Mr Meare, who lived in Bridgemary, Gosport, and spent his working life in HM Naval Base, played for many seasons for RNAD before beginning a long asociation with Cormorants and United Services, Portsmouth.
He only bowled off a short run-up, three or four paces at most, but often bemused opposing batsmen with his speed.
Mr Meare, a 'gentle giant' on and off the field, devoted years to the sport he loved and was fixture secretary at Cormorants and US Portsmouth. He played for and later managed the HM Naval Base sides in national competitions.
His funeral is at Portchester Crematorium at 3pm on Tuesday (July 18) and afterwards in the Cams Hill PH.