Tributes have been paid to Bangor Rugby Club treasurer Alwyn ‘Banc’ Hughes, who died suddenly last week.
An announcement on the club website read: “It is with great sorrow that we have to inform you all that Club Treasurer, Alwyn (Banc) Hughes has passed away suddenly at home. Alwyn will be sorely missed by all at Bangor Rugby Club. We share our condolences with Alwyn’s family and wide network of friends within the rugby family.”
Bangor Rugby club president Mervyn Hughes said: “I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. He was not only a great friend to the club but he worked hard for many years to keep our finances in such good order. He was a kind, generous and quiet man who will be very much missed by all who knew and worked alongside him”
Wales Rugby Union Rep Alwyn Jones said: “Sad news and a great shock. Bank, (never ‘Alwyn’), joined the club as treasurer circa 1992 (I will try and establish actual date) at an AGM held at St Mary’s College. The club obviously did not have a home at that time and were in need of a treasurer. I had been told by a work colleague (Alun Bach) that there was a rugby fanatic working at Lloyds Bank that might fit the bill, he was also the guy that compiled the crossword in the Wales rugby programmes (no fee involved). I contacted Bank and he agreed to help out, met him for a pint in the Albion before attending the AGM at St Mary’s and the rest is history – many happy memories, many hours spent in good company and always with a beverage.”
“Alwyn supported the teams in all weathers as seen in this picture. I will miss his company at the games” – Dave Dunn, Bangor Rugby Club.
