Alex Parker R.I.P.

Everton legend Alex Parker has died today after a heart attack aged 74. Alex was a skilful right back, who played 220 games for Everton in the 50's and 60's scoring 5 goals. He was part of the great Everton team, which won the 1962-63 Championship. Alex won 15 Scottish caps. After leaving Everton, he joined Southport and later became a pub manager in Runcorn before moving back to Scotland where he continued in the pub trade in Gretna. In 2008 Alex along with his wife Irene, attended the ICON dinner for his great friend Alex Young. In June last year he was seriously ill and had a leg amputated. A great player and also a though gentleman. Condolences to Irene and all of Alex's family and friends from all at Blue Kipper. (07/01/10)

Jimmy Duvall R.I.P.

Jimmy Duvall, 68. My dad was a true believer and supporter of his beloved blues his whole life, he died a happy man peacefully in his sleep after listening to the win against AEK on 3rd December. In the 80’s he opened his doors to young everton apprentices and school boys for years and we had some of the greats lodge with us over the years. A special thank you to Graeme Sharpe, Pat Heard and John Thomas who attended the funeral. I miss you dad xxx Anton. (26/12/09)

John McGivern R.I.P. - 16th September 1974 - 14th September 2009

True Blue John passed away on the 14/09/09. He will never be forgotten by all his friends and the trips away with the blues will never be the same without you mate.

Funeral at St. Gregory's in Maghull on Wednesday 23rd September 2009, followed by Thornton Crematorium, then the Valentine in Aintree. Rest in Peace Mate; Jason, Joe and all the lads

James Patrick Anderson R.I.P. - 16 July 1944 - 30 June 2009

A life long true blue boy who sadly died of cancer 30th June 2009, after a very short illness but we had a chance to say goodbye. My dad loved your website!

"Dad, the funeral directors told us they took the liberty of booking you into Anfield crem! We all instantly pulled a face! Mum said she knew you'd be writin your name in the dust to haunt us. The dear lady at the parlour didnt understand football and there was no way on this earth we would send you there, mum even had an issue with the crem red curtains, as you would".

"Your humour and love of the blues lives on in your kids and grand kids and their children to come. Evertonians are not manufactured, we are born. Nil satis nisi optimum".

The picture attached is my dad and brother Jay. We held my dad's 60th birthday surprise birthday party in the Everton suite at Goodison 4 yrs ago. He was so overwelmed and so proud. The bouncers even sneeked my dad into the directors box - he loved it! Julie Anderson. (31/07/09)

Peter Stoneley R.I.P.

Our Dad, Peter Stoneley, was in a road accident in Florence, Italy last Tuesday. He tragically passed away on Thursday 18th June, aged 50. He was the greatest Evertonian we have ever known. He could tell you the scores, goal scorers and transfer fees of every game and every player who has ever worn the Royal Blue Jersey. Any landmark moments that happened in our lives, our Dad would always reference it by saying 'that was the day Everton beat such and such...', he used to drive our Mum insane!

In any argument about football, we would always call on him as he would always be able to put anyone in their place.We were so proud to call him our Dad. He took us both to our first games and warned us that once you got involved with Everton, it would take over your life, and he was right!

We will always remember him waiting for us by the entry on the Gwladys St to give us a big hug whether we had won or lost. He always said to us that 'we win together and we lose together'. We would always make our way down to the Cavern to celebrate or to make ourselves feel better by watching his beloved Kappa bang out some Led Zep classics every Saturday after the match. We can't believe we will be going to the game without him but know he will always be watching over us and the Blue Boys.

I'm so happy we got to go to Wembley together this year and he witnessed the start of our great club on the rise once again. He's now with his hero, Alan Ball. Forever in our Hearts and in our Souls, we love you Dad. Goodnight God Bless, All our love today and forever, life may carry on but it will never be the same without you. Your heartbroken little girls, Laura and Hannah xxxxxxxxxxxxx (27/06/09)

Funeral St Mary's Church, West Derby Village, Wednesday 1st July 12.00pm, followed by Springwood Crem 1.00pm. Wake at St. Paul's Parish Club, Town Row from 1.30pm.

Lily Cooney R.I.P.

Lily Cooney all but lived for the blues and we are immensely proud that in her 90th year she made it to Wembley twice after undergoing a major operation for cancer in 2007. She'd bought her season ticket and was looking forward to cheering the lads on again but sadly passed away peacefully on the evening of 13th June 2009. We loved her so much and were so proud of her devotion and determination - to say we'll miss her is an understatement, as we're sure all her friends in the Main Stand will too. Love and miss you, mum - Your royal blue family, heartbroken husband John, sons Brian and Kevin, daughters Sheila, Kathleen, Patricia, sons/daughters in laws and grandchildren xxx

Johnathan Mcgrath R.I.P.

I have just recently lost a friend on the 25th of April 2009. His name was Johnathan Mcgrath. I am 16 and he was 16. He sadly passed away playing Football with his best friend. He had an asthmatic attack and his heart gave in. I and everyone else that knew him are devastated as well as his family who we all have much sympathy for. John was a nice lad always smiling and had a real love for the only club in his life, Everton Football Club. He was a dedicated Everton fan all his life, BLUE through and through. He was so dedicated even if he had five minutes in a lesson he would be straight on blue kipper looking for anything about his beloved team. He also was one of those fans who was queueing up since 4 o clock in the morning just to secure his wembley FA Cup semi-final ticket. He always had a smile on his face no matter what. We would like to show our appreication to family and close freinds on behalf of me and a few other people who knew John for what he is. On the other hand he will have the best seat of them all to watch the final with the best Dixie Dean, Alan Ball, and Brian Labone. Thanks Steven Teare. (27/04/09)