"It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Honorary Life Member Maurice Lickens O.B.E. on 6th January 2006.  

Maurice Lickens formed the Isle of Wight Island Games Association following the decision taken at the successful 1985 Isle of Man Year of Sport. He became its inaugural Chairman and remained in this office until being elevated to his present position as President in 1998. 

He was co-opted to the Executive Committee in 1991 being Chairman of the Organising Committee for the 1993 Games in the Isle of Wight and was at the helm as Chairman for yet another successful Games, attended by H.R.H Princess Anne.   At this time automatic succession to Chairman of the Islands Games (International)Executive Committee ended.  At a General Meeting in Jersey 1997 Maurice was elected an Honorary Life Member.    

Maurice served both the Games and the Isle of Wight IG Association with distinction.   He also served his community in a wide range of ways and was awarded the O.B.E. by Her Majesty The Queen. 

He remained an enthuiastic supporter and friend of our Games to the last." 

Brian Partington O.B.E.  IGA Chairman