Having only recently mourned the passing of John Farrant, it is of equally sad news that another of our oldest members - Pat O’Doherty - passed away on 1st February at the age of 90 having also succumbed to Covid.
Pat joined Abbey Bowmen in 2003 and was fondly remembered by those that knew him as a wonderful gentleman with time for everyone and passionate archer. Pat also severed on the club committee for a number of years as equipment officer, often taking time aside from his own shooting to provide his expert advice to the many new club archers that joined using club equipment.
His funeral will be held at South Essex Crematorium on Wednesday, February 23 at 1:20pm
After joining Abbey in 2003 Pat was the recipient of many club championship trophies which are listed in our Roll of Honour on the club website as listed below –
2004
- John Cunningham Memorial Vegas Shoot
- Priory Double Warwick Shoot
2005
- John Cunningham Memorial Vegas Shoot
- Priory Double Warwick Shoot
- Founders Trophy (voted by club as member that contributed most during the year)
- Endeavour Award (archer that attended the most club shoots in one year)
2006
- Endeavour Award
2007
- Bill Edward Memorial Vegas Shield
- Priory Double Warwick Shoot
- Jack Frost Highest Aggregate Shield
- Endeavour Award
2008
- Jack Frost Highest Aggregate Shield
2009
- Jack Frost Highest Aggregate Shield
- Graham Sibley Memorial Award