Tributes to a 'man at heart of community'
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man at the heart and soul of the community who died last week.
Tim Clancy, 83, died peacefully at his home in First Drift, Wothorpe, on Friday.
Born and raised in Stamford, he was known for his work in the town, which his family described as close to his heart.
Mr Clancy had a son David, who lives near Harrogate, and two daughters Sue Sandys, who lives in Birmingham, and Christine Ando, who lives in Stamford.
He was also proud grandfather to Aidan Clancy, 14, Benedict Clancy, 19, Charlotte Clancy, 20, William Sandys, 21, and Joe Sandys, 23.
He also leaves his second wife Jean, whom he married in 2006. His first wife Shirley, to whom he was married for more than 40 years, died in 1997.
Mrs Clancy said: "I will remember him as the kindest man.
"He was so generous and would do anything for anyone."
His daughter Christine said: "The whole family will miss him very dearly.
"He really did throw himself into the community and was involved in very many things over the years. He thought so much of Stamford.
"As a father he was just wonderful. He gave us such a great start in life and continued to support us throughout."
Mr Clancy had many associations with and roles in Stamford over the years. He was patron of Stamford Operatic Society, a founder member of Stamford and District Round Table and a founder member of the Friends of Stamford Hospital, where he remained a committee member for many years.
He was the founder trustee of the King's Mill Centre in Bath Row, Stamford, a day centre facility for mentally handicapped people.
Mr Clancy was also chairman of Stamford Football Club in the 1970s and during that time, the club played at Wembley twice.
He gifted to the club its first clubhouse. He was also a vice-president at Stamford Rugby Club and Burghley Park Cricket Club and a member of the Lord's Taverners cricket charity.
He was also chairman of Stamford Shakespeare Company during its first years based at Tolethorpe Hall in 1977. He then became the life president of the group.
He was governor at Stamford School for 19 years, which he and later his son David attended.
During his time as governor, he built and gifted the music school. His two daughters attended Stamford High School. He was also chairman of Stamford School committee for 16 years.
He was a member of Stamford Choral Society and was vice-chairman of Stamford and District Scout Association during the 1970s and 80s, as well as a spell as secretary to St George's Church parochial church council.
In his working life, Mr Clancy and Frank Gilman set up C and G Concrete in Uffington Road, Stamford, in 1958.
In 1967, he sold his shares and bought Stamford Construction, where he worked as civil engineer. He retired at the age of 50 in 1976.
A thanksgiving service in memory of Mr Clancy will be held at St Martin's Church, Stamford, on Tuesday at 2.30pm. Donations can be made if desired to the King's Mill Centre.
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