Death Notice of John DAVIS It was with great sadness this week we learned of the passing of club stalwart Mr. John Davis one of the Presidents of Portrane Hockey Club. John was an almost life long member of the Hockey Club going back to the1950s when he first start playing for Portrane and indeed played for the club with great distinction over many years. He was forever on the side lines as a club supporter but his greatest joy was supporting and following the development and playing of his four sons Sean/ Brian/ Ken / and Niall who all served the club loyally and played at the highest levels of Leinster hockey for a long number of years which filled John with great pride. Indeed Johns only daughter Mary also played for a re-emerging Portrane ladies in the late 1980s early 1990s. However most people in Portrane Hockey Club will remember John in his volunteer role of club Umpire over many many seasons and while he was often kind to Portrane in some of his decision making it was all done for the love of the game and John always had a mischievous smile that always got him out of trouble. John has been an Honorary President of Portrane Hockey Club for over 30 years. In fact we have now lost two of our Presidents in the last 14 months / John and James Neville . The club are indebted to them both. Two great men who gave everything they had to Portrane Hockey Club. On behalf of everyone at Portrane Hockey Club, our Executive, Players and Volunteers we extend our sincere sympathies to Johns wife Bridget, Daughter Mary, Sons, Sean, Brian, Kenneth & Niall and the extended Davis family, friends and neighbours of Johns. May Johns gentle soul rest in peace. Paschal Henchy - Chairman
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Portrane and Donabate, Dublin
