Jon Dance (1947-2024)
20th January 2024
Jon and Mary Dance receiving their Honour Tie and Silver Pin
It is with the deepest regret that we report the death of Jon Dance who passed away on Thursday, 18th January after a short illness.
Jon joined Grasshoppers in 1965 and established himself as First Team Hooker for many years. He parted from Grasshoppers in 1972 when he moved away from London to join Bracknell RFC where he soon became Club Secretary, Chairman and finally President of Bracknell and was instrumental in developing Bracknell RFC to the successful club it is today. He also became President of Berkshire, a member of the RFU Council and ultimately President of the RFU in 2014 when he praised Grasshoppers and Fred Hallows during his inauguration speech.
Jon never forgot his links with Grasshoppers and used his professional skills to write the existing rules and regulations in force today. He also returned for Club Dinners and sponsored the club until this season.
Our thoughts are with his wife Mary, awarded the Grasshoppers Silver Pin in 2015, his family, grandchildren and his two brothers, Jeremy and Nick, who both followed him and played for Grasshoppers.
