John Cottier SNR joined the Mount Lawley Bowling Club in 1997 and made a very significant contribution to our Club. 
Melville Bowling Club has lost another of its champions of yesteryear.
Games played - 500
Club positions - President 2008-2019
Awful news passed around the bowls community as we heard that Luke Richardson had passed away suddenly on the weekend. Luke spent some time here in Perth, starting at Cockburn before moving to Dalkeith Nedlands where he won the club singles in 2010/11 and the Pairs in 2009/10 and 2012/13. He then moved to Cambridge winning the State Singles in 2013, following that up in 2014 when he won the Cambridge club Pairs, Triples and Fours and being selected for the State side, getting cap 170 and playing 25 games for the state. As a skipper here in the Premier League he had a 22 win from 44 games record over 5 seasons. He moved back to Tasmania about 3 years ago, and was a state skipper in the recent sides series completed in Ettalong where he had 2 wins including a 31-27 win over Scott Thulborn. 
I didn't know Max but I suspect would know his face, I'm sure many bowlers who have been around a while would know of him and be saddened by his passing.
I didn't know John very well off the green but we did lock horns a few times on it. He was fiercely competitive and extremely tough to beat, but always complimentary afterwards if he was beaten and have a drink with you. I have only ever known him to be a Morley bowler, he gave heaps to that club and hopefully someone can let me know what his club achievements were, they must be extensive.
Another big lawn bowls family is saddened today with the passing on Sunday of Jack Srhoy, brother of Steve and Tony.
A thorough gentleman in bowls, Bill Galloway passed away last Friday. He has been battling poor health and dementia the last few years, but he was a man who gave so much to bowls in this state and also a representative for Scotland. He got 54 caps (8th most of all time) for Scotland Indoors spanning the years 1982 to 1999 and is a life member of the Scottish Indoor Bowls Association. He played State bowls for WA, cap number 146 and played 14 games, was a runner up in the state singles in 2007 to David Opie.
Life member of the Morley Bowling Club.
President for several years and was current Chairperson of greens.
Valued member of the Morley Bowling club, steady bowler and member of the volunteers ground staff.
Irene Macorlin nee Mariani passed away on the weekend. She was a member of the State Fours winning team of 2001, State Pairs in 2003 representing Bedford and was runner up to Therese Hastings in the State Singles in 2004 while playing for Yokine. She hadn't played much in recent years but I'm sure many lady bowlers out there would remember her name.
Doug left Perth quite a few years ago now and moved to Sydney but I am sure there are some old bowlers who would remember Doug, quite a good bowler in his own right but now known as the father of Trystan, who now lives in Darwin but represented the state of WA on many occasions. The family is celebrating the life of Doug at the Peel Alehouse on the 15th July from 11am. If you knew Doug and want to commemorate his life, the family would love to see you there.
A member of the Morley Bowling Club for many years and a few stints with other clubs including Bassendean. Will be sadly missed, RIP Andy.
A popular member of Hilton Park, Mick Flanigan passed away peacefully on the 26th June. For those that knew him, his funeral service will take place at the Hilton Park Bowling club at 3.00pm on the 4th July.
Anyone in bowls would have known Pat, he was a true gentlement in bowls, always enquiring about your health and your family, a very generous man who gve so much back to bowls tha it gave to him. He had been battling illness for a while but fought it out right to the end. We will all miss you Pat. Our thoughts with Joyce and Gary and all of the Caffell clan.
A awesome friend who helped me to get back on my feet 7 years ago when I was down, he pulled me out from under a rock and kicked my ass and made me realise life was worth living. Thank you my friend
I knew that Roger had been sick in recent months and with great sadness to say that yesterday he passed away from his illness. A great tribute by Clive on his Facebook page is a far better tribute to a man who was so supportive of Clive and his bowls, but I dare say just as much a supporter to Clive's Mum, brother and sister. Whenever Clive was playing in a state event, representing his state or even his club, Roger would be there for support and would always say hello, enquire about my health and my family but always with an eye on how Clive was going on the green. A wonderful man who will be truly missed. 
In my usual duties of working at the Mt Lawley Bowling Club I was saddened to hear of the passing of Alan Evans. He was a member of the club for 55 years, played mid week and Saturdays and conservatively played about 1800 games for the club. The service is being held today at the Mt Lawley Bowling Club.
Just shocking news to hear of the tragic accident to Daniel - Danno - Puppy which unfortunately cost him his life. Only 28 years of age with the whole world at his feet. Words are very hard to describe what emotions would be around our WA bowls family at the moment, but the outpouring of emotion, love, pictures predominantly on Facebook shows how well loved he was, a vibrant personality, loved to laugh, loved to drink, cheeky but very loyal. On the green he was a fierce competititor and wanted to beat everyone he played, but always chatted and laughed off the green. 
It is with great sadness to report the passing of Geoff Gunning.
It is with great sadness that we report our long time friend and respected Bowler Barry Tighe has passed away on Saturday the 3rd February.
Barry was a great supporter of Quinn’s and always had a smile on his face when he was bowling. His love of the game and his advice will be sadly missed by all that came into contact with him.
