Sad news received in Berwick
News from New Zealand today has saddened the Berwick Speedway communtiy with the announcement that former Bandit, Roy Williams has passed away.
Roy, who first appeared with the Bandits in 1968 under the name of Bernie Lagrosse, continued with Berwick through 1969 and 1970, becoming a reliable and often top scorer.
News says he passed away in Christchurch, New Zealand on June 30th 2007 and all associated with Berwick Speedway send their heartfelt condolences to Roy’s family and friends.
His funeral is set for July 4th.
R.I.P.
(copied from official Berwick Bandits Website)
August 24th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Sorry to hear of Bernies passing. I will always link him with fellow New Zealand International Promotions (Mike Parker) riders like Terry Shearer, Murray Burt and the late Gary Peterson. They were all based in Manchester around 1967/8, getting rides occasionally at Newcastle. They were all great friends and fiercly competitive with each other on and off the track. Their mentor was Ivan Mauger who lived close-by in the suburbs of Manchester, before his move to leafy Woodford in Cheshire.
Bernie, Terry, Murray and Gary are still after 40 years some of my very favourite people I have had the privelage to call a friend.
Dave Beacon
November 29th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
I met Roy in 1970. A really nice, very funny guy. Good rider, too.