IT is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the sad passing of former Northants Bowling Federation president Dick Noble on Thursday, June 2 after a lengthy illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A larger than life character, he was a well known and respected bowler and administrator, not only in this county, but much further afield, both within the Federation family and Bowls England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was a prominent figure in the West Ward club for many years and served as chairman before moving to Whittlesey Manor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was county president in 2018\/19, and left an indelible mark with his post match remarks and analysis, which were often laced with a touch of irreverance. Alas, he was unable to complete a second term in office due to the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was then elected the county’s first-ever chairman at last October’s annual general meeting, but unfortunately was only able to chair one meeting before ill health forced him to take a back seat from Federation duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will be sorely missed by all his many friends and colleagues and the county’s deepest sympathies are extended to wife Sherin and his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep checking the website for funeral arrangements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
IT is with deep regret and sorrow that we announce the sad passing of former Northants Bowling Federation president Dick Noble on Thursday, June 2 after a lengthy illness. A larger than life character, he was a well known and respected bowler and administrator, not only in this county, but much further afield, both within … <\/p>\n