Jean Mary Hawes (16 January 1932 – 16 October 2008) received an MBE in 2007 for her services to

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at Buckingham Palace. When she was 14, she joined Wycombe Rye Ladies Hockey Club, based in

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. Jean was a part of Wycombe Rye Ladies for over 60 years, serving in many different capacities – as a player, an umpire, a committee member, and a friend to all.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hawes, Jean Mary 1932 births 2008 deaths Members of the Order of the British Empire