Sue Bolton - RIP

[DumfriesClaret]

Good afternoon all,

I'm very sorry to have to report that Sue Bolton, formerly a season ticket holder in both the Bob Lord and latterly the James Hargreaves and who worked at HSBC in Burnley for many years passed away after a short illness on Tuesday 5th March 2024 in the Royal Infirmary in Dumfries.

Sue was an active member of Colne Clarets and followed Burnley from the mid-1980's from her first game vs Newport, to the infamous final day of 9th May 1987, to the heights of the Premier League, including three trips to Wembley and I'm sure many will know her. Sue and her husband Allen followed Burnley home and away for many years.

The funeral and service for the thanksgiving of Sue's life is next Friday, 22nd March 2024 at 15.00 at Roucan Loch Crematorium in Dumfries. All are welcome.

My thoughts are with her husband Allen and the rest of the extended family and friends.

[ClaretTony]

Another one that has shocked me. I knew Sue well through Alan Beecroft and it was Sue in her professional capacity who helped set up this website's bank accounts for the fundraising.

So, so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with Allen and her friends and family. Yet another big Burnley fan has left us. RIP Sue.

[Silkyskills1]

I didn't know her but RIP Sue and commiserations to her husband and family. News like this becoming far too frequent now.

[beddie]

Gosh more awful news. My sincere condolences to Sue’s family and friends. RIP Sue.

[bfcjg]

RIP, it's been a bad couple of weeks.

[FCBurnley]

RIP Ma’am. .

[Stockbrokerbelt]

Sat behind Sue for many years with my brother & traveled with her on Colne clarets, great woman & great couple! She deserves a medal for putting up with us, really sad.

[Cirrus_Minor]

RIP. Condolences to her family and friends.

[Cubanforever]

RIP Sue, condolences to all who knew her

[Quickenthetempo]

Rest in peace Claret

[IanMcL]

Sad. Condolences.

[Elizabeth]

Good afternoon all,

passed away after a short illness.

My thoughts are with her husband Allen and the rest of the extended family and friends.

This is so sad, RIP

[Lip]

R.I.P. Sue ,condolences

[ecc]

That's three Clarets gone in a week.

Our words are of meagre solace but at least they prove we care.

RIP Sue.

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Very sad news .
I don’t think I ever met Sue .
My thoughts are with her Family and Friends.
RIP

[Clive 1960]

more sad news, i can't picture her when i travelled with Colne Clarets but will probably know her by sight. RIP SUE ..

[mdd2]

That's three Clarets gone in a week.

Our words are of meagre solace but at least they prove we care.

RIP Sue.

And that is three posted on here; there will be Claret's passing we dont hear about on here
RIP Sue, you seem to have been a top lady. Condolences to family and friends

[claretabroad]

RIP Sue and condolences to Allen.

They took me under their wing when I started to go to away games with Colne Clarets, helping me out with lifts to and from the pick up point. She was a lovely person and I have incredibly fond memories of her.

[Leon_C]

I remember Sue from various business networking events, in the mid 2000s.
Very sad.

[Wile E Coyote]

sad news indeed, condolences to all .

[ClaretTony]

That's three Clarets gone in a week.

Our words are of meagre solace but at least they prove we care.

RIP Sue.

Linda
Andy (Willy)
Sue

What a sad time it's been

[ClaretTony]

RIP Sue and condolences to Allen.

They took me under their wing when I started to go to away games with Colne Clarets, helping me out with lifts to and from the pick up point. She was a lovely person and I have incredibly fond memories of her.

Similar memories of her and I've learned since this was posted that donations at Sue's funeral will be for MND in memory of Alan Beecroft. That says so much about her, that her and Allen have remembered Beeky and want to do this. I've spoken to Beeky's wife and his son and they are both overwhelmed at this wonderful gesture.

[claretblue]

RIP:
condolences to her family and friends!

[claretabroad]

I've been thinking a lot about her and Allen today and felt I needed to add more.

I distinctly remember the look of abject horror she gave me when I folded up a match programme into my pocket. Putting a crease into it was not the thing to do and I was told in no uncertain terms about how heinous a crime I had committed.

The donations to MND are a beautiful gesture and I will certainly make a donation. It has been many years since I saw Sue or Allen but what they taught me about supporting our team stands as well today as it did then (programme folding aside).