Vale “Red” Judith OBrien

[Benched]

It was with much sadness I heard the passing of Red. She will be farewelled today and it’s with even greater sadness that I can’t attend.

When I first met Red and Michael they just epitomised to me everything this club and supporter base was about. Hard working, down to earth, cultured, fierce, intelligent and above all else, extremely proud of being a Westie. 
 

Red quickly became known as Grandma RBB. After all match days were a family occasion for her and Michael, along with her son Gavin and Grandson Dylan. It didn’t help that she would distribute lozenges amongst us to ensure our throats stayed lubricated to fulfill 90 minutes of singing.

Red was such a respected member by the club that she went on to be a volunteer and assist with establishing the school programs. She was after all a retired school principal. But at heart she was RBB through and through. Always amongst it with the March and the terrace, chanting and supporting the team as best she can. You’d even see her at the pub pre match. 
 

Red has now joined her husband Michael on the terrace in the sky. Well done Red. You played a hard but fair game. 
We will miss you greatly. 

[Pup55]

Well said mate.

One of the nicest families I've met through the WSW family.

I saw Gav at the game last night as I left and gave him a big hug. Was great to see him!

[102megan]

😭😭😭😭 

Lovely tributes last night by the RBB, and by the Wanderers. 

 

 

 

[Neverbloom]

Well said, Every single interaction I had with her and her family was a positive one, the tributes were beautiful