Jimmy Verbaan
29th September 24
It is with the deepest regret I have to report the death of Jimmy Verbaan who passed away in hospital on Friday 27th September. Jimmy had recently returned home after major surgery but had to return to hospital due to complications. Doreen, his wife, was at his side when he passed.
Both Jimmy and Doreen had been associated with The Club for many years with Jimmy being a stalwart of the darts team during the 70's and 80's as well as assisting with the running of the Club over many years.
Living adjacent to The Club, both Jimmy and Doreen enjoyed access to the grounds and would often be seen walking the boundaries.
Our thoughts and best wishes go to Doreen at this sad time.
The Funeral will be held at the centre chapel at Landican Cemetery on Tuesday 22nd October at 12noon, followed by a reception Old Parkonians Clubhouse to celebrate Jimmy's life.
Ken Cooke
Chairman
OPAL
Based in Oxton in Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula in the North West of England, the Association runs cricket and rugby clubs from its Clubhouse in Holm Lane, Oxton, based at the HM Curphey Memorial Ground.
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In either case, simply contact us for details of our teams, facilities and membership. Whether you live locally in Birkenhead or Wirral, or further afield, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
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