Vale Barry Nichol, former Wynnum president

Vale Archibald "Barry" Nichol 9 October 1934 – 24 January 2022

The Wynnum Croquet Club is saddened to advise the passing of member Barry Nichol on 24th January 2022 after a long period of ill-health. Barry was president of the Club for 5 years from 2008 to 2012.

Barry joined Wynnum Croquet Club on 20th February 2007 and was instrumental in getting club members to play Golf Croquet within the club, and other Queensland clubs.

Barry played on the Queensland Golf Croquet team in 2007 & 2008. He was a Golf Croquet Referee and Examining Referee for a number of years and a very enthusiastic coach.

Wynnum Croquet Club Trophies won – The Graham Memorial Shield (AC Handicap) in 2017.

Barry was also very enthusiastic playing Ricochet.

Barry and his wife Dell celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year.

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Dennis, his son, came across this poem while going through Barry's documents:

> When I come to the end of the road, > And the sun has set for me > I want no rites in a gloom-filled room > Why cry for a soul set free? > > Miss me a little - but not too long, > And not with your head bowed low > Remember the love that we once shared > Miss me - but let me go. > > For this is a journey that we must take > And each must go alone > It's all a step in the Master's plan > A step on the road to home. > > When you are lonely and sick of heart > Go to the friends you know > And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. > Miss me - but let me go.

Barry will be lovingly remembered by all.