Sorry to announce that we have lost one of our posters today, following a long fight against illness. He remained a Wanderer through to the end. Most of you will have known him by sight, he was quite an imposing figure on the Burnden Terrace in the day, but not sure many really knew much about him and his life outside watching the Whites. I was proud to have known him, and will miss his cutting and incisive wit. Words below from his niece on Facebook.

It is with much sadness , that I must announce , the passing of the most loving caring uncle anyone could have . He wasn't just my uncle B , he was everyone's uncle B ,I'm sure you have all seen our selfies over the years
After 22 months of bravery , strength , and fulfilling life to the full ,
Bernard Slater passed away peacefully in the early hours ,in Bolton, a life long Wanderers supporter ⚽️
I am truly broken , Empty just isn't the word ,RIP uncle B . Funeral announcement in due course ????

Only knew him from his posts on here. RIP Rembrandt and goodnight

Rest in peace Rembrandt.

 

Condolences to family and friends - echoing what others have said, I enjoyed his posts on here and thanks to Miami for the linked article, a quality read.

Rest in peace Rembrandt.

Sad to hear of a fellow white passing away.

 

Thoughts are with his family

Was always nice to read his comments and tales of the Whites from yesteryear, RIP Rembrandt

Very sad, RIP.

aye, as others say you do form a bit of a bond on here after a while with regular posters, even the ones you wouldn't necessarily share a drink with in real life.

 

I'd have happily had a few with Rembrandt though, sorry to hear this, RIP pal.

RIP . Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

RIP fellow Wanderer.

Good Night, God Bless and thanks for sharing your memories.

 

Sleep well, fella.

RIP Bernard. Sad news indeed.

R.i.p pal

Very sad, RIP fellow trotter

Edited September 19, 20169 yr by victor meldrew

RIP fellow Wanderer

Condolences to all who knew him. R.I.P Rembrandt

Condolences to friends and family.

I will miss one of Bolton's most knowledgable fans

Thoughts go out to his friends and family, always a positive poster and true white, RIP Rembrandt.

I posted a note to his niece about this thread, response below.

 

Lou Harvey Thankyou so much everyone
He was such a big personality in the background
Big part London whites

Nice touch Ani, I'll let you off that money you owe me.

 

RIP Rembrandt

Like Baba and other Bwscl whites, feel really sad that such a nice bloke has gone. Last pint I remember having with him was in the sweet green approx 2 years and as always his analysis was sound. I can imagine a few of the London lot will go to his funeral. I also know he got some of the travelling in he wanted before the inevitable which he knew was in the way. RIP Bernard

So sad to lose a great fan. Great reading his opinions on here. RIP Rembrandt.

Lou asked me to pass on the following Funeral details, now confirmed:

 

30th September 2016

At 1pm St Thomas of Canterbury Church Bolton BL1 4PN

Followed by committal at 2-15 east chapel Overdale crematorium.

Wanderers shirts, scarves etc. very much in order.

should we go to overdale , or both. hope a few can make it.

Anyone from here would be welcome at both or either to give him the send off he deserves.

Thoughts for the family of a fellow lifelong fan. RIP