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Hi folks.
A few of you know, but it's with a very heavy heart that I have to tell you of the passing of our friend and mate Bernie Rushworth.
Sadly After a short illness Bernie died on Sunday afternoon, 1st December 2024.
I know that you will all agree, that Bernie, through the Bootle Forum, became a friend to us all.
Bern was passionate about the forum and kept us entertained with all his topics and posts.
Bern was a gentleman, and his dry and sometimes wicked sense of humour, was just the very best.
His knowledge of LFC, music and Bootle, were unsurpassed.
Dare I say, Bootle Forum will never be the same again, without the input of "our" Bernie.


I know that you will join me in sending condolences and love to Berns wife Barb, his lovely daughter Holly and all of his lovely family.
YNWA.

Barb has asked me to post details of the funeral arrangements, as follows.

Hi, it's Barb, arrangements for Bern.
Thursday 19th December 10.30 St. Benets Church copy Lane L30 7PF, then Anfield Crem at midday Priory Rd L4 2SL, followed by celebration of his life . St. Benets Club, Chapel Lane L30 7PE.
Family flowers only, but donations can made to Macmillan, (going to set up a Just Giving page.) Details to follow.
Can I please ask if everyone can have a little something red.
A Streaming service is also going to be arranged for people who may not be able to attend.
Thank you
Barb & Holly
XX


Keith, love to you all xx

So sad to hear this terrible news, sending condolences to Bernie’s family, my thoughts are with you all.

That's very sad news , RIP Bernie.
Despite being down here in Kent and actually never meeting, we were friends.
We were in contact around every LFC game and often through a game when he wasn't working at Anfield. He will be missed.
Condolences to Barb, Holly and the family.
Again RIP Bernie. YNWA

Ken

I’m so very sorry to hear this sad news, what a lovely man he was , Yes he will be missed on this site had a lot of fun with people , Our thoughts are with Barb and his lovely family, RIP. Bernie. One lovely man xx

Such a shock to hear this morning that 'our' Bernie had died. Met Bernie and Barb at a Bootle get together at Park Street School many years ago, such a lovely couple. I played against him occasionally on online quizzes, he was so knowledgeable. My deep condolences to Barb, Holly, his two other children and their families.

Sad day Bernie was a great guy knowledgeable about all things bootle Lfc and photos
Condolences to family RIP Bernie
Bobhamo

Such sad news.

Bernie was a FAB contributor to our Bootle forum and will greatly missed.

Sending love and thoughts to all of Bernie's family.

Thinking of you all,

Mack

Sad news about Bernie, so sorry to learn of his passing.
Sincere condolences to his beloved family.
R.I.P.

I am so sad to hear this sad news of Bernie’s passing. Condolences to Barb, Holly and all the family.
you’ll be sadly missed on this site. Joe.

This is the link to the Just Giving page in memory of Bernie.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/louise- ... =pfp-share


Keith

Sorry to hear of his passing and deepest condolences to his family.

Keith, such sad news. Bernie was a lovely man. So many people are going to miss him on this forum. I know you are really going to be lost without your dear friend. My condolences to his dear wife and family.
RIP Bernie

"Our" Bernie; the very soul of the Bootle Forum will be missed and mourned by every one of we members.
So thanks Bern mate, and may God bless you and grant you eternal rest.

Our heartfelt condolences to Barb, Holly, Louise and John and all of the family. Hold on to one another and know you're in all of our thoughts and prayers. YNWA

So sad to hear our Bern has passed away, he will be missed very much. R.I.P. Bern.
Condolences to Barb, Holly and all the family. Thinking of you.

Every year Bern did a Christmas jigsaw with the help of Holly, this year I am doing one in his name, he was my jigsaw buddy.

Loretta

Hi folks,

Live video streaming links below on the day if you can't make it.

December 19th, 2024–10:30am

The Funeral of Bernie Rushworth - St Benets Church Netherton.

https://vimeo.com/event/4787393/7d2b702 ... pT3RHVZOUQ

Anfield service link below 12:00pm.

https://watch.obitus.com/login/24zbua?f ... V1L9XURWNw

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I haven't been on the site for a while for various reasons. I have just found out about Bernie passing away. Such a lovely guy, his passion for Liverpool F.C. is well known. He wasn't a bitter red he loved football. Had some fond memories of Bernie and his family at Bootle meetings. Deepest condolences to family and friends
R.I.P. Bernie

I never met Bernie in person, only a few chats online. We grew up a few streets from each other and knew a lot of the same people. This is such awful news. I'll be up at 5:00 am tomorrow to attend his service online.

I watched the very nice service from St Benets .
A lovely eulogy to a packed church.
Lots wearing Red in respect of Bernie's love for LFC.
RIP Bernie
YNWA
Ken

Wasn't it just, Ken.
A great send off for very respected friend.
I was hoping to be there but am stuck in Cornwall, feeling quite unwell.

YNWA Bernie.

Sorry too hear that, Keith.
Hope you better soon and able to travel home..
Cheers Ken

I, too, watched the service, packed church, lovely eulogy which encapsulated all Bernie's qualities. Still find it difficult to comprehend, no more posts from Bernie.

Just catching up and so very sad to hear of Bernies passing a lovely man, sincere condolences to all of his family.