Remembering Gerry Curtis

Gerry Curtis (Gerald Claude Curtis) -29 th October 1933 – 6 th September 2025.

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Gerry Curtis who passed away at the beginning of September 2025.

Gerry was a Member of Southend RFC for well over 70 years.

A young lithe and very fit Gerry made his SRFC debut in the “C”XV against Barnet RFC. Playing at fly half Gerry scored 3 tries in a 14-13 win. Without having played rugby before this was a momentous start for Gerry and he went on to enjoy many happy playing seasons with SRFC with the other colourful personalities in the lower sides. Gerry was also a founder of the “Newts” Sunday side.

Having hung up his boots Gerry became a major sponsor of the Club. Gerry with his brother Alan sponsored the construction and fitted out the 1 st XV changing room at our new clubhouse at Warner’s Park in memory of their father Claude and also continued providing very generous financial support to the Club for many years. A splendid supporter of the Club Gerry was deservedly elected as a Life Member in 1992.

Gerry had a private funeral but the Club are proposing to arrange a celebration at the Club to honour Gerry’s memory and details will follow.

The Club sends best wishes and condolences to Gerry’s wife and family for their sad loss.