Memorial service for rugby dad, 50

A memorial service is to be held in Preston for a 50-year-old father-of-two who died hours after playing touch rugby.

By The Newsroom

Published 20th May 2016, 08:25 BST

Updated 20th May 2016, 10:26 BST

Sean Tomlinson, from Letchworth, Hertfordshire, passed away suddenly in London after turning out for the Hitchin Rugby Club’s Grey Hogs at Allianz Park, the home of rugby union Premiership side Saracens earlier in the evening.

After completing several fun games, Sean died at nearby the Mill Hill Rugby Club base.

Sean was born and educated in Preston and still has family and friends in the area.

Sean’s whole family were involved at the rugby club, with his widow Mandy involved in the girls’ rugby team and children Jack, 12 and Alice, 15 both regular players.

His funeral will take place on Tuesday at St Mary’s Church, Hitchin, followed by a reception at Chesfield Downs Golf Club.

A memorial service is being held at 4pm on Tuesday at Our Lady and St Edward’s Church at Fulwood.