Marge Eaton

Marge started playing bridge in Rockhampton. She quickly became addicted.
Marge continued to pursue her interest in the game as she and her husband, Ray, were transferred around the State with the bank.
In 1975 Marge and Ray settled in Kenmore.
Marge became a regular player at BBC and Toowong and was a keen competitor at congresses and tournaments. Her achievements as a bridge player were recognised in 1997 when she was selected as part of the team to represent Queensland at the Australian National Championships.
It was about this time that Marge decided to interrupt her bridge career to provide day care for her grandchildren.
Despite the interruption, Marge remained keenly interested in all things bridge.
Some 14 years later, when she was able to resume playing, Marge discovered the newly formed Kenmore Bridge Club. She joined immediately and ever since has been one of its strongest supporters.
Marge’s contributions to the club are substantial. During the club’s early years she was very good at bringing people together and finding partners for people who wanted to play.
Later, Marge ran “kitchen bridge” sessions in her home. Many of us here today are grateful for the patient instruction provided in the friendly atmosphere around Marge’s kitchen table.
During the Covid period Marge hosted bridge sessions at her home for people whom she knew were most at risk of becoming quite isolated – such as Paul Mitchell, and Keith Archos.
We all know Marge as the player you don’t want to meet at the bridge table. At the same time, we instinctively recognise her as a caring and generous human being.
In making this award we want to recognise this very special combination that embodies the spirit that is at the heart of this club.
Marge, you are a very special person. Please come and accept this award.