TRIBUTES have been paid to a former rugby coach, who has died aged just 52.
Alex Barbour, of Little Oakley, died on March 3 following a long illness.
Mr Barbour was a member of Clacton Rugby Club for a number of years and helped set up the club’s current youth team.
Club spokesman Colin Garrod said: “Alex was a great servant of the game.
“He will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him.”
A funeral service takes place at St Mary and St Michael Church in Mistley on Friday **March 28** at 10.30 am, followed by a private cremation.
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