Club Ambassador and PLC Chairman Over Dies
Monday, 5th Jan 2026 09:33

Club ambassador, recently appointed PLC chairman and Ipswich Town Foundation trustee Peter Over died suddenly on Sunday, aged 63.

A Deputy Lieutenant for Suffolk, Over replaced former club chairman John Kerr on the PLC board in 2015 and took on the role of chairman just before Christmas after Roger Finbow stepped down.

A trustee of the Ipswich Town Foundation since 2021, Over was named a club ambassador in May last year.

A former director and trustee of the Suffolk Agricultural Association, who was involved in the organisation of the Suffolk Show, Over had a background in farming and operated Elmswell Hall Farms.

“Everyone within the Ipswich Town family is devastated to hear the news that our good friend and club ambassador Peter Over has passed away,” CEO and chairman Mark Ashton said.

“To say Peter has been an incredible friend and colleague since we joined the football club is an understatement. His support, friendship, and personal guidance to me has been invaluable.

“We are heartbroken to lose someone so special to us and someone who genuinely cared about his club, working tirelessly to support both the club and Foundation every day.

“Our sympathies and love are with Peter‘s family – he will be missed immensely. Once a Blue, always a Blue.”

Town will announce details of further tributes in due course. Over is survived by his wife Kate and sons Tom and James.

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Bazza8564 added 09:37 - Jan 5 Awful news. Only met him a couple of times but he was one of the nicest and most genuine people could could meet. A sad day for ITFC. my condolences to his family. RIP Peter
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poet added 09:42 - Jan 5 Very sad news, condolences to the family
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PavlovsCat added 10:04 - Jan 5 A passionate fan, and a lovely guy to boot. Sincerely condolences to family, and his countless friends.
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blueplumber added 10:17 - Jan 5 RIP Dear friend xx
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dubblue added 10:37 - Jan 5 Very sad news may he rest in peace
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Steve_ITFC_Sweden added 10:39 - Jan 5 I did not know Peter, but any member of the ITFC set-up passing away is very sad news. Condolences to his family and those who knew him.
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OldClactonBlue added 10:42 - Jan 5 Such terrible news. I had a good chat about the Foundation after the AGM the other week. He was in great spirits. Can hardly believe it.
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kwakaboy added 10:43 - Jan 5 Actually played ‘walking’ football with him at Walsham, a really nice guy.
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Bugledog added 10:53 - Jan 5 That's very sad news. He was a lovely chap - friendly, open and a true blue. My condolences to his family. 63 is far too young.
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PrideOfTheEast added 11:00 - Jan 5 Incredibly sad. A nicer man you will not meet. RIP Peter - lovely to get to know you over the years. You'll be sorely missed but very fondly remembered.
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Dissboyitfc added 11:11 - Jan 5 Very sad news! Similar age to myself, kind of puts things into perspective! Condolences to his family and friends. RIP
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Brogan55 added 11:42 - Jan 5 A Suffolk Gentleman through and through.So sad for the family.RIP
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itfchorry added 12:31 - Jan 5 Just more terrible news - We went to school together. One of the most genuine likeable people you could ever meet- Always enjoyed his company- Sad Sad Day. Thoughts with his family and friends -
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TimmyH added 13:10 - Jan 5 RIP Peter...and only 63. Sounded like a really decent chap. What a terrible start to the New Year for his family.
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tetchris added 15:09 - Jan 5 Quality post from Chaplin.
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Robert_Garrett added 15:39 - Jan 5 A real gentleman and like a brother to me. Called to Higher Things Rest in Peace Peter.
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lazyblue added 16:45 - Jan 5 Very sad news, lovely chap and absolute true blue .
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armchaircritic59 added 17:51 - Jan 5 Whatever the ins and outs of the Conor Chaplin will he won't he saga, one things for sure. He's a top guy, and will make someone a great captain. As for Peter, like many, never knew him, but the tributes tell me all I need to know. Condolences to his family and RIP Peter.
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Tpajak1 added 19:21 - Jan 5

Very sad news. Peter was such a gentleman who had seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of Ipswich Town over the years — but like so many of us, he stuck with it through everything.

He was incredibly proud of his involvement with the club, and I feel very lucky to have spent a day with him at Derby away many years ago. We laughed all the way there in the car and all the way back — memories I’ll always cherish.
Rest in peace Peter.