We are sad to report the passing of a dear friend, Ron Phelps, at the Royal Marsden hospital last weekend.
Ron was a bit of a character, a one off, and a founder member of Leatherhead Petanque Club where his shooting style earned him the nickname ‘Starburst’. He played in the North Downs League (NDL) for the Moles and also in the SCPA six-a-side league.
Ron enjoyed several trips to France and his liking for a certain tipple lead to him being affectionately know as ‘The Calvados Kid’.
When the club moved to Oxshott Village Sports Club, Ron was an integral part of the six-a-side team (Ospreys) winning several league titles and continued to play at a high standard until well into his mid eighties.
His other passion was football and he had a long association with Portsmouth and Leatherhead having been a season ticket holder at both clubs.
Remembered with affection.
RIP Ron