Everyone across the Exeter City family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pete Eveleigh.
Pete, who was a well-known and popular member of staff with Exeter City Community Trust, passed away yesterday morning surrounded by family, following a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in November 2022.
We would like to pass on our sincere condolences to his wife Jess, their young son Oliver and all of Pete’s family and friends.
Pete was the charity’s inclusion officer and through his work he developed programmes to engage with young people in the community. He showed a belief in young people, provided them with support and helped them to develop, both through the charity’s educational programmes and the Premier League Kicks session which he delivered.
Following his diagnosis, he, his family and friends worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the devastating impact of MND. He was awarded the Premier League’s Community Captain award in March 2024 in recognition of his work for both Exeter City and in raising awareness of MND.
Danny Harris, head of services at Exeter City Community Trust, said: “Pete was a true friend to so many of us and we are devastated to hear of his loss. Pete was one of life’s good guys and it is tragic that his life should be cut short by this dreadful disease. He showed bravery in the fight, and his legacy will live on. Our love and thoughts go out to Jess and Oliver and his friends and family.”
To find out more about the work of Pete, Jess and their friends in raising awareness for those with MND, please visit www.mindovermnd.co.uk.
Rest easy, Evo ❤️