Active women's bowler dies

Dorothy Burford, who was active in Woy Woy Bowling Club, died on June 9 in her Queensland home.

Ms Burford joined Woy Woy women's bowling club in 1969.

She held the position of patron, vice-president and president from 1988 to 1991 and was a director of the club and club historian from 1980.

She was twice singles champion, pairs champion and a captain in pennants and club events

Woy Woy Bowling Club women's bowls publicity officer Ilma Manuel said Ms Burford was also welfare officer and visited the hospital and homes of the members who were ill, often taking a small gift or flowers.

"Gosford hospital was another which benefited by her as she was a Pink Lady for many years," she said.

Three years ago Dorothy and husband Perc moved to Queensland to be near their family.

Perc is life member of the Woy Woy men's bowls club and as a carpenter and builder gave much of his spare time with tasks around the clubhouse.

"There are few people who would or could give so much to a bowling club," Ms Manuel said.

"Woy Woy Club members extend to Perc and his family their deepest sympathy and sincere gratitude."

Letter, June 22 Ilma Manuel, Woy Woy