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MONDAY JULY 14 , 2025  5:00 PM

The Norwich Merchants are mourning the passing of Mr. Merchants himself – Randy Nobbs at the age of 66. Many of you know him as the face of our organization or maybe you knew him through morning coffee, Thursday Poker, his work through R & T Backhoe or just the smiling face we’ve always come to know and expect here in Norwich. Words cannot fully express the loss of Randy. 50+ years in the Merchants organization – first as a 15 year old player in 1974 – donning the red & white for his hometown team for 6 seasons. Immediately following his playing days, he joined the Merchants executive in 1980 – becoming president in 1982 – a role he held for 29 years – a role he did with passion and class. He stayed on as a director until his passing. He was the Merchants – he was the foundation – he established and maintained the core values this club stands on. This sudden loss shocks and hurts us all, but we must strive forward – Randy wouldn’t want it any other way – in fact he’s probably more annoyed that we had to postpone our volunteer appreciation day than anything. He always put this club first and we know things will be difficult in the days, weeks and months to come….but we have to push on….we have to for Randy!
It wasn’t just the Merchants – this town meant the world to Randy. He grew up here, went to school here. First in Burgessville, then in Norwich. He lived and breathed this community to the core. Norwich is changed forever without Randy. He coached and umpired Norwich Minor Baseball, active with our friends at the legion and honestly would do anything for anyone. His modesty and humility and things we will continue to admire.
His legacy will forever live on. Randy has previously won awards from the Government of Canada for community contribution, the Township of Norwich for service to our community and from Oxford County for his commitment to sport and recreation. He is a member of the Norwich Merchants Wall of Fame and in 2023 was recognized by the Norwich Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year.
Randy’s passing will sting for a longtime, but we’ll hold onto the memories and stories forever. Never forgotten….forever missed. Thank You Randy!

For all that knew Mr. MERCHANTS , we all knew he was camera shy.... He was always a behind the scenes individual who hated the limelight.... He was absolutely camera shy, did not want his picture taken, I am asking all to check their cameras, and files and create a Pictural tribute to RANDY by adding any photo you may have . There are so many peoples lives that he has touched, lets us remember him in such a manner.

Please attach to our facebook page, or send to
Norwichjrcmerchants@nor-del.com

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