TIL 1010 4,722 Posted May 28, 2019 A couple of hours ago i received a telephone call to tell me that Roy passed away yesterday morning surrounded by his family. In recent years he had been suffering from Parkinsons which had taken a great toll on him physically and confined him to a wheelchair. Those older supporters amongst us will know that his love for Norwich City had commenced in the 1950's and Roy was involved in the blanket collection of 1957 which helped save the club. Roy was a friend of everyone who came into contact with him and his stories concerning Norwich City over the decades were endless and he served this city as both Lord Mayor and councillor. Roy was a good friend and i will miss him greatly. When i know further details i will pass them on but there is little doubt Archant will run a feature on his life in the coming days. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,580 Posted May 28, 2019 Sad news, thoughts with his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock The Boat 1,325 Posted May 28, 2019 Thank you for the post, John. It is a comfort that Roy saw his beloved Canaries back in the Premier League. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,509 Posted May 28, 2019 Sad news indeed. A feature on his life would fill a paper and more. You were always a good friend to him Tilly. Thoughts with his family and friends. RIP Roy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lessingham Canary 99 Posted May 28, 2019 Very sad, RIP Roy, a true canary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted May 28, 2019 RIP Roy, sad news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,281 Posted May 28, 2019 Sad news indeed......RIP Roy Blower...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Year of the tiger 54 Posted May 28, 2019 Such sad news, a true Norwich legend. So pleased he lived to see us win the Championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Canary1 91 Posted May 28, 2019 R.I.P Roy, God bless you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted May 28, 2019 As loyal a supporter as anyone is likely to meet -- Rest in peace Roy - heartfelt thoughts are with your family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Ryans Express 32 Posted May 28, 2019 Rest in peace Roy. It was an honour to know you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,336 Posted May 28, 2019 RIP Roy. You were like a stick of rock......Norwich through and through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,347 Posted May 28, 2019 Sad news. A true lifetime supporter through thick and thin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Rider 548 Posted May 28, 2019 R.I.P Roy, a canary gent. Left at a high point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted May 28, 2019 R.I.P Roy. My dad spoke about the blanket collection, it illustrates the community spirit of our supporters, and what a relationship it has been over the years. I thank you for your part in that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted May 28, 2019 A very sad day. RIP Roy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Smith 2,314 Posted May 28, 2019 RIP Roy. I didn’t know him personally but I kind of feel like I did. Always seemed a real gent and Norwich City through and through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldRobert 38 Posted May 28, 2019 Very sad news. I had the privilege of meeting you several times Roy, always a pleasure. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 748 Posted May 28, 2019 RIP Mr Blower. Was an honour to meet him on one occasion (a peace march down Chappie)... as friendly and down to earth a Lord Mayor as you would wish to chat with. Very aware of his admirable commitment to the club and city , which he put into practice over many years of voluntary service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted May 29, 2019 Rest in peace Roy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted May 29, 2019 Really sad news to wake up to, so pleased he saw us promoted & so pleased that I managed to have a chat with him at one of our recent events. RIP Roy, thoughts with his family You were a good friend to him Tilly, so a hug for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy Canary 668 Posted May 29, 2019 Chatted to Roy on a couple of occasions about all things NCFC some years back. Remember feeling what a real gentleman he was. Very sad news. RIP Roy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dumpling 14 Posted May 29, 2019 Thank you TIL 1010 for sharing this sad news. Roy was a first rate supporter of Norwich City in every way. He was willing to give so much time, energy and indeed money to the club he loved. He was a leader for Canary fans. We have much to be thankful for the part he played, sometimes as a goalkeeper helping to save our club and sometimes as a striker looking to assist City reach it's goals. TIL 1010 you have lost a good friend but you keep so many wonderful memories of the times you shared. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 492 Posted May 29, 2019 I never met Roy but, having worked for ECN in pretty much my first job (and just before it became Archant) I remember seeing his columns in the papers. Or even just a letter from him. He seemed very active in that regard. Sad to hear this news. RIP Roy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMF 736 Posted May 29, 2019 The last occasion I encountered Roy was at the Club’s AGM last November. Upon receiving the microphone to ask his question, a member of the top table, I didn’t catch who, said, “it’s lovely to see you, Roy.” The room burst into a spontaneous heartfelt round of applause, which genuinely touched Roy. Clearly a man close to the hearts and minds around the Club who will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Roy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Yellow 2 Posted May 29, 2019 Sad news indeed. RIP Roy, a real gent and will be sadly missed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,155 Posted May 29, 2019 Very sad news indeed. Roy was Norwich through and through and loved the club and the fine city of Norwich. Not only was he a great City fan, but he was also a thoroughly decent bloke. I first met him in the late 1980s during the anti ID campaign and this carried on in to the 1990s with the Chase Out campaign and the work of the Anglian Football Supporters Association and the Norwich City Independent Supporters Association. Roy was at the heart of all of these campaigns. It was heart rending to see the effect of Parkinson's Disease on Roy, but so appropriate that in his last year supporting Norwich City he saw us win the Championship and promotion to the Premier League. RIP Roy and thanks for posting the sad news TIL 1010. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Vince 318 Posted May 29, 2019 Roy was a terrific public servant to the city of Norwich. I will always remember how pleasantly surprised I was when he phoned me out of the blue to express support for an article I had written in the Pink 'Un newspaper about the Suffolk Socialists' leadership of the club in the late 1990s. Top man. My thoughts go to his nearest and dearest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,722 Posted June 5, 2019 https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/service-to-celebrate-life-of-roy-blower-1-6088295 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites