Friends' tribute to true Blue
Published Date:
18 August 2008
A life-long Pompey fan died after realising her dream of watching her beloved club scoop the FA Cup for a second time.
Daphne Jackson passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by memorabilia from the Premiership club.
The 75-year-old watched Portsmouth FC win the cup 69 years ago and followed the club religiously.
She attended almost every home game from 1947, missing only a handful of matches because of illness.
Her devotion was such that she even received a telegram from the club on her 21st birthday.
Mrs Jackson's home at Arundel Way, Elmer Sands, is packed with Portsmouth FC memorabilia.
Her son Gren, 40, said: 'Portsmouth winning the FA Cup meant everything to her. She loved Harry.'
Family and friends packed St Nicholas Church in Middleton-on-Sea at a service for Mrs Jackson.
The full article contains 143 words and appears in The News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
18 August 2008 6:52 AM
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Source:
The News
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Location:
Portsmouth
