Bowling club patron dies

Woy Woy Women's Bowling Club patron Ms Lilian Webber has died on Tuesday, November 27, aged 93.

Ms Webber was born in 1919 served as a nurse in New Guinea in World War II.

She joined Woy Woy Women's Bowling Club on January 1, 1974, and continued as a member until her death.

She was invited to be Club Patron on August 21, 2003 and held the position until her death.

Woy Woy Women's Bowling Club publicity officer Ms Miriam Cotton said Ms Webber was "always friendly, loyal and generous".

"There would be a smile and a kiss for members as she attended the club each week.

"For years, she sold raffle tickets on a Saturday morning at the club.

"Her generosity was always done very quietly as every Charity Day, Gala Day and Carnival, Lil donated a money tree as a raffle, a beautiful pot plant with $50 pinned to its leaves.

"At Christmas, there was always a ham from her to raffle.

"The second last Thursday of the bowling year was set aside as Patron's Day for which Lil paid for the luncheon and donated the money tree," said Ms Cotton.

The luncheon went ahead on Thursday, November 6, as a Memorial Day for Ms Webber.

"Our sincere sympathy goes to her husband Reg and their family.

"The club has lost a true friend, a long term member and a loving patron who will be sadly missed," said Ms Cotton.

Media Release, 2 Dec 2012

Miriam Cotton, Woy Woy Women's Bowling Club