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Evan Field #14525
Evan lost his battle with cancer on 20th August.
He and his wife, Sue, moved to Bendigo early in 2004. He was awarded the
Telemachus award in 2019 mainly as recognition of his 14 years as Central Vic branch
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Evan was strongly involved in our Golden Dragon rallies and was a regular on branch
rides, often leading them on his BMW. He had many other interests such as cross-
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his involvements in his church and Probus.
He was 87yo and when he came to the branch recently to say, ‘Goodbye’ he said he
‘had had a fair innings’.
Evan was well known by many in the Ulysses Club beyond our branch and many of us
will keenly feel his loss, as well as being missed by his wife, children and stepchildren.
-Reg Loe #3256 and Bruce Jones #50478

Bob Sutherland Geoffrey Noel Bennett
Fremantle Branch
24/7/1948-26/4/2021
It was a sad day for the members of the MIA ULYSSES
Bob died on 2nd June after a sudden and short illness.
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he was in full time secure care for his own safety. was married to the most amazing woman in the world,
condolences to his lifelong partner Mary, children Sandra
He was a great mate to all Ulysssians and had many friends and Darryl, and their families.
in WA.
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He was always ready for a drink and a chat. Queensland for several years. He settled in Ardlethan in
the NSW Riverina, where he became a valuable member
“Hello Miss” was his opening line in any conversation with of the Ulysses club.
an unknown female, be they shop assistants, barmaids or
otherwise. He would get a gleam in his eyes and a big smile He loved his Honda trike and always enjoyed a ride and a
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We all shared many a ride and drink with Bob, and he was a You my friend will be sorely missed, forever in our
great mate. thoughts and always in our prayers.

His natural charm was infectious, and everybody got on well "God knew he was getting tired.
with him. And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around him.
He will be missed And said," come with me ".
RIP mate. David Schoer #64785
MIA pres 2019
Tony Collins
Nepean Branch President 2021
Fremantle #34687

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