Chrissy Isaacs

Our club member Chrissy Isaacs died on 19th February, after a long struggle against cancer. We all mourn her loss.

I was reminded by another club member of the first time we met Chrissy at a club social function, and we wondered who this petite and stylishly-dressed lady was, who had come into Jonathan's life. We didn't then realise how important to the life of the club she was to become.

Chrissy didn't then play croquet, and in truth it never really became her main sporting interest - that place was taken by golf. Chrissy didn't make her mark in the club - and a huge mark it was - on the croquet lawns but elsewhere - in our canteen.

Over the years we have been treated to so many wonderful occasions where Chrissy masterminded a feast: Christmasses, formal events for major competitions, and lovely, simple club get-togethers. Her presence in the kitchen, always ordered, calm and with a ready smile, meant we would be in for a treat.

We shall miss all that of course; but we shall miss above all, her warmth, her smile, her friendship to us all.

We are privileged to have had Chrissy has a member of the club and as a friend, and our hearts and condolences go out to Jonathan and to his and her families for their great loss.

(Photos by family, Ray Hall, John Low)