Eddie Perkins

The following has been kindly contributed by Ed's old mate Si Belcham:

Following a long period of illness Albert Edward Perkins (Eddie also affectionately known as the gherkin) sadly passed away aged 71 on Saturday evening 11th June. For anyone wishing to attend his funeral it is on Monday 27th June at Haycombe Bath at 10:30am.

Ed started fishing when he was a lad joining GVFC as a junior. This was a membership he cherished and was so proud when he was elected to be the Club President for several years. Throughout his life he also graced many other angling establishments in the Bristol area fishing the Winter League for Golden Carps and for Frys, Bristol Commercial House League for Frys, PSV and he also qualified for the Embassy finals. Although he enjoyed fishing matches and entering into a friendly banter with fellow anglers his main passion was fishing the flow - to see him trotting a stick float for roach and chub was an absolute delight.

I met Ed over 25 years ago when I was a novice starting to fish GVFC matches - here was a bloke who was so helpful and whatsmore brilliant to be with. He was one in a million a good all round egg and I have so many good memories of being in Eds company. This is getting too painful for me now so just remember its better than winning the lottery being on the bank fishing with your mates......

Dear old pals

Family and friends will miss you Ed

Belch



I would just add that I will always remember Ed as the only person I have ever known that could and would talk non-stop throughout an entire match without stopping and was always great company on the next peg. He will be sadly missed.