London Racer 15 Posted January 13, 2014 Sad news that former Reading track curator Dougie Harris passed away on Saturday. A true gentleman and will be missed by many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The H Man 252 Posted January 13, 2014 Yes, Doug was a smashing fella, who was popular with officials and riders alike. Loved his ciggies, loved his speedway and loved his Smallmead. RIP Doug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rusky 113 Posted January 13, 2014 One of lifes good guys....... RIP Dougie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xmas 19 Posted January 14, 2014 RIP A very nice guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FTM 146 Posted January 14, 2014 R.I.P.Dougie I got to work with him for 1 year when I was employed as assistant trackman /general dogsbody by Jim Lynch for the Racers as other people have said he was very protective of his track but I still managed to learn a few new things once we got to know each other a very good bloke he will be sadly missed by a lot of Reading fans . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wackie 938 Posted January 19, 2014 Only heard of this sad news yesterday R.I.P Dougie, a lovely man well thought of by all at Reading. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyP 3 Posted January 24, 2014 Funeral arrangements for Dougie: DOUGIE HARRIS Passed away peacefully at home on 11th January 2014 aged 77 years. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday 28th January 2014 at Reading Crematorium, South Chapel for 2.30pm. No flowers, but donations, if desired, made payable to the British Lung Foundation may be sent c/o Richard Lloyd Funeral Services, 1-2 The Parade, Coppice Road, Woodley, Reading RG5 3RB The full address of the Reading Crematorium is: 55 All Hallows Road Caversham Reading RG4 5LP Tel: 0118 937 2200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie sawyer 4 Posted January 24, 2014 Dougie enjoyed his life when he was here. So sad to see another character from the great days of Reading Speedway leaves us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The H Man 252 Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Fabulous turn out for Doug today. With lots of former Reading officials, riders and staff including Armando Castagna who flew in from Italy. Wonderful send off to a lovely guy who spent countless hours doing track work at Reading. Edited January 28, 2014 by The H Man 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites