It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brian Chilwell. A popular personality around the West Warwicks Club for many years, he was loved as a friend by many members young and old alike. He was affectionately known to everyone as Buster.

For many years Buster was a key member of the Bowls Section, captaining the team to many successes including another League Championship in his final season as Captain. Such was his enthusiasm and commitment to the club, he also performed many other roles such as: Treasurer, Chairman and Fundraiser. He joined the team many years ago when the bowling green was sited where the new build houses now stand and before the club was modernised.

Always a very sociable man with a large family, Buster always supported club entertainment functions and was always first in line to secure tickets for him and his family and friends.

A keen footballer in his youth and a Blues supporter, he often regaled us with tales of his prowess as a goalkeeper, and although all who knew him considered him a gentle giant, he must have indeed presented an intimidating sight when advancing on attacking forwards! His other great passion was fishing and there were many stories of his legendary fishing holidays to Ireland with his friends.

The other great passion for Buster was his total devotion to his family, he spent many years as a carer for his mother until she passed and was greatly loved by all his family members. His family will mourn his loss very deeply.

Please raise a glass or say a prayer in memory of a true gentleman who will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched.