 | Welsh Chess Union (Undeb Gwyddbwyll Cymru)Patron: Lord Greg Mostyn |
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Sadly, the WCU has recently been made aware of the death of David Andrew Bennion. The Management Board wish to send David’s relatives and friends our deepest condolences on their sad loss. Below is a biography by his friend Charles Higgie. Sadly I had to say bye bye to a chess playing friend on Wednesday […] It is with great sadness that the WCU has learned that Steve Cunliffe has passed away. After a short illness Steve passed away suddenly at University of Wales Hospital. Steve played chess for Barry Chess Club for many years and is the current Barry Chess Club Championship winner. He was a popular member of the […] It is with great sadness that the WCU has learned that Christopher Davies has passed away. Chris died August 2024 at the age of forty, three years after the sudden death of his wife . He played for Morriston Chess Club and represented Wales from the age of nine. Chris was a regular in the […] It is with great sadness that we have learned that Roy Purnell has passed away. Roy was a former Club Secretary / Treasurer of North Cardiff Chess Club. The WCU has received the following email from Roy’s daughter: Morning I’m writing to inform you that my father, Roy Purnell died peacefully at home yesterday morning, […] It is with great sadness that we have learned that English IM Adam Hunt has passed away. Adam was captain of the Wales Men’s team at the 2022 Olympiad in India. I know he was well liked by all the the Welsh delegation and his knowledge was invaluable in contributing to the team’s success. The […] It is with great sadness that we have learned that Alun Dacey (who used to be a member of Rhyddings and Swansea Chess Clubs) has passed away. The WCU would like to express our sincere condolences to Alun’s family and friends at this sad time. The funeral will take place on 10th September at […] It is with great sadness that we have learned that Roger Lockyer has passed away. Roger was President of the Gwent Chess League and a former Secretary of Newport Chess Club. The WCU would like to express our sincere condolences to Roger’s family and friends at this sad time.
[…] It is with great sadness that we have learned that Anne Veale (who used to be a member of Upper Killay and Swansea Chess Clubs) has passed away. Anne was involved in junior chess in West Wales in the 1980’s. The WCU would like to express our sincere condolences to Anne’s family and friends at […]
The Management Board has recently heard of the passing of John Dawes (Castell Nedd). The Management Board wish to send our commiserations to John’s family and friends. His obituary is below. OBITUARY JOHN DAWES 1933-2024
John Dawes joined the old Neath Club in about 1966 but […] It is with considerable sadness that we have learned that Dave Morris of Rhondda Chess Club has passed away. The WCU would like to express our sincere condolences to Dave’s family and friends at this sad time. The funeral details may follow shortly. |
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