Geraldine D'souza: Bowling Club tribute

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EDITION 272 – 6 JULY 2021

GERALDINE D’SOUZA

Geraldine will be remembered for what she did for others – with love, good grace, friendship, compassion, a precious smile and unwavering optimism.

FAREWELL DEAR GERALDINE –

A SELFLESS LIFE WELL LOVED

Lane Cove Remembers A Favourite Lady

Members of the Club and the greater community were saddened to hear of the sudden death last week of a favourite and much-loved member Geraldine D’Souza. Geraldine joined the Club in 2011, transferring from Carlingford Bowling Club, and immediately became a valued member of our bowling family.

She was a great Club person and there was not an event held where she did not contribute through her support and by attendance. She had a great sense of community and was a valued member of the Pink Ladies team at the Royal North Shore Hospital.

Geraldine reached the zenith of her bowling career in 2019 winning the Women’s Minor Singles championship and being a member of the winning Women’s Major Triples team. However, her best games were the social interactions with her family, friends and bowling companions.

It is a sad moment for us all when one such as Geraldine who has given us many cherished memories, becomes a memory:

Women's Minor Singles Champion 2019

Women's Major Triples Winner 2019:

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