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Welcome to Wrexham star Arthur Massey, who grew to become often known as the Welsh soccer membership’s oldest fan and featured within the hit Disney+ documentary, has died aged 100.
Supporters paid tribute to the Second World Warfare veteran after his daughter Julie Birrell revealed he handed away yesterday, posting on X: ’14/3/24 – 8/8/24. RIP Dad.’
Mr Massey grew to become a followers’ favorite on the present and the membership introduced him with a Wrexham shirt that includes the quantity ‘100’ following his a centesimal birthday in March.
He met King Charles through the monarch’s go to to the city in December 2022 and was recognized regionally as a volunteer for the Royal British Legion’s annual poppy attraction.
His demise comes simply hours earlier than Wrexham kick off their first season within the third tier of English soccer since 2005 at residence to Wycombe Wanderers tomorrow. The membership secured back-to-back promotions in April to earn promotion as much as League One.
Information of Wrexham supporter Arthur Massey’s demise was revealed by his daughter Julie Birrell
King Charles III talks with Arthur Massey throughout a go to to Wrexham on December 9, 2022
The documentary’s producer Bryan Swarberg stated to Ms Birrell: ‘Extremely sorry on your loss. His was a life effectively lived. He was an ideal man. Like to you and the household.’
Additionally responding to the submit was fan Craig Jones, who stated: ‘So sorry to listen to this Julie. Your Dad was a extremely pretty man who touched so many after showing on the documentary.
‘I am so joyful he bought to see our final two seasons and I am positive he’ll be cheering us on tomorrow.’
Wrexham supporter Giacomo Cobianchi added: ‘So sorry on your loss. He’ll all the time be remembered by the Wrexham followers everywhere in the world. Honest condolences to you and the household.’
Mr Massey featured within the episode ‘Short-term’ in season three when the membership’s co-owner Rob McElhenney visited him at residence for his a centesimal birthday.
The supporter stated: ‘Every part is non permanent. No pleasure lasts without end. No ache lasts without end, both. That is life. It’s important to settle for what it’s, not what you need it to be.’
Welcome to Wrexham star Arthur Massey featured within the hit Disney+ documentary
A Wrexham AFC spokesman stated as we speak: ‘All people at Wrexham AFC is extraordinarily saddened to be taught of the passing of life-long supporter Arthur Massey, aged 100.
‘All our ideas are with Arthur’s household and mates right now. Endlessly a Wrexham supporter.’
In response to this, Cam Jones wrote: ‘Nice-grandad, you had been our inspiration, our coronary heart, our every part. You began our household and I would not of had the life I’ve had with out you.
‘I am so very grateful on your variety phrases, knowledge and the love you had for our household and this soccer membership, relaxation simple grandad.’
And one other fan wrote: ‘After the darkish days of practically shedding the membership and the relegations that adopted, it is so good that Arthur bought to lastly see the membership get again on its toes and achieve success once more earlier than he handed. RIP. Legend.’
Supporters have paid tribute to Arthur Massey who was within the Welcome to Wrexham present
Arthur Massey served within the Second World Warfare and was awarded the Burma Star for his efforts
Mr Massey, who supported Wrexham for greater than 90 years, even bought to see his grandson Lee Jones play for the membership and watched him make his debut in 1991.
He beforehand informed how he had ‘tears streaming down my face that day’.
Mr Massey has additionally praised the membership’s celeb house owners, saying in 2022: ‘They care a lot in regards to the membership.
‘You solely have to talk to them to understand how a lot love they’ve for Wrexham – and that is what makes it so particular for me.’
McElhenney, who purchased Wrexham with Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds in 2020, beforehand described Mr Massey as ‘Wrexham Royalty’ and stated it was an ‘absolute honour’ to fulfill him.
Mr Massey was awarded the Burma Star for his efforts within the Second World Warfare as a sapper through the Burma marketing campaign.
Wrexham co-owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, pictured in April 2023
He joined up at 18 and served within the Royal Engineers, combating Japanese troopers in intense warmth and contracting dysentery twice.
Chatting with the Every day Telegraph in 2021, Mr Massey stated: ‘It was horrible. I do not want anyone else to undergo it. I would like to go away my buddies there to sleep in peace.’
He stayed within the Military for 2 years after the struggle and was despatched to India then Iraq. He met his spouse Marge whereas on go away and so they married in 1948.
Requested whether or not he ever talks about his experiences in Burma, Mr Massey stated: ‘I give it some thought. however I do not speak about it.’
Ms Birrell, a nurse and former nursing lecturer, additionally informed the newspaper: ‘These tales, that are essential, will die with him. The voices are only a few now from that point. If it goes with him, there may be nothing to indicate what he did.’
Mr Massey had 4 daughters, 5 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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