Sad news as the passing of North Wales Referee, Alan 'LWI' Lewis, is announced.
The North Wales Society of Rugby Union Referees have announced that Alan Lewis, who has battled bravely against cancer, has sadly passed away.
Ieuan Williams, Secretary of the NWSRUR, said: 'Today we learnt of the sad passing of our good friend and colleague Alan 'LWI' Lewis after a courageous battle against cancer. We would ask all North Wales clubs to observe a minute's silence as a mark of respect and in memory of Alan before their games this weekend'.
Alan will be sorely missed and we pass on our most sincere condolences to Alan's family and friends.
TRIBUTES
Tributes are flooding in on social media (some below) which shows how highly regarded Alan was, not only as a referee, but a true gentleman:
Rhydian 'Mwnc' Morris - Ar y cae, dwi'n meddwl mod i wedi ffraeo, dadlau ag anghytuno mwy hefo Lwi nag unrhyw ddyfarnwr arall, ond fo oedd yn iawn...rhan fwya or amser!! Oddi ar y cae, roedd o'n un o'r bobl clenia, mwya cymwynasgar i fi gael y fraint o gydweithio ag o, yn help mawr i fi ag i'r clwb. Colled mawr i rygbi Gogledd Cymru. Cydymdeimladau i'r teulu a'i ffrindiau gan bawb yng Nghlwb Rygbi'r Bala
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Robert Mcguffie - Really sad news, a fantastic servant to the game and considered a gentleman to all who knew him, have spoken with Alan more times than I can remember over the years and his manner, enthusiasm for the game and friendly personality will be sorely missed. RIP Alan.
Simon Hutch Morgan - Very sad news. What a gentleman. Condolences to the family from mid Wales referees and llanidloes RFC.
Geraint Jarman - My sympathies to his family. I met him on numerous occasions when he was the man in the middle during a three year period . A true rugby man who loved the game and had an understanding and empathy for the game . He always made an effort to explain and enjoy a humorous moment during Or after a game it was indeed a pleasure and honour to have known him.
Tom Lee - A fantastic man and will be sorely missed. All the best to his family and friends on behalf of Bangor University Rugby Union x
Jason Roberts - So sorry to here this. A real gentleman to all who knew him. We have lost one of rugby's nice men. He will be sorely missed. RIP Alan.
Connor Teeling - It's great people like him who allow us to play the game. Who give their time up for no reward and few thanks. The world can never have enough people like him, I hope one day I too can return the gift of the game as he gave to us.
Matthew Rogers - North Wales Rugby have lost a true gent! I’ve had afew chats with him on and off the pitch over the years. Great bloke and a very good referree!! RIP Allan
Sion Hughes - Colled mawr i gymuned rygbi'r gogledd. Gwr bonheddig oedd yn byw y gem. Roedd hi'n bleser croesawu Lwi i'r Borth, un o'r Refs mwya cyfeillgar oedd yn hapus i gymdeithasu hefo pawb. Pob cydymdeimlad i'r teulu
Derwyn Jones - Rest in peace Alan, thank you for your service to our game. My thoughts are with you and your family at this tough time.
Euros Davies - Newyddion hynod drist. Un o wyr bonheddig y gêm sydd wedi rhoi blynyddoedd o wasanaeth i rygbi'r gogledd. Pob cydymdeimlad i'r teulu.
Keith Roberts - Trist iawn iw clywad hyn,gwr bonheddig I bawb a colled fawr i deulu rygbi Gogledd Cymru,Cydymdeiliadau diffuant o Clwb Clwb Rygbi Bro Ffestiniog
Valerie Evans - Nabod Alan ers pan oeddwn yn gweithio hefoi dad yn chemist wedyn wedi gweithio hefo Alan ei hun ag roedd bob amsar ryn fath clen a gwen. Cwsg yn dawel Alan bach xxx
Aubrey William Evans - Condolences to the family on behalf of flint, a sad loss and a lovely man, who was a great servant to the game and always had a wonderful smile, rest in peace
Alan Leamon - Our sincere condolences from all at Shotton steel rugby club to all family and friends truly a gentleman.
