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We mourn the passing of MONICA LOVELL
(31 May 1946 – 13 November 2024) The Board and members of the Sorell Bowls and Community Club are saddened by the passing of Monica Lovell. Monica started her bowling career playing Indoor Bowls at Sorell. After retirement she played Ladies Thursday Pennant. Monica won the Indoor Singles in 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994,…
READ MOREWe mourn the passing of BETH CONNELL
Beth Connell (15 November 2024) The Board and members of the Sorell Bowls and Community Club are saddened by the passing of Beth Connell. Beth was Club Secretary and Provedore, and was always willing to help with club functions and events. Beth won the Ladies Open Fours, Ladies Open Triples, and Ladies Open Pairs. Beth…
READ MOREWe mourn the passing of RAY YOUNG
Ray Young (2 March 1937 to 31 October 2024) Ray passed away on 31 October. He was an accomplished footballer, golfer, tennis player and lawn bowler. Ray joined the club in the mid-1990s. Over the years, he won the Men’s Open Singles 4 times, the Men’s Open Pairs 3 times, the Men’s Open Triples 3…
READ MOREWe mourn the passing of BASIL MARDEN
Basil Marden (24 March 1931 to 19 September 2024) Basil passed away on 19 September. He played bowls up until 3 weeks before his passing. Basil was a member of our club (with a few years spent at Beltana) for 40 years. Basil was Vice-President in 1983-84 and 1985-86. He became a Life Member of…
READ MOREWe mourn the passing of NIGEL PLUNKETT
Nigel Plunkett (5 Nov 1944 to 20 Sep 2024) We are saddened to hear of the passing of Nigel in September 2024. Nigel joined our club in the 1990s, joined Hobart Indoor and played there until it closed, then returned to Sorell. Nigel’s bowling skills will be remembered. He was a team player and a…
READ MOREWe mourn the passing of MARION FLORENCE
Marion Florence (18 Nov 1938 to 7 Sep 2024) Our retired bowler, Marion, passed away on 7 September. A member of our club for 41 years and Life Member since 2007. Prior to joining Sorell, Marion played for 10 years at Cremorne Bowls Club. Marion was secretary for the Ladies Committee, Umpire, pennant player and…
READ MOREWe mourn the passing of Brian MUNDY
Passed away March 2024 – aged 92 years. Brian joined our club after playing at Tasman and Sandy Bay Bowling Clubs. Brian won many club championship games, including Open Singles 2009/10 and several times played in winning teams of fours, triples, pairs and mixed pairs. He was an active member, umpire and coach, Bowls South…
READ MOREWe mourn the passing of ALAN WALLER
13 Nov 1936 – 16 Aug 2024 Our retired bowler Alan passed away on 16th August. Alan joined our club over 35 years ago after bowling at Berriedale Bowls Club. He was a very active member; taking on Selection, Bar Work, Winter Social Bowls and the yearly break-up parties (lunch and drinks) for Wednesday Pennant…
READ MOREWe mourn the passing of MOLLY HOGAN
23 June 2024 Sorell Bowls and Community Club are saddened to hear of the passing of Molly, our retired lady bowler. Molly was our Lady President between 1987- 1989 and was a keen Thursday Pennant and Indoor Pennant bowler over her 20 years at our club. A dedicated bowler and winner of many club games….
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