THE AIRLIE Bowls Club has lost one of its finest with the passing of Herb Secomb, last week.
Mr Secomb was a Life Member of the club, a great supporter of his fellow members, and a champion bowls player.
He passed away on November 7, 2024, just a few weeks before his 97th birthday.
“Last Thursday, we had some devastating news with the loss of Herb Secomb, who had only just been admitted to the elderly home a few weeks ago,” Airlie Bowls Club spokesperson Mark Mawson said.
“He was only a few weeks away from his 97th birthday, having been born on November 21, 1927.
“He and his lovely wife Mae had been made Life Members of our club, in 2023, in recognition of their services to the club.
“Herb is now playing bowls in heaven and will never be forgotten by all members of his beloved club.”
Herb is survived by wife Mae, daughters Denise, Lee and Mandy, and son Greg.
Details of his funeral are to be advised.
Herb’s bowling history:
Herb joined the bowls club in the early 1990s
1993 Men’s A Pairs Champion
1999 Men’s President
2002 and 2003 Men’s 4’s Champion
2000 and 2005 Senior Singles Champion
2005 Men’s B Pairs Champion
2010 Men’s B Singles Champion
2012 Mixed Triples Champion
2014 Both the Men’s 2 bowl and 3 bowl Triples Champion.
Photo: Herb Secomb pictured with his wife Mae at the Airlie Bowls Club, in recent years: ‘Gone but never forgotten’.