Bedwyr Davies - Colled mawr i rygbi gogledd cymru, wedi treilio oria yn dadla efo fo, ond, fel ma llawer eraill yn ddweud, fo oedd yn iawn rhan fwyaf or amser! Cwsg yn dawel lwi!
Clwb Rygbi Benllech Rugby Club - R.I.P, he was a great man and as good referee, we will be holding a minutes silence tomorrow!
Dai Davies - Cydymdeimlad i'r teulu colled enfawr I gymuned rygbi Clwb Rygbi y Drenewydd. Dei.
Dafydd Myrddin Hughes - Ia, trist dros ben. Roedd Lwi bob amset mor hawdd i a parod i helpu a dyfarnu, roedd ffordd mor addfwyn gyda fo at y plant.
Philip Blakoe - sad day for north wales rugby gentleman and great referee be sadly missed
Maria Sarnacki - Fantastic to see so many messages for a dear friend. Not sure he realized how liked and respected he was.
Clwb Rygbi Porthmadog - Diolch am reffio gemau’r clwb dros y blynyddoedd. Yr hogia wedi cael hwyl efo Lwi. Colled ar ei ôl yn y Gogledd ma.
Gruff A Nia Elis-williams - Newyddion hynod drist . Bydd y golled yn fawr . Pob cydymdeimlad oddi wrth Glwb Rygbi Bethesda.
Gwyn Peris-Jones - Newyddion trist iawn gwr bonheddig go iawn....cwsg yn dawel Alan.
Irfon Jones - Colled anferthol ar ac oddi ar y cae. Gwr bonheddig - un o'r goreuon. Cwsg yn dawel Lwi.
Gareth John Williams - Condolences from all at Clwb Rygbi Harlech. A gentleman
Rhian Wyn Morris - Newyddion trist iawn gwr bonheddig bob tro a gwen ar ei wyneb. Cydymdeimlad ar teulu Keith Fireman a Rhian
Ian Kyffin - Sad news. A lovely man and always good with the youngsters
Shotton Steel RFC - Very sad news our thoughts are with Alan's family and friends.
Mark Harvey Georgenson - Gutted Louie collad mawr I clwb rygbi caernarfon ag I pobol y cymuned caernarfon
Daniel Lycett - Sad news indeed a great servant to the game. Rest in peace.
Sion Lloyd-Jones - Sad news - top guy and a great ref to the end!
Simon Hughes - Such a gent who always had time for everyone. Sad news.
Keith Hulse - Really sad news, a lovely man
Alec Roberts - Colled anferth i rygbi yn nghogledd cymru, gwr bonheddig a chlen bob tro. Cydymdeimlad dywys ir teuly oll.
William Jones - Raymond Philip Lear remember him reffing a few of our games.
Charles Mccoubrey - A lovely man and a great ref RIP
Carol Williams - Such sad news. Always a gentleman and liked by all generations. Will be missed
Ken Williams - Always the gentleman.. cysga’n dawel Alan
Andy Edwards - Sad news, he was a lovely fella.
Alun Evans - Such a gentleman. Had time for everybody and was always so interesting to listen to. RIP Alan.
Ken Back - Sad news, a really nice man to know. R I P ALan .
Elfed Gyrn Goch - Newyddion trist iawn, pob tro yn barod i ddyfarnu gemau coleg Glynllifon. Cwsg yn dawel Lwi.
Selwyn Mc Namee - A true gentleman, and master of his sport, will be sadly missed.
Carl Edwards - Cwsg tawel lwi lot o atgofion gwych yn clwb rygbi caernarfon pam on yn fengach collad mawr ir teulu ac I gaernarfon I gyd.xx
Lyn Hamer - Sad news a real gent. Condolences to his friends and family.
Kate Markham - So sad , a lovely gentleman x
Achintha Louis Tilakawardane Rest peaceful. Privileged to have known him.
Gareth Hodgson Colled mawr. Wedi gallu dibynnu arno i ddyfarnu nifer o gemau ysgol dros y blynyddoedd.
Paul A Dundee Lewi, superb character, on and off the field. RIP fella.
Rhys Williams Bless you, Alan, a true gent.
