Vale: Margaret Sumner OAM
Bowls Australia was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Hall of Fame member Margaret Sumner OAM.
Margaret was part of the first group of inductees into the Bowls Australia Hall of Fame in 2011, boasting an impressive resume over many years.
Among a series of honours, Margaret won a world championship gold in the fours in 1996 at Royal Leamington Spa in England, and took home a silver at the same competition in the triples.
She is also a Commonwealth Games medallist, winning silver at Kuala Lumpur, also in the fours.
In 2009 she was recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to lawn bowls through administrative and representative roles.
Former World Bowls president and fellow Bowls Australia Hall of Fame member Betty Collins OAM said Margaret will be missed.
“I knew Margaret for some 40 years, one of the best bowlers ever and a wonderful down to earth country woman who it was a privilege to know,” she said.
“She was in sides I was privileged to manage and was always steady and dependable in all things.
“She will be missed greatly especially in the bowling community of Terang, her home town.”
Bowls Australia’s board and staff express their condolences to Margaret’s family and friends.
Read more: Bowls Victoria pays tribute to Margaret Sumner OAM
