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Readers pay touching tributes to former Wrexham steward
Earlier this week, the Leader reported on the passing of Michael 'Mick' Arthur Read, who died aged 75 years old on July 25 following a three-year battle with dementia.
Born in Sussex, he met his late wife Sandra, who sadly died in 2021, in London during a church convention at the age of 23 and they were married six months later.
They had three children together; Daniel, Jonathan and Sarah.
The couple moved to Wrexham in 1973 and Mr Read began working as a steward at Wrexham AFC's Racecourse ground in 1975.
From there on, according to son Daniel, he 'fell in love' with the club.
Readers have been getting in touch with us since the article on Mr Read was published to share their tributes and memories.
Kelly Jones told us: "This man is a true legend. Always down to Earth with us and was an amazing dad to Sarah, Jonathan, Daniel and the best husband to my friend's mum Sandra, now your at peace with her now. Fly high."
Julie Chambers added: "A true gentle family man. Passionate about his football club. Rest in peace Mick. Our thoughts are with all the family."
Karen Jones said: "One of the congregation at Rockwood Mission Brynteg for many years, like a part of the family Mick and Sandra were. Lovely people and sadly missed."
Lisa Purdie said: "I remember Mick from the mission in Brynteg from when I was a child and then of course as a neighbour in the village, lovely man, so sorry for your loss."
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Em Hartley said: "Worked with Mick when he came to work at Sharp for a short time. He was a lovely gentleman. Sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to all the family."
Gary McPheat added: "I knew Mick and Sandra from the late 70's. A lovely couple. Condolences to family and friends. Rest easy."
Sandra Alexander said: "Thinking of you all at this sad time. I worked with your Dad in Morrisons for a few years."
Darren Wolvey said: "True Wrexham legend."
Mr Read's funeral will take place at the Methodist Church in Overton from 11am on August 22.
All are welcome to attend and encouraged to wear Wrexham-themed clothing.
