Norwich City's honorary life president died at home on Monday. A book of condolence opens at Carrow Road from midday Tuesday, and parking is free.

Michael Wynn Jones, Norwich City’s honorary life president, has died aged 85. He died peacefully at home on Monday morning, the club announced.

He and his wife, Delia Smith, joined the club in 1996. They went on to become its joint majority shareholders, the title the club used for them when it announced Mark Attanasio’s arrival as a minority shareholder.

The club said everyone at Norwich City was “deeply saddened”. Its statement added that his family are grateful for the care given by the community nursing team at St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich. The club’s condolences went to Delia and Tom, and to all of Michael’s family and friends.

Flags at Carrow Road were lowered to half-mast on Monday afternoon, according to the club’s second statement. It said: “First and foremost, Michael was a Norwich City supporter at heart.”

Where and when to sign the book of condolence

The club is opening a book of condolence for supporters to write their own tribute. For the working week it will be in the Lion & Castle at Carrow Road, then it moves to the South Stand reception for the weekend.

Day Where Open
Tuesday 29 September Lion & Castle midday to 9pm
Wednesday 30 September Lion & Castle 9am to 9pm
Thursday 1 October Lion & Castle 9am to 9pm
Friday 2 October Lion & Castle 9am to midday
Saturday 3 October South Stand reception 9am to 5pm
Sunday 4 October South Stand reception 9am to 5pm

At the family’s request, the bar in the Lion & Castle will be open so supporters can raise a glass in his memory. Every penny from drinks bought there goes to St Elizabeth Hospice.

What it means for you

  • Parking is free. The club says supporters driving to Carrow Road to pay their respects will not be charged to park. Our guide to parking in Norwich covers the city car parks if you would rather come in by the centre.
  • You can give to the hospice directly. The club says donations in his memory can be made to St Elizabeth Hospice.
  • A matchday tribute is coming. The club says it will work with the family on a permanent tribute at Carrow Road, and on a tribute before one of its upcoming home games. It has not yet said which game.
  • The family have asked for privacy. Both club statements repeat that request.