Fran Bracknell Retires

It is incredibly sad for all her friends at Sorrento that Fran Bracknell has decided to retire from bowls. She will be missed as she has always been such a help and inspiration to her fellow bowlers and always willing to lend a hand where necessary and always with a smile.

Fran’s bowling career started in Emu Point where she played for seven years. In that time, she won the Singles,the Triples and the Pairs but the best win was in the State Fours. In 1998 Fran and her husband Roy moved to Yanchep. Here again Fran won the singles in 1999 and 2000. She also won other championships while at that club. Her best win at Yanchep was winning the Moore District Fours and the League Open Singles.

Roy and Fran moved to the metropolitan area in 2006 and they joined Sorrento Bowling Club. Once again Fran won numerous championships as well as the 100 up and the Veterans singles. She also won many other games and we remember the combination of the Bracknells and the Brakells which were a deadly mixed four team.

Fran was a mentor to me and a lot other people in the three clubs she played at over the years. She held various committee positions in the three clubs and was always there to help when ever needed. Her scones were always a hit.

We will miss you, Fran, particularly in Dunsborough this year which will be our first year without you. We will still see you from time to time and we hope you will still visit the Club whenever you can. Our love and good wishes go with you! 58 – Lorraine Hyde