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Roland Hardy Obituary
Mr Roland Hardy, of Newbold, Chesterfield, has passed away at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, aged 89.Born at Sheepbridge, Chesterfield and a lifelong resident of the area, he was an engineering fitter at the Summit Works, Whittington Moor, until it's closure and prior to retirement at the National Coal Board.He was Sheffield Star Walk Winner 1949, represented Great Britain at the Olympics in 1952 and 1956 race walking and in later years enjoyed Crown Green bowling and gardening.The husband of the late Annie, he leaves daughter Denise Francis, four grandsons and six great-grandchildren.The funeral service takes place on 20th June 2016, St John's Church, Newbold, at 1.30pm.Funeral directors: Chas Widdowson & Son, 33 Hazelhurst Lane, Stonegravels, Chesterfield (01246 273935).
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mike watterson
July 6, 2017
I remember Roland walking from work up St.Johns Road to his home, and all we kids used to run after him when he was power walking after work from Whit Moor. He was well loved by us all.
Ruth Billheimer
March 18, 2017
Condolences to the family and friends. I met "Uncle Chuck" in the 1950's and he gave me half a crown! I think he was in Bradford to present the prize at the "Whit Walk" which was a great annual event in those days. I've always thought it was the 1948 Olympics he had been in, didn't know too much about him or why he was "Uncle". I don't know if he was actually related: my father was Stephen Johnson, if anybody knows a connection please contact me via www.ruthsown.space
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