Obituary (for the Watford Observer)

2013 February 04

Created by Nichola Morris 9 years ago
Harvey has been a familiar sight race-walking the streets of Watford for longer than most of us can remember. He devoted much of his spare time to athletics; he was a Level 4 Coach, working with several National Champions and International Athletes, including John Merriman, Jean Sorrell nee Dunbar, Margaret Pickerell and, more recently, Danielle Sanderson. Harvey was a member of Watford Harriers for over 60 years, and founder member of Watford Joggers. He was a competitive Race Walker, winning medals at European & World championships. Harvey organised the 24-mile feed station for the London Marathon for many years, and helped with the marathon events at London 2012. Before retirement Harvey worked as an Estate Agent and for Watford Borough Council. For many years he was a keen member of Bushey and Oxhey Round Table and was an ever-optimistic follower of Watford FC. Harvey is succeeded by his wife Audrey, their two daughters and three grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by so many.