| Vale Robert Schipperheyn
19/09/1956 - 1/12/2025 Robert Schipperheyn was a long-standing member Donvale Tennis Club, who sadly passed away on 1st December 2025 after an ongoing battle with cancer. Robert joined the club with his family as a young man, playing both competition and social tennis at Donvale for much of his life. Robert’s father Peter was a life member of the club and also played tennis for many years at Donvale. This passion for the game and loyalty to the club was passed on from father to son. Robert was a shy, quiet and private person but he loved playing competitively and later in his life, being part of the Tuesday and Sunday social tennis group. Even when he was sick, he often came along to watch the play, sitting up in the Kumon room to referee and score the social matches. He also loved to catch up with his friends for coffee and a chat after tennis. He enjoyed a good coffee and eating out locally. Robert loved music, going to concerts, particularly Pink Floyd back in the day when they toured here. He was passionate about sport, sport statistics and current affairs. But his main love was tennis and in particular, tennis at Donvale Tennis Club. Robert will be missed by those who knew him, especially the Sunday social play members. Vale Rob 
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