Tillie, and a loyal friend to many.” “All those who knew Jay will be deeply saddened by his passing,” they stated per Metro.
“After Jay left Rhyddings High School he went on to become an apprentice bricklayer with the PH Build group, a job he greatly enjoyed,
” according to the family. Jay began his football career at the age of five and continued to play for Huncoat United FC until the age of 17.
Additionally, he spent several seasons with the Sunday team at St. Joseph’s. ” He also enjoyed spending time with his companions and relaxing.
The family requested that over 200 mourners wear blue in honor of Slater and donate to LBT Global, an overseas crisis support charity that provided them with assistance during their difficult time, as reported by Express.
According to the outlet, the funeral also featured the poignant sonnet “Time Will Ease the Hurt” by Bruce Wilmer, which explores the concept of grief and its persistent nature.