Norwich City fans to pay tribute to late Stephen Howes.
Norwich City fans will unite at Carrow Road this Saturday to honour the memory of a “die-hard” Canaries supporter who recently passed away.
Stephen Howes, a lifelong City fan, died last Monday at the age of 57.
Steve held a season ticket for more than 40 years before health issues forced him to give it up in 2020.
Stephen Howes with his grandson and nephews.
His family is now asking fans to join in a one-minute applause in the 57th minute of the match against Derby County in tribute.
His daughter, Livvy Milligan, said: “It would mean so much to us if we can make this happen.
“He was taken far too soon.”
Born and raised in Norwich, Stephen suffered from cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a condition where proteins build up on the walls of the arteries in the brain.
He suffered a stroke and brain bleed in October 2020, followed by further strokes in February, October and December 2024.
He spent his final six weeks in Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Though he could no longer attend matches, Stephen passed on his beloved season ticket to his godson, the son of his best friend Stevie, with who he had attended games in the Barclay Stand for decades.
The planned tribute has been shared on Derby County fan pages, and Norwich City players such as Onel Hernández have liked and shared the post on social media.
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Stephen leaves behind his partner Sam, daughter Livvy, grandson and granddaughter.
Livvy added: “Life will never be the same without him.
“Steve loved his family so much and was someone I could always rely on.
“Seeing his deterioration and all that he went through in the last six weeks of his life in Addenbrookes was heartbreaking but he really did fight until the end like the true hero he is.
“He will be well and truly missed by everybody who knew him.”
