Update: Chris's funeral will take place at 2.00pm on Friday 15th October at St Mary's Church, Ferndown, and then afterwards at Wimborne Rugby Club
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the sudden passing of Chris Leaton on Thursday 16th September.
Chris had been club chairman since September 2020 and also held other roles within the club though youth, colts and senior team management and more recently as Fixture Secretary and International Ticket Secretary
Chris had also carried out a role as Assistant Team Manager of the Dorset & Wilts senior men’s team over a number of seasons.
Chris worked for JP Morgan dividing time between Wimborne and Luxembourg and was based in the latter location at this untimely passing.
Chris was hugely admired, much respected and will be greatly missed.
Our most sincere condolences go out from the Club to his wife Caroline, children Rowan, Lucinda and Harriet and all his family and friends at this sad time.
More information will follow as and when appropriate.
