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Obituary: International Umpire George Tyler

International Umpire and Table Tennis England Vice-President George Tyler passed away on January 22, aged 92.

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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
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Obituary: Christine Lewis, Women’s British League pioneer

All the ladies who have ever played in the Women’s British League from its inception to today have a great debt of gratitude to pay to Christine Lewis who passed away peacefully on January 12, aged 89.

January 16, 2024 | Diane Webb
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Obituary: Malcolm Sugden, a Scottish great

One of Scotland's finest players, Malcolm Sugden, died last month at the age of 82.

November 23, 2023 | Richard Yule
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Obituary: Noted coach Mike Kercher

Surrey County Life President, Ivor Montagu Award winner and coach to many international players, Mike Kercher, passed away on November 20 aged 89.

November 21, 2023 | Diane Webb
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Obituary: International umpire and ‘ranking maestro’ Doreen Nightingale

Doreen Nightingale, ETTA Vice-President and former valued member of staff passed away aged 87 years on October 31 in Eastbourne.

November 15, 2023 | Diane Webb
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Obituary: Brian Baines, more than 70 years a league stalwart

The Clacton & District League’s most senior Vice-President, Brian Baines, died last week, just a few weeks after celebrating his 90th birthday.

November 10, 2023 | Tony Oswick
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Obituary: JBL, ELCC and Hull stalwart Richard B Hudson

Richard B Hudson, a Table Tennis England Vice-President and National Councillor and a stalwart of the table tennis scene in Humberside and Yorkshire, has died at the age of 73.

October 16, 2023 | Paul Stimpson
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Stan Clarke: Funeral details

Stan Clarke’s funeral will take place at 12 noon on Monday 9th October 2023 at Thornton Crematorium, Lydiate Lane, Sefton, Liverpool L23 1TP.  After the funeral... Continue reading

September 25, 2023 | Julie Snowdon
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Obituary: Stan Clarke, Liverpool stalwart and international umpire

International Blue Badge Umpire and TTE Honorary Life Member Stan Clarke has passed away

September 19, 2023 | Diane Webb
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Obituary: Table Tennis England Treasurer Keith Thomas

Tributes have been paid to a “dear friend and colleague” Keith Thomas, the last Table Tennis England Treasurer and a huge influence on the sport in Cleveland, who has died at the age of 74.

July 31, 2023 | Paul Stimpson, with thanks to Diane Webb