Honorary Member Ramon Aplin

January 29, 2024 / John Grindle / 2 Comments

It’s sad to report that Raymon (Ray) Aplin, Father of John Aplin passed away last week. He loved the fishing club and the AGM was the highlight of his social calendar. He said he was one of the best members, because he would rather sit and watch the river than actually fish.

Like a lot of members, I first met Ray whilst visiting John’s tackle shop that was actually in Ray’s house. He always welcomed you with a smile as he emerged from his greenhouse and very generous with his advice – I will now treasure my sea fishing knife bought from him, all the more now.

The AGM won’t feel the same without Ray being there this year, so we will all have to raise a glass or two in his memory.

Funeral at Weymouth Crematorium, 1pm Thursday 15th February 2024

2 Comments

  • Nick Maskrey says:
    January 30, 2024 at 8:41 am

    I was sad to read the post about Ray Aplin. For many years before I joined the club I b ought day tickets and went to Ray’s house to pick them up. He was a gentle man and a gentleman. We had chats about fishing and about growing runner beans – pleasures for us both. My feelings are with John and his family at this time.

  • John Grindle says:
    January 30, 2024 at 8:56 am

    Thank you Nick for those kind words.

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