A memorial service will be held for the former Echo sports journalist who earned the trust of Lawrie McMenemy, Chris Nicholl, players and fans as he covered Saints during the golden years of the late 70s and 80s.
Highly regarded writer Bob Brunskell, who also edited Saints books and wrote for the match day programme, will be honoured at Romsey Abbey on Friday October 11 at 1pm.
He passed away last month, aged 80.
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The beloved father and grandfather, who had lived in Romsey for decades with his wife of 43 years Lynne, was honoured with a programme mention and half time announcement at St Mary's during the Premier League clash with Ipswich.
Son Mik Brunskell issued an open invitation to 'anyone who knew him or anyone who just enjoyed his reporting' to come and pay their respects.
The dress code is casual as Bob was happiest 'in his jeans and a t shirt'.
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