Phil Petts

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of one of CRFC’s old boys, Phil Petts.

During the 1980s Phil was a staunch supporter of CRFC, serving on the Committee, Captaining the 3rd XV and playing prop for the 1st XV – a proud occasion for Phil, being part of the 1982/83 winning team in Canterbury’s first floodlight tournament.  Rugby remained a lifelong passion for Phil, and on retiring from playing, he went on to support his local Whitstable Rugby Club.

Until his recent retirement, Phil’s profession as a Chiropractor kept him in contact with local rugby players, young and old, many of whom shared his eternal dry wit.

Phil’s funeral will be at 1pm on Friday 18th July at Herne Bay crematorium.

No flowers, thank you, but if you’d like to do something, a donation to Brain Tumour Research would be kind. A box will be available for cheques or cash at the crematorium or card machine.

Just awaiting confirmation, the wake will be in The Tankerton Arms, where we hope you join to celebrate Phil’s life.

For those unable to attend, the funeral will be live-streamed.