Theobalds Lane hosting send-off for stalwart

By David Watters

Cheshunt

Ryman North Cheshunt are to host the wake for club stalwart Alex Kalinic after his funeral next Tuesday.

The Ambers announced on Friday that all are welcome to share their memories of the late secretary and historian at Theobalds Lane following the service which is taking place at 10.15am at Enfield Crematorium.

An Ambers fan since his school days in the 1970s, the father-of-two, pictured, was 57 and had been battling cancer since 2012 when he passed away last week.

The club stalwart was well known throughout the Ryman League and to a wider audience through the match reports he wrote for The Non-League Paper on Saturdays. He was appointed as secretary in 2009 and Ambers officials have hailed the comprehensive club history he built from scratch as his lasting legacy to his fellow fans and the club.

Cheshunt chairman Dean Williamson said: "Alex's family kindly request no flowers. Instead, any donations are to be made to Cancer Research or Macmillan Cancer Support."

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