Brian, who was 82, was a former player, administrator, president and was a senior life member still heavily involved in the club’s present re-development work despite suffering from cancer in recent years.

Besides his passionate support of all things Newark Rugby, Brian also served the area as Chairman of Newark & Sherwood District council.

He leaves a family led by wife Rita, four daughters and nine grandchildren.
The couple recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary.

Brian, who was a Senior Partner at estate agents Edward Bailey & Son for over 30 years before establishing his own business, was also a past president of Notts RFU and Notts, Lincs & Derbys RFU.

A full obituary will follow when we are aware of the arrangements.