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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Zoe Peck

'Loyal' dad and LFC fan died suddenly leaving family devastated

The loved ones of a doting father have banded together to create a permanent tribute at his beloved Anfield ground.

Ronan Connor, nicknamed 'Bones' for his slim frame growing up, died suddenly on March 28 2021 aged 39 of sudden adult death syndrome, or unexplained heart attack. For the upcoming anniversary of his death, his childhood friend Oliver Smyth launched a petition to raise enough money for a memorial stone as part of the Anfield Road extension.

Oliver, 40, who had known Ronan for 20 years through playing in bands together around Drogheda, Ireland said: "One of Bones' passions in life was football and supporting Liverpool! Bones was knowledgeable, loyal and sometimes grumpy red.

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