WARRINGTON Wolves have paid tribute to well-known lifetime fan and loyal club raffle ticket seller Joan Wells, who has sadly died aged 87.
Joan had been involved with the Club for over 50 years and began selling raffle tickets at home matches during the Wilderspool day, bringing more than £250,000 into the club.
A huge Rugby League fan, Joan continued to collect for the Club’s Try Time, summer and Christmas raffles as well as the Wire Lifeline lottery, selling tickets to supporters around the ground on game days, with her sharp sense of humour and lively personality making her loved by all.
She could often be found knitting in the official club store too where she would often knit cardigans and hats for premature babies which would be donated to the neo-natal unit at Warrington Hospital.
A collection will therefore be made in the club store at the game against Huddersfield Giants in her memory, with proceeds raised being split between the Neo-Natal unit at Warrington Hospital and the Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation.
In total, Joan brought in more than £250,000 to the club through ticket and raffle sales. She had a special relationship also with box holders Direct Taxis who would provide her lift home at the end of each match free of charge.
Joan leaves behind four children, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Our thoughts go out to all of her loved ones at this difficult time.
Details for Joan’s funeral will be released in due course.
Daughter Sharon Willis posted on social media:
It is with great sadness that I post this today my mum Joan Wells passed away peacefully last night after a short illness.i am sure she will be greatly missed by a lot of people. She was our family rock who gave everything for her kids and a true Warrington wolves favourite amongst home and away fans as well as staff and players. RIP mum back with dad xx💔💔
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of lifetime fan and match day assistant Joan Wells who has died aged 87
Our thoughts are with Joan's loved ones at this time
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