Obituaries

Glynis Tame.

It is with a heavy heart that I have to let you all know that my wife, Glynis, a social member since 2008, passed away quietly on Sunday December 29th 2024 after a 4 month battle with Cancer. My family and I take comfort from the fact that she is at peace now. Funeral was at Marldon Church on Friday January 17th at 13:30 with a gathering afterwards in the Village Hall.

The funeral director has set up a donations and tributes page online. Donations in memory of Glynis are for Cancer Research UK and can be made online to include Gift Aid at www.stockmanandloram.co.uk/donations or cheques payable to the charity may be sent care of Stockman & Loram Funeral Service, 230 Torquay Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2HN.

Maureen Heath.

We were saddened by the loss of our member, Maureen Heath, who passed away on Feb 28th 2024.

A post from Simon Prior & family: It’s with sad and heavy hearts that we have to announce the passing of our dear Mum, Maureen Heath. She passed peacefully at home after losing her battle with cancer.

We would like to thank everyone for their love and support at this time.

The Funeral Service was held at Sacred Heart Church, Cecil Road, Paignton on Monday 25th March at 10am. A good number of our members attended the service and the 'wake' at the Redcliffe Hotel, Paignton to share memories of Maureen.

Since joining the club with her husband, Steve, in 2010, Maureen has always been an active member of the club.

She was Ladies Captain in 2017, 2019 and again in 2022 and 2023.

Her first bowling success came in 2011 in Club Competitions when she was in the winning Ladies Triples team, since then she has been in the winning ladies triple twice more, in 2016 and 2017. In 2013 Maureen and Steve were runners up in the Partnered Pairs and they went on to win this event in 2014 and 2015. Sadly, Steve died in 2018.

Maureen also persuaded her daughter Natalie to try out the game and has had the excitement of seeing Natalie enjoying success at Bowls England National Finals. Our thought are with Natalie and the rest of Maureen's Family.

Debbie Phillips.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Debbie Phillips, a good friend of Marldon Bowls Club, who has supported her husband Gerald, (a former member) and her son, James Phillips, the current MDL Singles, Club Handicap and 2 Wood champion.

Debbie's Funeral was held at Torquay Crematorium at 10:30am on Monday March 4th, There was a Wake afterwards, at the Steam Packet Inn, Totnes. Mourners were asked to dress in bright colours.

Margaret Arnold (former member)

I have been advised that a former member, Margaret Arnold, passed away on Jan 1st 2024. I don't know how many of you might remember her. Her funeral was at Marldon Church at 12:00 midday on February 1st 2024.

Shirley Britton

We regret having to announce that Shirley Britton, a full member for many years, passed away in Hospital on Thursday 29th June 2023. R.I.P Shirley, Our sympathy is extended to husband John, Granddaughter Alyssa and the rest of her family. Shirley's name appears on our honours board in a number of places, as a result of her successes in various club competitions. She also had a county badge.

Shirley's funeral was on the 20th July at 2pm at St Johns Church Totnes. (changed from 1:30pm)

Tim Hext

Sad news, I have heard that former Member and Social Member Tim Hext passed away recently. Members may have seen him last season sitting watching games with his friend Stewart.
R.I.P. Tim, a founder Member of this club. Our condolences to his family.

Pat Grice

We were saddened to hear of the death in July 2022 of Life Member, Pat Grice. Pat was a true lady who was a founder member and the first secretary of MBC. Without Pat and a few others of her generation, MBC would not exist. She was the life and soul of the club in the early days, supported everything and ran numerous jumble sales to raise funds for the green which we did not have at the time. A debt of gratitude is owed to her. May she never be forgotten.

Jan O'Leary

Sad news just before Christmas 2022 as we heard that Shaun O'Leary's wife, Jan O'Leary, passed away on Monday December 19th at Torquay Hospital. Jan was a great supporter of Shaun and Marldon Bowls club, and before being confined to a wheelchair could always be relied upon to help out with Teas at short notice if we found ourselves short of a volunteer. Our sympathy goes to Shaun.

Jan had a private cremation. There was a gathering of the family and friends, including our members. for her interment at Torquay Woodland Burial Site, in Conqueror Wood, at 10am on Saturday 28th January 2023.

Following the Interment, friends were invited to join Shaun for a gathering at Marldon Bowls Club where food and drink was available.

Although she wasn't a bowler, Jan (on right) did have a go on special occasions such as this Captain's day in 2013 (with Pam Hills).

Chris Lockyer

Sadly, our former member Chris Lockyer passed away on September 18th 2022. His funeral will be held at Torquay Crematorium at 3:30pm on Friday 28th October, followed by a gathering at the Willow Tree on the Willows Estate. Our condolences to Sue.

Colin Vallis

We regret to have to announce the passing of a long serving member of our club, Colin Vallis, on June 28th 2022.


Fran thanks everyone for their messages & condolences at this sad time.
Colin’s funeral took place at The Co-op Funeral Service, Paignton on Friday 15th July with a wake afterwards at Livermead House, Torquay. Many members attended both events.

Thurza Alcorn

We are sad to report that our former member Thurza Alcorn passed away on Friday 25th February 2022. Our thoughts are with Dave and the family.
Thurza's funeral was on Friday March 18th at Torquay Crematorium and this was followed by a wake at the club.