All at Exeter City were deeply saddened to learn of the recent and sudden passing of supporter Hazel Bound.
A long-standing season ticket holder and Trust member, Hazel was a familiar and much-loved presence at Exeter City men’s and women’s matches for decades. Always among the first to arrive at St James Park, she was known for her warm smile, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to the club she loved.
Hazel showed outstanding commitment to the East Devon Grecians supporter group during the early years at the Cliff Hill Training Ground following the club’s drop into non-league football. She played a key role in the purchase of the defibrillator located at the training ground and worked alongside her sister Di and Julie Thorne in organising East Devon Travel for City’s away matches.
Together with her husband Terry, Hazel was also an important part of Julian Tagg’s Operation Full House campaign, helping distribute match posters throughout Heavitree as the club fought to rebuild support and reconnect with the community following relegation to the Conference and a period in administration.
Always eager to volunteer in support of “her club”, Hazel and Terry became two of Andy Gillard’s most trusted and dependable helpers, assisting with a range of tasks including labelling season ticket holder seats at St James Park. In more recent years, Hazel developed a passionate interest in Exeter City Women, sponsoring captain Bow Jackson for the past four seasons.
Hazel was married to Terry Bound for 58 years. Terry first came to Exeter to study at St Luke’s Training College, having previously played hockey and football while living in Southampton. It was through hockey that he met Hazel, who was originally from Dorset.
Sharing Terry’s enthusiasm for walking, Hazel became heavily involved with the Long Distance Walkers Association through her stewardship work and was awarded a BEM in the same Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Honours list as Julian Tagg.
Hazel also gave many years of service to the local community through public office. She was successfully elected to Exeter City Council for the Heavitree Ward on three occasions between 1987 and 1999, and served as Deputy Mayor in 1997 alongside fellow City supporter and shareholder John Holman.
Hazel’s dedication, generosity, and loyalty to Exeter City and the wider community will be remembered with enormous affection by all who knew her.
Our thoughts are with her husband Terry, sister Di, and all of Hazel’s family and friends at this deeply sad time