THE local sporting world is mourning the death of Kathleen Charlson, wife of Bolton Cricket Association chairman John Charlson, who died on Monday.

Mrs Charlson was well known in local cricket circles and was a tremendous worker, especially on matchdays, for Atherton Cricket Club, where her husband is the secretary.

She was also an avid supporter of Bolton Wanderers, and although she has battled against illness of late, she put that behind her to make the trip to the Reebok on Saturday to watch the match against Arsenal.