Toby played at the club in the mid-nineties, and although he wasn't from Burton he travelled to play every week and Burton soon became an 'adoptive home' for Toby and many of the other Army guys that played around the same time. He threw himself into Burton life and enjoyed the social side of Our Club as much as the playing side. Toby was a regular at our Annual Ball, and would hit the great night spots that Burton had to offer every weekend, including the highlights of that era, Leopard, Jubilee, Arkwrights, Black Horse and Buster’s Nite Club!!

In October last year Toby was diagnosed with cancer and given only weeks to live. His girlfriend Carmen proposed to Toby and they married before deciding to move back to the UK from South Africa to be with his parents. Although it is now seven months since he was diagnosed, and having gone through treatment, Toby faced reality and knew it was only a matter of time, but being the organised guy that he was, he wanted to have everything in order before he died. He was very aware that Carmen and his Mum and Dad only know about small parts of his life so he was keen for them to hear as many stories as possible about his life. So if you have a tale to tell or a photograph to share then they would be extremely grateful. They don’t have to be funny stories just fond memories that you might have.

Please send any tales or photos to JJ.Jeffrey@retalix.com and he will ensure that these get passed on

Toby’s funeral will be held on Monday 20th June at 2:30 p.m. at the West Wiltshire Crematorium, Devizes Road, Semington.
Afterwards, we invite you to join us for refreshments at Beechfield House Hotel nearby.
Toby asked for donations to Dorothy House Hospice instead of flowers.
It would be helpful to know if you are planning to stay for the afternoon refreshments. E-mail replies would be fine.
We hope you will be able to join us for this celebration of Toby’s life.

Vincent & Jane Sumpter and Carmen van Rensburg

Toby asked for donations to Dorothy House Hospice instead of flowers.

Directions:
The crematorium is located just south of the town of Melksham.
From the north/J17 of the M4, take the A350 through Melksham, turning right onto the A361 to Semington.
From the south, take the A350 towards Melksham, turning left onto the A361.
The crematorium is to be found after a few hundred yards, on the left of the main road. (Sat Nav code BA14 6HL)
Beechfield House is located 4 miles from the crematorium, just north of Melksham on the A350.
From the crematorium turn right onto the A361 and at the roundabout go left onto the A350.
Stay on the A350, passing through 5 roundabouts.
Beechfield House is then located on the right at Beanacre.
(Sat Nav code SN12 7PU)

http://www.dorothyhouse.co.uk
http://www.westwiltshirecrem.co.uk
http://www.beechfieldhouse.co.uk