Elaine Jones cydymdeimlad dwfn i'r teulu
Hugh Watkins Very sad news. Thoughts are with family and friends
Christopher Williams What a lovely man, always had a great conversation, condolonces to the family
John Llew Jones Top ref, fair but firm, north wales's nigel owen. Rip
Geraint Llŷn Newyddion trist iawn. Colled enfawr. Cydymdeimlad i’r teulu
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Vaughan Carlton-jones A great servant to rugby in North Wales,will be sadly missed.
Gethin John Jones Cwsg yn dawel Lwi, cradur
Dai Da Dai A great loss. I enjoyed his company though rugby and music. Great to have known you Lewi.
Nia Roberts Collad mawr i glwb y cofis ? Cysgwch yn dawel Lwi xx
Helen Morris Newyddion trist iawn. Cysga'n dawel Lwi ??
Tudur Parry Dyn a referee anhygoel #heddwchilwch
Edwin Jones UN or goreuon fel cymeriad a Dyfarnwr
Cemlyn Williams Sad day RIP LWI
Rhian Graham Trisd iawn am Lwi cysga"n dawel xxx
Richard Williams Gwr Bonheddig Bob tro,collad mawr.Cwsg yn dawel Lwi.
Gethin Clwyd Cwsg yn dawel Lwi yr hen gyfaill. Bydd bwlch mawr ar dy ôl.
Danny McCormick a sad loss rip al.xxx
Doug Bach Hughes Gwr bonheddig,dyfarnwr da newydddion trist iawn
Rhys Roberts Ia wir - gwr hyfryd, natur hwyliog a chyfeillgar
Mel Jones Drwg gen i glywed
Bryn Jones Bechod mawr
Twm Jones gwr bonheddig a vwas cfyddlon i rygbi r gogledd cysga n dawel
Avril Williams Rest in peace Louie very nice lad x
Ernie Hughes RIP Al true gentleman ❤️
Karon Folksman Trist iawn..cwsg yn dawel Alan xx
Pamela Humphreys Xxxx??
Sheila Evans Cwsg yn Dawel Alan ,x
Humphrey Hughes One of the very best
Sharon Vaughan Jones Dyn neis iawn collad fawr i byd rygbi .
Angela Broadbent Un o fil - a true gentleman ??
Joanne Roberts Cwsg yn dawel Alan xxx
Colin Williams RIP lwi, newyddion trist iawn
Magwen Davis Am newyddion trist. x
Helen Wyn Newyddion trist
Asa Owen Sad news
Glenda Jones Newyddion trist iawn....RIP
Mike Pepper A fi.
Thomas Owen Wright Very sad news. Rest in peace Alan
Kevin Wyn Owen Colled enfawr, cwsg yn dawel
Gwyn Roberts Sad news
David Desmond Nathan Desmond. He was a really nice bloke.
Meabh Bridget Catherine RIP
Idl Jones Gwr Bonheddig !
Pearl Williams RIP
Dougie Graham RIP
Ann Tilakawardane RIP Alan
Bethan Bailey Very sad news xx
Gareth Griffith Gent o foi.
Gwynfor Roberts Trist Iawn! Cwsg yn dawel Lwi ?
Mary Evans RIP Alan bach, hogyn clen a ffrind da xx
Mark Owen Absolute Gentelman
Elin Owen Newyddion trist iawn- gwr bonheddig x
Gwawr Closs Mor drist, clywed hyn. Cysga'n dawel. Xx
Glyn Owen Newyddion trist iawn. Cwsg yn dawel 'Lwi'
Colin Pugh RIP Alan very sad to hear
Paul Joseph A gentleman! Rip
Sara Williams Trist clywed y newyddion?
Michelle Gwynne Very sad news. RIP Alan xxx
Carolyn Vizard Sad news a lovely man xxxx
Zoe Saynor Sad news - RIP x
Bruce Jones Sad news
Gail Banks Sorry to hear this, sad news ?
Emlyn Roberts Gwr bonheddig oedd yn mwynhau reffio
Kevin Owen Newyddion trist Colled enfawr ?
Awen Haf Ashworth xxxx
Sandra Cavanagh Newyddion trist iawn cwsg yn dawel Alan ?
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