Sivad Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Sad to report the death of John Kilkie, Thistle supporter for over 40 years after converting from Celtic, veteran of Mansfield and Metz. A former season ticket holder, John used to travel to away matches on the City Centre Supporters Club bus. It was last October that John was told that he had two months to live. It says much for his courage that, with the support of health service staff, he continued to live in his flat in Maryhill Road until he was forced to move a few weeks ago to the Marie Curie Hospice at Stobhill Hospital, where he died last week. While battling his illness, John retained his sense of humour to the end. The last game he was able to attend at Firhill was the cup tie with Hamilton Academical in November. When the North Stand started singing “If you want to go to heaven when you die …”, he exclaimed “that’s my song!”. John is survived by his daughter Lynne and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him in and around Firhill. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Always sad to learn that a Thistle supporter has passed away. Condolences to John's family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchie Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Sad news, RIP John Condolences to everyone who knew him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Condolences to all his family. I hadn't been in touch with him for quite a few years but used to know him quite well. Very decent bloke: dry, sometimes cutting wit, but always good company. Will be much missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Any jags fan passing is bad news. Condolences to his family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydebankJag Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Very sad news, RIP John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Always sad to learn that a Thistle supporter has passed away. Condolences to John's family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Echoing the previous sentiments. RIP, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Very sad to hear. It signs like he was quite a character. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin energy Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Sorry to hear, hope his family get through this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieg Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Sad news. RIP John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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