Wick Hibby (Willie)

**jellybean** · 22-08-2018 12:05 PM

Hi all,

I'm a regular reader, but not a regular poster. Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I have made the decision to post and share with my Hibby family.

My Dad (Wick hibby) sadly passed away on Friday 17th August at the age of 68, 4 days before his birthday.

He was born in Edinburgh, moved to Wick and was a lifelong Hibee, which has been passed onto me and my nephew. He was obsessional about Hibs, and we have had much enjoyment looking at every old strip, flag and scarf that he owned.

A celebration of his life will take place tomorrow in our home town with everyone being encouraged to wear Hibs tops. My mum has borrowed one of mine to wear. Proud moment.

We're turning Wick green and white.

GGTTH

Theresa

***JimBHibees*** · 22-08-2018 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by jellybean

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Hi all,

I'm a regular reader, but not a regular poster. Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I have made the decision to post and share with my Hibby family.

My Dad (Wick hibby) sadly passed away on Friday 17th August at the age of 68, 4 days before his birthday.

He was born in Edinburgh, moved to Wick and was a lifelong Hibee, which has been passed onto me and my nephew. He was obsessional about Hibs, and we have had much enjoyment looking at every old strip, flag and scarf that he owned.

A celebration of his life will take place tomorrow in our home town with everyone being encouraged to wear Hibs tops. My mum has borrowed one of mine to wear. Proud moment.

We're turning Wick green and white.

GGTTH

Theresa

Thanks for sharing that. Sad to hear. RIP Willie.

***lord bunberry*** · 22-08-2018 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by jellybean

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Hi all,

I'm a regular reader, but not a regular poster. Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I have made the decision to post and share with my Hibby family.

My Dad (Wick hibby) sadly passed away on Friday 17th August at the age of 68, 4 days before his birthday.

He was born in Edinburgh, moved to Wick and was a lifelong Hibee, which has been passed onto me and my nephew. He was obsessional about Hibs, and we have had much enjoyment looking at every old strip, flag and scarf that he owned.

A celebration of his life will take place tomorrow in our home town with everyone being encouraged to wear Hibs tops. My mum has borrowed one of mine to wear. Proud moment.

We're turning Wick green and white.

GGTTH

Theresa

Sorry to hear that mate. RIP Willie.

**Pretty Boy** · 22-08-2018 12:09 PM

Sorry for your loss. RIP.

***Bostonhibby*** · 22-08-2018 12:12 PM

Thanks for sharing that. RIP Willie

GGTTH

**oconnors_strip** · 22-08-2018 12:14 PM

So sorry to hear this, met him a few times and was a great man 💚

**Forza Fred** · 22-08-2018 12:19 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Your Dad was only a year older than me, and as life would take us, we both moved far away from our football team

No doubt your Dad and I attended the same games at Easter Road in our younger days.

Hope the celebration of his life goes off well.

It is always sad to hear of the passing of a Hibby.

**BH Hibs** · 22-08-2018 12:19 PM

Sorry for your loss bud.

***Hiber-nation*** · 22-08-2018 12:25 PM

So sorry to hear that, I remember his posts, always very enthusiastic about the Hibees.

**scuttle** · 22-08-2018 12:25 PM

Sad news , sorry for your loss mate

***Oscar T Grouch*** · 22-08-2018 12:28 PM

My condolences to you and your family.

***Juice-Terry*** · 22-08-2018 12:29 PM

Sorry for your loss. All the best to you and your family. GGTTH!

**jellybean** · 22-08-2018 12:30 PM

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.

Sunshine on Leith is his song of choice for tomorrow.

***HibbyAndy*** · 22-08-2018 12:33 PM

Sorry for your loss Jellybean , I had numerous conversations with your Dad on here about hibs , One of life's good guys

RIP Willie

***Silversand*** · 22-08-2018 12:35 PM

Sorry for your loss.

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**Londonhibs** · 22-08-2018 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by jellybean

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Hi all,

I'm a regular reader, but not a regular poster. Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I have made the decision to post and share with my Hibby family.

My Dad (Wick hibby) sadly passed away on Friday 17th August at the age of 68, 4 days before his birthday.

He was born in Edinburgh, moved to Wick and was a lifelong Hibee, which has been passed onto me and my nephew. He was obsessional about Hibs, and we have had much enjoyment looking at every old strip, flag and scarf that he owned.

A celebration of his life will take place tomorrow in our home town with everyone being encouraged to wear Hibs tops. My mum has borrowed one of mine to wear. Proud moment.

We're turning Wick green and white.

GGTTH

Theresa

Sorry to hear that. I’m a Thurso Hibby who moved to London. Some great Hibees in Caithness. Glad he got to see us lift the Scottish Cup. RIP Willie.

***Billy Whizz*** · 22-08-2018 12:46 PM

That’s so sad to hear. I remember interacting with him on this board

**Fanforlife** · 22-08-2018 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by jellybean

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Hi all,

I'm a regular reader, but not a regular poster. Apologies if this is in the wrong place, but I have made the decision to post and share with my Hibby family.

My Dad (Wick hibby) sadly passed away on Friday 17th August at the age of 68, 4 days before his birthday.

He was born in Edinburgh, moved to Wick and was a lifelong Hibee, which has been passed onto me and my nephew. He was obsessional about Hibs, and we have had much enjoyment looking at every old strip, flag and scarf that he owned.

A celebration of his life will take place tomorrow in our home town with everyone being encouraged to wear Hibs tops. My mum has borrowed one of mine to wear. Proud moment.

We're turning Wick green and white.

GGTTH

Theresa

I was working in Invergordon 1978/79 and met a Hibby from Wick in the comercial bar a few times.Sure his name was Willie,age seems about right but chances high not same man.Condolences to your Family m8.R.I.P.Wick Hibby.

***matty_f*** · 22-08-2018 01:06 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss.

***The Harp*** · 22-08-2018 01:18 PM

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Glad he was around to see us eventually lift the Cup though, as already mentiond.
Hope the celebration of your dad's life is something you will always remember. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

**~~G B Young~~** · 22-08-2018 01:20 PM

Sorry to hear this. I was in Wick a good number of years ago now and remember being in a taxi driven by a Celtic supporter. When I told him who I supported he said he knew Hibs fans in the town, so I imagine your dad would have been among those he was referring to.

Quite a journey from Wick to Easter Road! The Celtic-supporting taxi driver told me he used to leave at some absurd hour of the morning to get down to Glasgow for an afternoon game.

***Lancs Harp*** · 22-08-2018 01:29 PM

RIP

So sorry to hear about your loss.

Hibs spirit in the sky.

**eastcoasthibby** · 22-08-2018 01:35 PM

Thoughts with you and your family sorry for your loss.

***Eaststand*** · 22-08-2018 01:40 PM

Sorry to hear about the loss of yet another fine Hibby, but I hope you have loads of happy memories of yer Dad

GGTTH

**HibbyDave** · 22-08-2018 07:55 PM

Condolences jellybean.

GGTTH

***Stevie Reid*** · 22-08-2018 08:04 PM

Very sorry to read this, JB.

Was going to write 'may he rest in peace' but it sounds like his memorial will be a belter!

May he rest in peace after that. GGTTH 💚

**Ilovehibs** · 22-08-2018 08:32 PM

Sincere condolences to you and your family. Sounds like you have a fitting celebration of your Dad's life planned. Hope it brings you some comfort.

May Willie's memory go marching on.
GGTTH.