It is with great regret that we report the passing of John Heasman after a short illness.

John was around when the Hustlers were formed back in 1962/63 and returned for a second spell some years later, eventually retiring from the game around 1997/98.  Consistently high in the averages, he was one of the few players who actually wanted to play on first leg, which always endeared him to the various captains he played under.

John will be remembered for his thoughtfulness towards other people, and for his dry sense of humour.  He was always fun to be with.  However, he never wanted a fuss made of him and, on reflection, would be appalled at this eulogy.