Raymond Reardon 1929 - 2013 SOUTHWICK - Raymond E. Reardon age 83, loving husband of 61 years to Joan (Farewell) Reardon; passed away on January 10, 2013. I consent to my personal data being processed so that World Snooker and its affiliates may use it to deliver news and ticket information, as well as to improve the quality and relevance of services to me through online surveys. Welsh Open Snooker trophy named after him. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. July 24, 1977 - Having slipped to 127th in the provisional ranking and now aged 58, Reardon called a halt to his formal playing career. means an event is/was no longer a ranking event. We Love you all very much. He was awarded the MBE in 1985.He suffered from eyesight problems later in his life and started wearing glasses. To his entire family may God bless and help you throu this difficult time. He last played at the Crucible in 1987, losing to Steve Davis again in the second round. Dee, John (Ed), CueSport Magazine, October 2000, p26. [22], Reardon maintains an active interest in the game. [citation needed], Reardon remains the oldest player, at 50, ever to win a ranking tournament.

He then beat Alex Higgins 19–14 before meeting local hero Eddie Charlton in the final. Snooker Scene editor, Clive Everton had suggested his name as a candidate for Ladbroke International Series. Brook trout and rabbit were what he enjoyed as a younger man. He is a Welsh Snooker Player. He went out of the top 16 in 1987 but whitewashed Steve Davis 5–0 in the third round of the 1988 British Open. He won the Players Professional Tournament in 1982, defeating Jimmy White. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. After winning the title, Reardon was in big demand for exhibitions and on the holiday camp circuit. For the 1982/3 season Reardon returned to number one in the world rankings, which in those days were based only on performances at the World Championships over previous years. Then he resigned his police job to perceive his professional career in the sports.

[23], Reardon now resides in Torquay, Devon. He defeated Jack Cowey in the British youth championship. He also won the Welsh Professional Championship in 1981 and 1983. The decline in the mining industry saw the Reardon family move to the Potteries in search of work. I was lucky to have him as a friend. The former policeman and miner won the Welsh amateur title six years in succession, enjoying a great rivalry with Cliff Wilson. One of his greatest moments came in 1988. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice.

Sue It was always a pleasure to fish against you and your dad during the D.A.R.E. We will keep you and your entire family in our prayers. I understand that by submitting this form, I will be providing World Snooker with my personal data/information. Share Raymond's life story with friends and family. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, [1] Wanting to play snooker, he turned down a place at a grammar School to become a miner at Ty Trist Colliery, aged 14, following in the footsteps of his father. Snooker Scene, June 1978, pp9, 11, 16/17.

God bless you all in this time of loss. He lost 5–10 to Jason Prince (losing three frames on the black). May Love, Prayers, Peace and Angels surround you, today, tomorrow and all days to follow. Extremely civic minded for the Town of Southwick, Ray was a member of the Planning Board and Conservation Commission for several years. He retired from the professional game in 1991. He was a 1947 graduate of Holyoke Trade School and then a sergeant and platoon leader in the Army National Guard. His father was a coal miner who died in 1982. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all always!

I am so sorry for your loss. On the back of this, Reardon resigned as a policeman and turned professional in 1967.

He then became a police officer. When you hurt, I hurt. He defeated John Spencer, winning the English Amateur title in 1964 event. (40 years old). Winning the first ever Pot Black in 1969 made him instantly recognisable; Reardon and John Spencer were the first to capitalise on the snooker boom in the early 1970s.[5]. It was Reardon's first win since he won the inaugural event in 1969, although he was runner up in 1970, 1972 and 1980. Mountjoy scored a championship record break of 145 during the match, which he won 16–10.[15]. Snooker Scene, April 1983, p 12/13. Everton, Clive (Ed.) Sue, Ed, and family, we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Could Changing Ferrule Leave You Brassed Off? Please know that our hearts understand. Ray was one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. [20], Reardon played his last competitive ranking match in the 1991 World Championship qualifying second round. Everton, Clive (Ed. He … With Lots of Love, Frank, Bet, Matt and Jamie, Ed, Sue, Kaily, Carly, Joan and the entire Reardon Family, Along with the rest of the world, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Welsh former snooker player nicknamed "Dracula" who won six World Snooker Championships during his illustrious career. Reardon regained the title in 1978 winning it for the sixth and final time by beating Doug Mountjoy 13–9 (after trailing 2–7), Bill Werbeniuk 13–6, Eddie Charlton 18–14 and finally Perrie Mans 25–18 in the final. Raymond also leaves 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was born on February 2, 1929 in Willimansette,MA to the late Michael and Annette (Geoffrion) Reardon, of Willimansette, MA. In January 1976, Reardon appeared on This is Your Life. Learn about Ray Reardon: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. He won his first world title in 1970 and added further crowns in 1973, 74, 75, 76 and lastly in 1978 when he defeated South African Perrie Mans. He enjoyed great battles with Spencer and Alex Higgins but usually emerged on top. Ed, Sue, Kaily, Carly, Joan and the entire Reardon Family, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Ray Reardon has celebrated the total number of 88 birthdays till date. My Dad will have another friend in heaven. LUV YOU, Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. Everton, Clive (Ed.) He was a great man with a kind heart always loved to go fishing or go out and run all the dogs and do a little hunting. Ray Reardon was snooker’s greatest player of the 1970s. He is the oldest winner and had won his last World championship when he was 45 years and 6 months old. [24] Reardon made a playing appearance at a Snooker Legends evening in Plymouth in July 2010. [13] That same year Reardon joined Mountjoy and then World Champion Terry Griffiths, to win the first 'World Challenge Cup' for Wales, defeating England (Fred Davis, John Spencer and Graham Miles) easily 14–3 in the final. See the analysis by days count and bar graph. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Ray Reardon (Welsh, Snooker Player) was born on 08-10-1932. His last final was the 1985 World Doubles when he partnered Tony Jones and lost to Steve Davis and Tony Meo 5–12. tournaments,We will miss Ray at our meetings.You are in my prayers Joe Bey. He won the inaugural Pot Black tournament in 1969. World Professional Match-play Championship, "Then and Now: Ray Reardon – Yahoo! He remained an avid outdoorsman. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. The Beckman Family. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCasey Funeral Home - Princeton. He now lives in Devon and still plays golf and snooker. Box 532, Southwick, MA 01077 or to National Kidney Research, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. Find the obituary of Christopher “Chris” Ray Reardon (1977 - 2018) from Princeton, NC.

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