It is with great sadness we announce the loss of a well-loved character across Yorkshire, Tim Clappison, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 17th July aged 73. In hospital, surrounded by family after a short illness, his love and courage were as strong as ever until the very end.
Irreplaceable partner to Yvonne, much loved and dedicated father to Dan, Poppy and Rosie and treasured grandad to Harry, Daisy, Jack, Polly, Martha, Heidi, Archie, Lola and Rory. Son to the late Tom and Mavis Clappison.
Tim (also known as ‘Clappy’ to many) was a truly unique person, thoughtful by nature, he led a hugely fulfilled life thanks to his family and friends - who shared his passions for farming, rugby, music, great food and, of course, la belle France. In his final days, Tim spoke so fondly of all his friends and the gratitude he holds for the incredible memories he made with each of them.
Please join the family in celebrating Tim’s life on Friday 16th August. All are welcome to the service in All Saints Church, Pocklington at 2pm which will be followed by a family burial at St Peter’s Church, Harswell. Please join us afterwards for drinks, food and music at Pocklington RUFC, where we will raise a glass in true Clappy style. His only request… nothing ostentatious or too fancy.
Close family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to be split between RFU Injured Players Foundation and St Peter’s Church, Harswell.
Enquiries to JG Fielder & Son, Pocklington - 01759 303129
I got to know Tim through rugby and he was always fair and a lovely bloke to chat with. Going to Pocklington rugby club and not seeing him there for our usual debrief over a pint will never be the same.
Rest in peace Tim, sending love to Dan and the girls and all the family, deepest condolences, the McBride family x
Gone too soon but never forgotten
Condolences to Yvonne, to my friend Dan, to Poppy, Rosie and all your families.
I will think of you Friday.
Not a bad game - great result - plenty to work on for next week.......
Cheers TC
The class of 2009/10
A plus tard!
Tim is top left playing for my presidents team in 1990 ish
Thanks for all the laughs and good times Clappy, always so warm and kind, a wonderful advocate for Pock and the rugby club. Lots of love, Xx
With heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace Tim.
Stuart and Val
Had the pleasure of playing rugby with Clappy at Roundhay . An underrated player and a fantastic team mate. His Dennis the Menace jumper was legendary. Sadly missed.
64 to 70 at Pock , memories of playing rugby with Tim.
Great fun memories of those times.
Condolences to all of his family.
Phil
Sad news. Rest in Peace Tim. Love and thoughts to all the family.
I’m sorry we won’t be there to support you on the 16th Rosie, but we will all be thinking of you xxx
Xxx
Tim is top left playing for my presidents team in 1990 ish
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