Obituaries

Obituary: Shaun Bibby

Neil Marples pays tribute to Shaun Bibby, a well-known player, coach and administrator in the Sheffield area, who has passed away at the age of 56.

February 21, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Obituaries

Obituary: Derek Bunday, Sussex stalwart

Sussex County Table Tennis Association lost one of its stalwarts when Derek Bunday died on 16th February 2022, two days after his 90th birthday.

February 18, 2022 | Diane Webb
Obituaries

Obituary: Peter Garvey

On Saturday, 5 February 2022, Kingston Upon Hull’s table tennis community received the very sad news that Pete Garvey - the city’s longest serving and most accomplished coach - had passed away following a short illness.

February 16, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

Obituary: Dennis Worrell, coach and ESTTA stalwart

Dennis Worrell, a stalwart of the former English Schools’ Table Tennis Association (ESTTA) and of the sport in Lincolnshire, has died. Dennis was Lincs country... Continue reading

February 5, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
National

Obituary: Harold Webb, Ellenborough club President

Harold Webb, the President of Ellenborough Table Tennis Club in Enfield, sadly died on January 14th after a fall at home. Here, the Ellenborough committee... Continue reading

January 25, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
British Clubs Leagues

Obituary: Melvyn Lovegrove, British League photographer

It is with great sadness that we announce that Melvyn Lovegrove, known to hundreds as a player on the veterans’ circuit and as the WBL... Continue reading

January 19, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Paralympic legend Paul Lyall

Paul Lyall, one of the pioneers of para table tennis in Great Britain and a Paralympic gold medallist, has died at the age of 77.... Continue reading

January 18, 2022 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: England international David House

Former England junior and senior international David House passed away aged 86 on 30th November in the USA, where he had lived for many years.... Continue reading

December 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Connie Warren, England international

A heart of gold, a loyal friend and a player who delighted in leading officials a merry dance but always with a twinkle in his... Continue reading

October 14, 2021 | Paul Stimpson
Featured

Obituary: Cicely Palmer, national elections scrutineer

Cicely Palmer, who played a key role in the AGM and election processes for Table Tennis England has died just a few weeks after her... Continue reading

September 6, 2021 | Paul Stimpson