MY dad, James Chalmers (Jimmy) was a life-long supporter of his beloved Cowden...as was his father before him.

Unfortunately he passed away on March 17, which was St Patrick’s Day. This would have been my mum’s 90th birthday...sadly mum passed six years ago to an extremely rare condition..SupraNuclearPalsy.

My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimers shortly after mum died. From their house in Old Perth Road you could hear the football and later the Stock Cars.

Dad supported Cowdenbeath and stuck up for them even when they were good or bad!

His youngest grandson Ewan took on that role when grandad became frail. Dad moved into Roselea Nursing Home three years ago and he could see a bit of his beloved Cowdenbeath from his room.

Sadly his Alzheimers left him unable to talk and walk at the end...but during his final hours when we were with him on the day he died...Ewan opened his window and we could hear them scoring!

I don’t know if he heard them but Ewan was giving him a running commentary.

It’s a very sad time for us all....but I wanted to let the Club know the enjoyment he’s had over the years.

Thanking you Cowden for giving my dad a fitting end.

MARGARET DUFF.