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A celebration of the life of Barry Parker will take place at Markeaton Crematorium
on Tuesday 14th October at 2.30 pm

https://www.englandathletics.org/news/barry-parker-1947-2025/

We are very sad to announce that Barry Parker, died on Monday afternoon after a long illness.
As his family, we are relieved that he is now free from any pain.
Barry was Ruth's husband, Steve and Karen's dad, and a devoted grandad.
Barry trained to teach PE and Geography at Loughborough College of Education. During his working life, Barry was a secondary school PE teacher, where he had the chance to introduce thousands of children to different sports.
Barry’s passion was athletics. He began as a schoolboy, running cross-country and middle-distance races, including 880 yards – his favourite event. He eventually competed at a level high enough to win the Junior Boys title at the English Schools Championships in 1963.
As an adult, he took on an active role in many athletics organisations, including as:
- a member of Derbyshire Schools’ Sports Association: Athletics,
- Honorary Vice-President of the English Schools AA,
- (Former) Chair of Derby Athletic Club,
-Previous England Athletics Officials Tri-regional secretary for Midlands and South West
- President of Derbyshire Athletics Association (formerly, Secretary and Officials Secretary),
- Past Secretary of Northern Athletics.
His proudest achievement in officiating was being selected as a Track Judge in the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics. 
Barry will be much missed by many people.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Ruth, Steve & Karen.





It is with great sadness that we have to report that long time Chesterfield Timekeeper Brian Larder has sadly passed away.

Brian was for many years the Face of Time keeping at 'Mini-leagues' and 'Sportshall' both at Derby and latterly at Chesterfield. He was for many years the 'Chesterfield' timekeeper being ably assisted by his late wife Irene at many events.

He didn’t want a funeral but there will be a celebration of his life, details will be posted here when available.
R.I.P Brian



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