Norman Dearden of Unsworth South passed away at Oak Lodge in Prestwich on Friday morning following a long battle against illness, aged 71.

Having known Norman since I was a lad watching Prestwich Heys on Grimshaws at the end of the 70s, I was saddened to read the news on the Prestwich Heys website (for full article, click here. He's been a great servant to Unsworth South and a real gent whenever I've encountered him in league and cup. Goodnight Norman and God bless.

:(

from dave pyramidsports very sad about norman we will miss him he still came in for prestwich heys over 24 years hes been there running things ....sadly there are few of his calibre that continue the good work hell be missed at unsworth for the same reasons

Condolences from Whitefield Cons. Didnt know him that well but the times I saw him he was always pleasant. Sad when someone who was willing and helpful leaves us. I'm sure he will be sadly missed.