thinking of Claire, Simon as well as Steve at this very sad time."

Heartbreaking news today. Our hearts go out to Claire, Simon and Steve. RIP Rose Scovell.

Posted by Isle of Wight Island Games Association on Friday, February 5, 2021

 

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