It is with great sadness that we share with you that our friend Pat Chisholm has passed away.  A link to her obituary and details about her memorial service follow.

Patricia Chisholm

Barbara Bacon passed away on September 23^rd after a long illness. She will be remembered for her friendly presence and sense of fun at the bridge table, as well as her many contributions to bridge in Unit 125 and District 5. She will be missed.

For more than 20 years, she co-chaired regional tournaments and negotiated favorable contracts in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

Barb was a longtime member of the Unit 125 board of directors, serving several terms as president and vice president and ten years as tournament coordinator.

Barb also served for many years on the District Executive Committee and as District President from November 20, 2023, to August 29, 2025. She provided hospitality for the GNT and NAP events in Erie PA.

Barb was the first recipient of the District 5 Exemplary Service Award in 2019 and was named Cleveland Whist Club Member of the Year in 2013. She was also appointed to the ACBL Goodwill Committee.

She is survived by her two daughters, Patti and Ann.

Services will be held on November 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Christopher Church, 20141 Detroit Road, Rocky River OH 44116. A Celebration of Life will follow the service from noon to 1:30 PM.

If you didn’t already hear the news, Fleur Howard recently received the prestigious Ann McGilvrey Award!   This award reflects the highest level of sportsmanship and ethics and you can read more about it by activating the hyperlink.  Congratulations Fleur!

William Kenneweg