LATEST NEWS
19 January 2021
Jill Cook Funeral Arrangements
The funeral arrangements for Jill Cook have been advised and will take place at St Faith’s Church at 2.00pm on Tuesday 2 February and will be streamed via YouTube
Donations can be made to Naomi House in Cosham
08 January 2021
Don King BEM RIP
We have heard the sad news that Don King BEM passed away peacefully on the 27th December, 2020 and that the funeral is due to take place on Wednesday 13 January at Wessex Vale Crematorium
Unfortunately, owing to Covid, there is a restriction on the number of mourners allowed into the service and therefore it will be family and invitation only. A celebration of his life will be held when conditions permit
Don was a bowler in the Southampton area, being a member of the Atherley Bowls Club and was President of the Men's County Bowls Association in 2002
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time
29 December 2020
Jill Cook RIP
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Mrs Jill Cook passed away peacefully yesterday
Jill was a member of Lee-
We have no details of funeral arrangements as yet but our thoughts are with Peter and family at this very sad time
25 November 2020
Tony Hutley QPM RIP
We have heard the sad news that Tony Hutley QPM has passed away at the Macmillan Hospice and that at the moment the Funeral is booked for 12.00pm on Friday 11 December at Bournemouth Crematorium
Unfortunately owing to Covid, there is a restriction of mourners allowed into the Chapel for the service so
therefore it will be for family and invitation only
Tony was a well known bowler in the Bournemouth area, being a member of Moordown BC. He was President of the Men’s County Association in 2001 as well as being a Life Vice President and also an Honorary Life Member of Bowls Hampshire
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time
30 October 2020
Derek Ritchie RIP
We have heard the sad news that Derek Ritchie passed away this morning. Derek was a long standing member of Aldershot Traction BC and a member of their team that won the National Men’s Top Club in 2008 as well as representing Hampshire in the Middleton Cup on 6 occasions. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with his family at this time
Derek’s funeral will be held at Heatherley Wood, Grayshott at 11.00am on Thursday 19 November
02 October 2020
Peter Shearing RIP
We have heard that Peter Shearing passed away this morning after a period of illness. Peter was a huge supporter of Hampshire, and an Umpire and County Selector in the West Area for a number of years as well as playing 13 times in the Middleton Cup team. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with his family at this sad time
03 August 2020
Keith Taylor Funeral Arrangements
We have now received details of the funeral arrangements for our 2019 Men’s President Keith Taylor. The funeral will take place at Andover Crematorium (Charlton Park) at 1pm on the 18th August. Attendance is restricted to family and close friends and by invitation but it will be possible to view the Service by logging in to www.obitus.com. A Username and Password are required to log in to the site and those wishing to have these details can obtain them from the County Secretary by emailing bowlshampshiresec@btinternet.com
Lesley has asked that any donations in memory of Keith should go to the Stroke Association via:
https://keith-
20 July 2020
Keith Taylor RIP
We are sorry to announce that Keith Taylor has passed away. Following a stroke last week, Keith was admitted to hospital where he died this morning
Keith, a member of the Andover Club, was the Men’s Match Secretary from 2013 until 2020 and last year was the Bowls Hampshire Men’s County President, uniquely carrying out the role at the same time as his wife Lesley who was the Women’s President. Keith will be much missed and our thoughts are with Lesley and her family at this very sad time
