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Alan Overton in 2007 when he was the Parramatta Eels president.
Alan Overton in 2007 when he was the Parramatta Eels president.

Photo gallery: Parramatta legend Alan Overton picture tribute

Joanne Vella
1 min read·August 14, 2023 - 12:28PM
Parramatta Advertiser

Former Parramatta Eels president and Leagues Club chairman Alan Overton was farewelled at a sad but joyful funeral this week when his family, friends and footy community paid tribute to a remarkable life defined by helping others through business and charity.

Alan Overton in July 2000 ahead of carrying the Olympic torch on the NSW south coast – a region he chose ahead of his beloved Parramatta as a nod to an ill child at Ronald McDonald House. Picture: Ann Moran
Alan Overton in July 2000 ahead of carrying the Olympic torch on the NSW south coast – a region he chose ahead of his beloved Parramatta as a nod to an ill child at Ronald McDonald House. Picture: Ann Moran
Mr Overton with Parramatta Eels chief executive Denis Fitzgerald with members of the Chinese and Italian communities in 2000.
Mr Overton with Parramatta Eels chief executive Denis Fitzgerald with members of the Chinese and Italian communities in 2000.
Eels players Jonathan Wright, Jeremy Latimore, Broderick Wright with Alan Overton enjoy a barbecue at Church St, Parramatta, in February 2009.
Eels players Jonathan Wright, Jeremy Latimore, Broderick Wright with Alan Overton enjoy a barbecue at Church St, Parramatta, in February 2009.
Eels director Gary Morris, player Tim Mannah, the Salvation Army’s Mark Campbell, players Matt Keating and Joel Reddy with Mr Overton in 2009 when the club helped with the Victorian bushfire appeal.
Eels director Gary Morris, player Tim Mannah, the Salvation Army’s Mark Campbell, players Matt Keating and Joel Reddy with Mr Overton in 2009 when the club helped with the Victorian bushfire appeal.
Former Parramatta Leagues club president Alan Overton in 2009.
Former Parramatta Leagues club president Alan Overton in 2009.
Alan Overton, Renae Wynn with her dad Peter and Eels CEO Denis Fitzgerald at a presentation for Peter Wynn’s retirement in 1991.
Alan Overton, Renae Wynn with her dad Peter and Eels CEO Denis Fitzgerald at a presentation for Peter Wynn’s retirement in 1991.
Alan Overton and Denis Fitzgerald outside Parramatta Leagues Club in 1996. Picture: Glenn Shipley
Alan Overton and Denis Fitzgerald outside Parramatta Leagues Club in 1996. Picture: Glenn Shipley
Parramatta Leagues Club president Alan Overton arrives for board meeting to decide if the club will take up the Super League franchise. Picture: Troy Bendeich
Parramatta Leagues Club president Alan Overton arrives for board meeting to decide if the club will take up the Super League franchise. Picture: Troy Bendeich
Alan Overton after announcing the Eels will remain with the Australian Rugby League and not go to Super League. Picture: Jeremy Piper
Alan Overton after announcing the Eels will remain with the Australian Rugby League and not go to Super League. Picture: Jeremy Piper
Alan Overton in 2004 when he was appointed a member of the Order of Australia. Picture: Phil Blatch
Alan Overton in 2004 when he was appointed a member of the Order of Australia. Picture: Phil Blatch
Mr Overton and Community Services Minister Carmel Tebbutt at Northcott playground opening in April 2004. Picture: Phil Blatch
Mr Overton and Community Services Minister Carmel Tebbutt at Northcott playground opening in April 2004. Picture: Phil Blatch
Children First Director Ian Alchin with Mr Overton.
Children First Director Ian Alchin with Mr Overton.
Parramatta Leagues chairman Alan Overton with Reverend Brian Smith from Parramatta Mission, and a cheque for $10,000.
Parramatta Leagues chairman Alan Overton with Reverend Brian Smith from Parramatta Mission, and a cheque for $10,000.
Mr Overton congratulates Norm Sivyer after having the home dressing-room named after him.
Mr Overton congratulates Norm Sivyer after having the home dressing-room named after him.
The Parramatta Leagues Club chairman was also awarded a medal for the Order of Australia.
The Parramatta Leagues Club chairman was also awarded a medal for the Order of Australia.
Mr Overton loved a drink and leaves the now-demolished Royal Oak Hotel at Parramatta for Mad Monday celebrations in 2009 after Parramatta lost the grand final to Melbourne. Picture: Tracee Lea
Mr Overton loved a drink and leaves the now-demolished Royal Oak Hotel at Parramatta for Mad Monday celebrations in 2009 after Parramatta lost the grand final to Melbourne. Picture: Tracee Lea
Mr Overton with another Parramatta legend, Richie Benaud, in November 2007.
Mr Overton with another Parramatta legend, Richie Benaud, in November 2007.
Mr Overton at the launch of community station Alive 90.3 with Alex Hawke and Amanda Rose in November 2011.
Mr Overton at the launch of community station Alive 90.3 with Alex Hawke and Amanda Rose in November 2011.
Eels great Steve Edge said Alan Overton always had ‘a smile on his dial’. Picture: John Appleyard
Eels great Steve Edge said Alan Overton always had ‘a smile on his dial’. Picture: John Appleyard
