With great sadness, the Sherwood Football Club acknowledge the passing of Life Member, Lyn Vowles on Saturday morning after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lyn was the matriarch of a wonderful and enduring Magpie family that spans multiple generations, with a constant connection and support to the club over 50+ years.

Her husband Rob played senior football at Sherwood, and later became President with Lyn by his side all the way. Lyn played in the first Sherwood senior women's team in 1972, and one of her daughters was the first ever female coach of a Sherwood team.

Lyn's children, nieces and nephews almost without exception played football at Sherwood from the age of 6, with nephew Matt also going on to become Club President. Her son in law Sean is also a Senior Premiership player and Captained the Woodsmen for 8 years and still coaches junior football at Sherwood. She has also had 3 grandsons play at the club, with 2 currently still playing in the u11s and u16s.

However, without the guidance, support and encouragement from Lyn - none of this would have been possible. Lyn encompassed family, community, competitiveness, devotion and passion and our club and community is a better place thanks to her involvement and efforts.

Our heart goes out to husband Rob, and children Toni, Kate, Brad and Marty as well as the extended Vowles clan - the Sherwood community is in your debt for having shared such a wonderful lady with us, but ready to wrap our arms around you in this tough time.

Her passing was acknowledged with black arm bands across all senior grades on the weekend, and the u16 side with Grandson Nick. The u8 Vowles side will recognise Lyn in coming weeks.

The funeral will be held at Centenary Memorial Gardens on Thursday 10 June at 9am.