Bob Bidwell, first-tee starter at Wakefield Plantation since the Club’s inception in 2000, passed away on May 7, 2017 at the age of 89. Bob had spent his last month in and out of the hospital.
Bob was a man who had an uncanny ability to remember names and to make a lasting positive impact on each person he met. Bob, clad in knickers, was best known for his announcing skills on the first tee for the Rex Hospital Open, the Tuscarora interclub matches, and swim team events. His delivery lent importance to each event, and he made each participant feel special.
Working at a private club, Bob spent his days with a membership that enjoys
a certain level of financial freedom — and yet none were richer than Bob. He was blessed with all of the things that truly matter in life and shared those gifts with so many.
While we are sad to lose Bob, his extraordinary life should be celebrated. All of us at Wakefield are better for having known him.