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Obituary – Robert Alderman

The members of the KEW Hockey Club were deeply saddened by the news of the recent passing of Robert “Bob” Alderman, a loyal and passionate KEW member and father of current KEW player and reigning Pennant B Best & Fairest, Chris Alderman.
Known to team mates as “Lollipop Bob”, Bob enjoyed a long goalkeeper career, playing [...]

Bern Hovenden

Members of the KEW Hockey Club are deeply saddened by the passing of Bern Hovenden, who died on Thursday, 6 August 2009. Bern played at Kew Hockey Club during the 1950’s and 1960’s and will be remembered as the truest of gentlemen. Bern’s impact on the Kew Hockey Club remains strong still today introducing his [...]

Obituary – Cedric Candy

Members of the KEW Hockey Club are deeply saddened by the passing of Cedric Candy, who died on Saturday, 13 June 2009.
Cedric held various positions within the Club, including President during the 1950’s, with his involvement in the Club stretching as far back as 1925. Cedric was subsequently honoured with Life Membership for his services [...]

Ken Rowe

The Kew Hockey Club has been filled with great sadness this week, at the news of the tragic loss of prominent supporter, Ken Rowe, in the bushfires in rural Victoria.
Ken was the father of Andrew and Iain, father-in-law of Kate Cromie and uncle of James Lowden, all of whom are still active and outstanding members [...]

Obituary – John Lindsay Morrison

It’s with sadness I write to inform you of the passing of John Lindsay Morrison, father of passionate Kew Hockey Club members Drew, Euan and Lachie.
John and his wife Robyn have been avid supporters of the Kew Junior and Senior Hockey Clubs for more than 30 years and his sharp wit and dry sense of [...]