Details confirmed for Dave Cleary's funeral

Mourners will be able to pay their respects to Dave 'Clearo' Cleary with his funeral streamed live on Facebook.
By Phil Wilkinson
Published 26th Jan 2021, 12:21 BST
Updated 26th Jan 2021, 12:41 BST

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Dave Cleary, who passed away last week, was described as a "massive personality"Dave Cleary, who passed away last week, was described as a "massive personality"
Dave Cleary, who passed away last week, was described as a "massive personality"

The former Orrell RU player and businessman passed away last week, aged 59.

His funeral takes place on Thursday, with the procession leaving Edge Hall Road - the venue where he played so many games in the Black and Amber - at 12.30pm and passing St James' Church and the Delph Tavern on the way to St Theresa's Church in Up Holland.

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Due to Covid-19 restrictions only a small, invited number of people are allowed into the funeral, which begins at 1pm.

But with so many wanting to pay their respects, the service will be streamed live.

Those wishing to attend virtually should join the Facebook group 'In Memory of David Cleary', where it will be shown.

This is also an online community group where you can share photographs and positive stories of David along with any words of condolences for the family.

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The family have asked in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to The British Heart Foundation.

Clearly, a former director of building firm Jackson Lloyd, was well known in the Wigan area and rugby union circles. He played a key role in Orrell success in the 80s and early-90s and was hailed as a "massive personality" in tributes after his death here

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