Farmer, landowner, businessman and ambassador at Ipswich Town Football Club dies suddenly

A prominent Elmswell farmer, landowner and businessman has died suddenly.

Peter Over, was also the Ipswich Town Football Club ambassador, recently appointed PLC chairman and Ipswich Town Foundation trustee.

He died yesterday, Sunday, January 4, aged 63.

A Deputy Lieutenant for Suffolk, Over replaced former ITFC 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 where he lived.

The club said they were “devastated” and the sad new and added: “His fierce dedication and passion for the club and the county of Suffolk ensured Peter was trusted, respected, and loved by so many, with his knowledge, guidance, and unique sense of humour making him such a valued friend to all.  

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

“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.”