THE local bowls world and beyond are mourning the sad passing of Northants Bowling Federation life member and former president Cliff Watson after a lengthy illness.
A larger-than-life character, he was a well known and much respected figure both locally and within the Federation movement.
He served the NBF executive with distinction for almost thirty years and was county president between 2012 and 2014.
A loyal and staunch supporter of the Federation family, he made no fewer than 287 appearances for the county, and was part of the team that won the Newton Trophy in 1991, as well as figuring in several Eversley Trophy successes.
He also helped create history for the county when as team captain in 2015 he led Northants to a first-ever Adams Trophy success.
He spent many years as a key member of the Peterborough & District club after spells with South Ward and Whittlesey Manor.
Those characteristic white braces will live long in the memory, as will the considerable loyalty he showed at both club and county level and the major contribution he made to the local bowls scene in general.
He will be sorely missed by the many colleagues and friends he made during a long and distinguished bowls career, and our thoughts at this sad time go to wife Sue and daughter Karen.
The funeral service will take place at Peterborough Crematorium on Wednesday, April 3rd at 11.00am and then afterwards at the Peterborough & District Bowls Centre.
