Last updated
29 November 2023
Obituaries
Very sad to inform you that Past
President Richard Coles passed away on 19 November 2023.
Richard, who was only 69, joined the club in 1968 and
was President in 1999/2000. He was a prolific runner
representing the club at all levels especially in Cross
Country. He made the first team every year (when you had
to be selected) from when he was a Junior until he
became a Vet. He had been unwell for many years.
28-11-23
Across the Garden of England
We are sombre in grief
We salute a Kent Warrior
From the fields of Blackheath
The ‘Everywhere Man’
From the World Student Games
On his way he soon shot to fame
On the road, the country
Or 12 stage relay
Always had a smile
He would brighten your day
Elbows turned out
Across the common he dashed
You knew he was coming
From that unmistakeable ‘tache
A stalwart of The Harriers
We will miss you dear friend
But I still see you in the distance
Around the next bend and
No matter for bonze, silver or gold
We will treasure our memories
Of the great Richard Coles
Guy Dwelly (Bracknell AC)
29-11-23
Some photos
from Pat Calnan




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Sad to report that long standing
member. VP Len Dalmon, died on 6 May 2023. Len joined
Blackheath 41
years ago and was 88 years old.
His funeral was held on Monday 5
June at Kent & Sussex Cemetery Chapel, Ben Hall
Mill Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5JJ.
10-05-23 |

It is with great sadness that we
announce that VP Rob Brown died on his birthday, 9 May
2022, following
his battle with cancer. Rob join Blackheath in 1990 and
he was 72 years old.
He was made a Vice President in
2007 and had been Membership Secretary for many years
and, until his illness, an active vets/masters athlete.
9-05-22

From Chris Woodcock -
BMAF Inter Area - Oct. 2016 - Wimbledon Common |
Just heard that Peter Davis
passed on last Sunday, 24 April 2022. Peter had been
suffering from Alzheimer's. He had 70 years membership,
was 86 and lived in New South Wales. The Baldwins are in
OZ and say 'Cemetery is an easy train ride from
Andrew's (John's son) so Margaret and I will attend on
the 6th May.'
30-04-22 Sad news that an older member,
Lyn Atterbury, died Thursday 21 April 2022. Lyn had
lived in Poland for many years and had been battling
cancer. He was just over 75 and had been a member since
September 1963. The funeral was in Poland.
25-04-22 |
Sad to report that in October 2021
one of our oldest members, Philip Critchley, died
aged 90. Philip was a great supporter of the club
cross-country and mob matches and a regular at the
clubhouse until his move to Ashford. He had been a
member for over 61 years. In 1989 Philip was made a
Companion of the Order of the Bath in recognition of his
work at the Department of Transport.
7-11-21
Obituary for Philip Critchley CB,
MA, FRSA. From Stella Critchley
After his happy years at Manchester
Grammar School, Philip went to Balliol College, Oxford
where he read Classics and Philosophy. He did his
National Service in the Intelligence Corps, mostly in
Germany, then entered the Civil Service in London. He
rose to the rank of Under Secretary, working in the
Dept. of Environment, where he managed the North West
Study and was particularly pleased with getting the
William Harvey Hospital sited on the edge of Ashford in
Kent, near to junction 10 on M20. He moved to the
Ministry of Transport to oversee the development of the
motorway system. He was particularly concerned with
design and safety; he was horrified by the recent “smart
motorway “ installations. He made sure there was a new
service area at Clacket Lane on M25 to fill a gap on the
heaviest used stretch, and provided contracts for wild
meadow flowers on embankments – hence the glorious
cowslips at Capel le Ferne.
Throughout his life, he was an enthusiastic
cross-country runner and also competed in about 15 road
marathons, but he was happiest fell-running and climbing
in the Lake District, to which he retired for 20 years
before returning to his family in Ashford when he became
frail. He lived near Ulverston and worked for the mental
health charity Mind, having trained as a councellor.
Philip was a strong, kind and hardworking man, loved and
respected by his friends and family: brother Neville,
wife Stella , children Conrad, Brian and Rachel, their
12 children and stepchildren and two small great
grandsons.
3-12-21 |
Sad to report that long term
supporter and official David Benneworth has died
aged just 73. David suffered a fall at home, was taken
to hospital but deteriorated over a few days and died
early morning of 7 September 2021. David was still field
event judging until two or three years ago. His wife
Bridget also played her part in the club, in particular
as a team manager and behind the counter at the Norman
Park snack bar. Our thoughts are with Bridget and her
daughters.
David’s funeral took place on
Wednesday 13 October 2021 at Beckenham Crematorium.
13-10-21 |

Alan Domleo
Alan was first claim for Derby &
County but had been second claim for Blackheath
Harriers. A 2h 17m marathon man was 77 when he passed on
23 August 2021.
1-09-21
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Pauline
Wilson
"It is with great sadness that we are
having to write and inform you that Mum, Pauline (PP
Ian Wilson's wife), passed away yesterday afternoon
(22 July 2021). As you may be aware she had been
ill for a long time and over the last few weeks had been
deteriorating; this escalated rapidly yesterday and she
passed away peacefully around lunchtime."
Ben &
Mark
Wilson
23-07-21
Pauline's funeral was on Monday 6 September
2021 at Banbury Crematorium, Southam Rd, Banbury OX16
1ST. Mark & Ben
23-08-21
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