Sad death of Mervyn Douglas Anstie

Mervyn Douglas Anstie died peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, April 15, aged 75.

 

He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and leaves a loving wife Avril, sons John and Mervyn and grandchildren, Ben, Max, George, Taylor, Zoey and Kingston.

 

Mervyn supported his sons from their early years with a love of motocross and in 1972 they were members of the Reading Schoolboy Scrambling Club, with the first race run in England for the schoolboys in the early 1970s.

 

He guided his sons with his determination and strength to succeed with his youngest son, Mervyn, achieving success at World Championship level.

 

Mervyn went to many races across the world with his son and in recent years was a companion and very proud grandfather, to the next Anstie generation, grandson and world class rider, Max Anstie.

 

He was much loved and respected by all who knew him, for his kindness and enthusiasm and support for his sons and grandson.

 

The loss has left a huge hole in all the hearts of the Anstie family, and they would like to thank all at St Michael's Hospice for their support in the last days.

 

A funeral service is to take place at St Lawrence Church, Ecchinswell, on Thursday, April 24, starting at 12pm.