12th October 2008

A former Pirates player, Ron Jenkin, aged 74, whose brothers Jimmy (deceased) and Keith also played for the club, has died suddenly on Monday of this week.

Mousehole-born Ron, a retired fisherman and boat owner, and a keen bowler, was very much part of a big rugby family. His daughters Karen and Lesley are married to Billy Lawrence and Gary Outram, who played for the Pirates, as have grandsons Jacob Lawrence and Tom Outram. Ron's wife Margaret is also a sister to former scrum-half Trevor Swann.

In total, Ron played 175 games for the Pirates in the 1950s, either in the second-row or back-row.

Condolences at this time are expressed from us all to Margaret, Karen, Lesley, James (son) and the whole family.

The funeral service will take place at The Centre Trinity Methodist Church, Newlyn on Tuesday 21st October at 10.30am, followed by interment.

Family flowers only,

Donations if so desired for Children's Hospice South West's Precious Lives Appeal or Newlyn Fishermen's Mission (RNMDSF) may be sent to Burroughs & Kearey Funeral Directors, Rear of Barwis Terrace, Penzance.