Obituaries

Obituary: Harvey Webb, a great stalwart of table tennis

Table tennis in England lost a true stalwart of the sport when Harvey Webb passed away earlier this month at the age of 80 after... Continue reading

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Tributes to Portsmouth and Hampshire stalwart Dave Wiles

A tribute has been paid to umpire, coach and Portsmouth stalwart Dave Wiles, who recently died at the age of 77 after a short illness.

December 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: British Paralympic great James Rawson

Six-time Paralympian James Rawson, who has passed away at the age of 59, will be remembered as one of Britain’s most successful Para table tennis players.

November 7, 2024 | Francesca Bullock
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Obituary: International umpire and stalwart administrator Di Jermyn

Tributes have been paid to International Umpire, administrator and Table Tennis England Vice-President Diana Jermyn, who has died at the age of 85.

September 26, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
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Clacton & Dist: An appreciation of Shirley Rowlen

The Clacton League is sad to announce the death of Shirley Rowlen. Shirley had been League President since 2017 and her passing ends an association of nearly 50 years with local table tennis.

September 10, 2024 | Tony Oswick
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Obituary: Former England international Jean Head (nee Winn)

Former England international Jean Head (nee Winn) passed away peacefully on 2nd September 2024 aged 94 years. Jean was born on 17th June 1930 in... Continue reading

September 7, 2024 | Diane Webb
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Obituary: Arthur Morgan, International Umpire

Fellow officials have paid tribute after the death of International Umpire Arthur Morgan. Arthur, who was from Derbyshire, first qualified as a County Umpire in... Continue reading

September 5, 2024 | Paul Stimpson
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Obituary: National champion and England international Judy Williams

Former England and Netherlands international Judy Williams passed away on 16 August aged 80 in the Netherlands, where she had lived for a number of years.

August 22, 2024 | Diane Webb
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In loving memory of Sir Jack Petchey CBE

It is with great sadness that we join the table tennis community, and wider sporting family, in mourning the death of Sir Jack Petchey CBE, who passed away peacefully on Thursday morning 27 June 2024) at the age of 98. 

June 28, 2024 | Table Tennis England
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Obituary: Tony Clayton, member of Ping Pong Diplomacy tour and so much more

Obituary and funeral details for Tony Clayton, a former England international who will forever be in the history books.

June 4, 2024 | Diane Webb
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MK League: Obituaries of local legends

A number of past and current senior players of the League, including 2 Life members, have passed away in recent weeks. Details below are from... Continue reading

April 10, 2024 | Michael Howard