A tribute to Mr Overton at the Parramatta v St George game on Sunday August 6, 2023.
A tribute to Mr Overton at the Parramatta v St George game on Sunday August 6, 2023.
Denis Fitzgerald and Alan Overton with Jermaine Johnson and Nate Turner of the US Sevens Team.
Denis Fitzgerald and Alan Overton with Jermaine Johnson and Nate Turner of the US Sevens Team.
John Chidac, Ray Price, Alan Overton and Brett Kenny attend an Parramatta Eels training session at Parramatta Stadium in January 2009. Photo: Krystle Wright
John Chidac, Ray Price, Alan Overton and Brett Kenny attend an Parramatta Eels training session at Parramatta Stadium in January 2009. Photo: Krystle Wright
Mr Overton leaves no doubt his heart was blue and gold as his coffin arrives at Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill on August 10. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Mr Overton leaves no doubt his heart was blue and gold as his coffin arrives at Castlebrook Memorial Park, Rouse Hill on August 10. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Some of Mr Overton’s grandchildren carry his coffin inside the Garden Chapel. John Williamson’s True Blue was played at the beginning of the service. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Some of Mr Overton’s grandchildren carry his coffin inside the Garden Chapel. John Williamson’s True Blue was played at the beginning of the service. Picture: Justin Lloyd
The throng of mourners spilt outside to honour Mr Overton. Picture: Justin Lloyd
The throng of mourners spilt outside to honour Mr Overton. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Eels legends, politicians and community figures attended the funeral. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Eels legends, politicians and community figures attended the funeral. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Mr Overton’s grandchildren Elliot Scanes, Mandy Overton and Dion Overton spoke of how their grandfather loved ice cream and was extremely generous. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Mr Overton’s grandchildren Elliot Scanes, Mandy Overton and Dion Overton spoke of how their grandfather loved ice cream and was extremely generous. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Mourners listen to a tribute from Denis Fitzgerald. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Mourners listen to a tribute from Denis Fitzgerald. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Ronald McDonald House life member Ray Finn praised Mr Overton’s contribution to the charity. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Ronald McDonald House life member Ray Finn praised Mr Overton’s contribution to the charity. Picture: Justin Lloyd
‘Ovo’ was known as Mr Parramatta. Picture: Justin Lloyd
‘Ovo’ was known as Mr Parramatta. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Merle Overton (third from left) with her children Craig, Karen and Grant. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Merle Overton (third from left) with her children Craig, Karen and Grant. Picture: Justin Lloyd
The Overton clan toasts ‘Ovo’. Picture: Justin Lloyd
The Overton clan toasts ‘Ovo’. Picture: Justin Lloyd
The family shares an embrace before Mr Overton’s cremation. Picture: Picture: Justin Lloyd
The family shares an embrace before Mr Overton’s cremation. Picture: Picture: Justin Lloyd
The family exits the chapel ahead of the wake at Parramatta Leagues Club. Picture: Justin Lloyd
The family exits the chapel ahead of the wake at Parramatta Leagues Club. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Many relatives sported blue and gold as a nod to their ‘pop’ and ‘dad’. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Many relatives sported blue and gold as a nod to their ‘pop’ and ‘dad’. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Mr Overton’s great nephew Adam Hall and his niece Kim Nash. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Mr Overton’s great nephew Adam Hall and his niece Kim Nash. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Eels greats Steve Ella and Steve Edge celebrated the life of Mr Overton who was always concerned about the players’ welfare. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Eels greats Steve Ella and Steve Edge celebrated the life of Mr Overton who was always concerned about the players’ welfare. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Steve Ella, Brett Kenny and Steve Edge catch up with a friend. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Steve Ella, Brett Kenny and Steve Edge catch up with a friend. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Peter Wynn. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Peter Wynn. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Former Parramatta Eels captain Nathan Cayless said Alan Overton taught players there was more to life than football. Picture: Justin Lloyd
Former Parramatta Eels captain Nathan Cayless said Alan Overton taught players there was more to life than football. Picture: Justin Lloyd
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