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Richard ‘Dick’ Gray
It’s with immense sadness that the KEW Hockey Club shares news of the passing of club great, Richard (Dick) Gray. Dick is one of a select few in the history of KEW Hockey Club to whom we can credit KEW’s continued success and existence to his selfless contribution. It was said that Dick wasn’t just [...]
Vale John Woolsey
It’s with sadness that the KEW Hockey Club shares news of the passing of John Woolsey. John joined KEW as a 12 year old and quickly established himself as a talented and tough player; attributes that were to be the cornerstone of his style through his senior days with the club. A fierce competitor, “Woolo” [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
