BADMINTON OBITUARY: SAD LOSS OF THE BADMINTON JUNIOR LEAGUE ADMINISTRATOR & STALWART Christine - “Chris” - Parsons, a top-flight Badminton Administrator, sadly passed away on Saturday, January 7th, aged 78 years, writes John Tresidder with Jenny Marchant. Miss Parsons, who was Plymouth-born and a resident of Launceston, was the stalwart, who ran the East Cornwall Junior Badminton League, from 1969 to 1991, which had Under-14 and Under-18 teams participating. Despite her partial disablement, Chris dedicated 21 years service to badminton; furthermore, she was one who constantly insisted on sportsmanship of the highest order. Chris spent many a Friday evening officiating in the Launceston Sports Hall, with most of the matches being played at Launceston, as well. Clubs that entered teams in the Junior League were: Bude, Altarnun, Launceston, Lawhitton, Bratton Clovelly, Bodmin, Camelford, Liskeard and Callington. Miss Parson’s funeral service was held on Monday, 23rd January, at The St Stephen Anglican Church, Launceston. There were Family flowers and donations can still be forwarded to: The Salvation Army, through Miss Parsin’s Cousin: Mrs. Kay Davey, No. 5, Treloar Terrace, Wooda Lane, Launceston, PL15 8HX. (Tel: 01566 - 773191). Mrs. Jenny Marchant, the Chairman of the Cornwall County Badminton Association, attended the service and, on behalf of her Fraternity, wishes to convey condolences and the deepest sympathies to Chris’s Family and Friends. John Tresidder, Cornwall County, CYB & Duchy “Open” Press Officer.