Two of our favourite old mates have had a rough time with health issues. On Friday 3 Nov 2017 Ken Vessey & Warren Thompson travelled to the Central Coast to catch up with them. Ron had just come home from rehab at Woy Woy after a huge scare for him and his wife Lyn. He […]
We sadly advise the passing of former Chelsea United Coach George Kempshall. George passed away on 8th May 2016, aged 90 years. Older memebers of the Black & Golds will have great memories of the teams he coached – a strong disciplinarian we likely never realised how the lessons we learnt from him all those years ago, […]
Our old mate and elder statesman has been in hospital with a chest infection. Ken has been in touch with Yvonne and she informed him that Ringo is now in a nursing home at Kanwal on the Central Coast. Highly regarded as a Chelsea icon the former A grade dual premiership winner has been one […]
10 am – Tuesday 3 November 2015 then to Woronora Cemetry – Crematorium – Sutherland.
With deep sadness we regret to advise the passing of a fine gentleman and teammate Timmy Stuart. Those of us fortunate to be a friend of Tim knew him to be a top bloke and great family man. The service is at St Josephs Catholic Church – Cnr Waterloo & Lagoon St’s Narrabeen at 10:30 […]
Our champion Chelsea old mate’s funeral service will be held at PALMDALE CEMETERY 57 PALMDALE ROAD PALMDALE – FRIDAY 25 SEPT – 1:30 PM. and then a gathering of family and friends at Umina Bowling Club.
It is with deep sadness we advise the loss of our great old mate Peter Atkinson. Details are not known at the time of writing, however we will advise here and via email when finalised. Please let any one you are in contact with know. We anticipate the service will be later this week on […]
Sunday 11 October 2015 from 11:00am at Alexandria / Erskineville Bowling Club – 1 Fox Ave Erskineville – All former players & officials and partners from all clubs in South Sydney Juniors and Men of League members are very welcome. No entry fee. Enquiries: Ken Vessey 0447 945 188 or Warren Thompson 0410 850 508
We sadly report the passing of an old mate Reg Hatton. Aged 73. Reg is known for his tremendous speed and his achievements in pro running. He played first grade rugby league with Newtown and Penrith. The funeral details are as follows: Eastern Suburbs Crematorium – Matraville on Tuesday 28 July at 11:30am. A wake […]
The funeral of Ms Effie Chidiac mother of Chelsea Old Mate Tony Chidiac will be held on Tuesday 9 June 2015 at St Charbels – corner Highclere and Wattle St Punchbowl at 1 pm. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Tony and his family.
Sadly we advise of the passing of Frank Owens on the 5 June 2015. Frank’s funeral will be held at St Bridgets – Raymond Terrace 1pm on Wednesday 10 June 2015.
The service for former Alexandria Rovers player and Chelsea Old Mate Reg Christie is as follows: Eastern Suburbs Crematorium – Botany -South Chapel – Thursday 11 September at 11:30am.
Popular Chelsea Old Mate Tich Phillips passed away just two days following he and his wife Betty moving to Banora Point. Tich was at the last C O M day at Ettalong on the 21 June enjoying socializing with his many mates from Chelsea. He will be sadly missed by all of us privleged to […]
Our great mate Bob will be sadly missed. The service is at the chapel of Joseph Medcalf – 172 Redfern St Redfern – 11 am – Thursday 12 June 2014 The chapel is very close to Redfern Railway Station. A bus shuttle service will run from Redfern to Alexandria – Erskineville Bowling Club. Food and […]
Had a call from Barry McGuire today. He has memorabilia for us to scan dating back to 1935 – the very first year Chelsea entered the competition. The programs are from 1941 and were in the possession of the late Fred Worrall who that year was a member of South Sydney first grade team. There […]
Possibly the oldest living Chelsea and South Sydney First grade player, Fred Worrall has passed away at 95 years of age. Fred was a hooker in Souths first in 1941 – 42. His career was interrupted by the second World War. Fred served with the Australian Army in New Guinea. He was born in Daceyville […]
A nice way to complete the year with the December 5 Old Mates Day at Erko being well attended. Besides a good roll up from regulars we had 5 North Sydney Bears. Jeff Simmonds – Greg Hyde – Paul Hancock – Warren Chatfield and Billy Halstead. Once again we were very pleased to welcome former […]
We have received the sad news regarding Eddie Wilson whom we visited in October. Eddie has suffered a stroke and is in Prince of Wales Hospital. A real character in his younger days Eddie and his great mate big Jack Rayner would jog around the perimeter of Centennial Park most afternoons. They would be barely […]
Spoke with Chris on the phone yesterday. He is home and in good spirits. Be a while before he is up and about again but things going well after his operation. Gave him a full report on the OMD. Including the amazing meeting with former Tiger and Ref Jack Danzey being there. In 1963 Jack […]
Had a text from “Simply” last night not too many hours after the operation. He was in good spirits and said the Doctor was pleased with the way it went. Just when I was thinking how tough and what a nice bloke Chris is he then sent another text me to say he was watching […]
Scott will be at the museum on Friday March 1 and has suggested a visit on Saturday to Barry B and Steve L and if time allows Bobby Fish. If anyone has the time and would like to come along please let us know.
Scott, just looking thru the site and clicked on the above name in the players list. Do you know Ignatius??? Interesting comments from him. Thommo
This blog was directed from chelseaoldmates Facebook page. Ken had a post and I clicked on "like" which took me to "blog. It is early morning and the Chelsea Board are meeting at Scott's house in beautiful Caves Beach today. Looking forward to a great day.
Had a call from Terry today re induction at museum. He mentioned Ken Vessey was in yesterday. I mentioned C O M and he said Ken had told him about us and commented what a good thing it was. I informed him that we are at each other as backs and forwards and despite this […]
To the Ogre That way I can get an earlier train. Bye for now.