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Joseph Edward Gadston (Joe)


1945 - 2026
Service Details

Friday, February 13th 2026 - 14:00

Funeral location: St Mary's Parish Church - Swanage, Parish Office, St Mary's Rooms, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HU

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Branch: James Smith Funeral Directors
Swanage

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Messages of condolence

  1. Joe, you have a lot to answer for getting me involved in Exeter City !! I’ve had a few ups and downs, as did you I know, however “I had a ball” so thank you, Best Taggy

    Julian Tagg President Exeter City FC
  2. Joe you were a fine play . We will never forget you RIP joe

    Dave ocallaghan
  3. In memorye of a great guy, great player and great manager. We will miss you Joe. All at Hanwell Town FC

    Julian Lyons
  4. Rest in peace Joe, thank you for your enormous contribution to community football & sport in Purbeck/Dorset. A fantastic man who will be missed and remembered fondly. Condolences and best wishes to Joe’s family.

    Matt Suttle
  5. I have very happy memories of the football clubs and 5-a-side football that Joe used to run in Swanage and am very sad to hear of his passing. RIP Joe.

    David Taylor
  6. Thank you for sharing your passion for football. I have many fond memories of Joe’s summer coaching sessions in Swanage in the 90s. A great coach, always taught the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’, and loved telling us how good the Brazilians, players like Rivellino etc.. Rest in peace, Joe.

    Patrick Brown
  7. A Valued Colleague and Friend
    ‘ What can you say when words are not enough’

    Linda Lake
  8. Joe, so many happy memories. With much love from Richard and Linda x

    Linda Wilde
  9. An inspiring guy! So sorry to see you go too early.

    Angela Bollani
  10. My lovely brother Joey. Mums favourite and loved by all

    Patricia Frolich
  11. RIP Joe, I’ll never forget you, especially as you thought I was too old to play in the first team at Ruislip Manor in the 70’s, when I was only 27! You were a great man, shame we lost contact

    Mick Doherty