VALE - Alan David Griffiths
VALE - Alan David Griffiths We are saddened to advise that former Sutherland Sharks footballer Alan David Griffiths passed away on the 5th December after a battle with cancer. He was aged 75. Alan was an outstanding sportsman playing first grade cricket for Sutherland and at the same time playing first grade football with Sutherland Sharks in the NSW state League. His Senior representative football career with Sutherland Sharks spanned from 1965 to 1969 before moving on to Marconi Stallions in 1970. He also represented NSW against Victoria. He returned to Sutherland in 1976 to play with brother Ron. The Shire has had 3 generations of Griffiths come through with Alan’s father Dave playing, then Alan and Ron ,and Alan and Leonie’s 3 boys Joel, Adam and Ryan who were all Socceroos. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Leonie, his sons Adam, Joel, Ryan and daughter Renee, and their families. Alan David Griffiths will be fare welled on Friday, 15 December 2023. Leonie Griffiths & family invite all who wish to attend to join them: 2:30 pm Service at Mackay Family Funerals, 249 Pacific Highway, Ourimbah NSW 2258 – https://mackayfamilyfunerals.com.au/ 3:30 pm Celebration of his life will be at Shelley Beach Golf Club – https://www.shellybeachgolfclub.com.au/ For family and friends who are unable to attend the service will be live-streamed via this link - https://streaming.naoca.com.au/.../db2fb750-86be-40b5... The family has requested no flowers, and instead, donations will be accepted for the Cancer and Palliative Care units at Gosford Hospital. A collection box will be available at the registration table on the day.
