HONOUR ROLL

Cura Pastoralis

Brother Tom Maher attended his last meeting on 14 December 2011 as he had a transfer to Queensland.

Brother Tom was our pastoral adviser for a quarter of a century and  regularly made the trip from Bendigo to attend meetings. His expansive and interesting address has always been a highlight of the meetings.

Brother’s new address from late January 2012 will be: -

MARIST BROTHERS COMMUNITY

82 MOOLA RD (PO BOX 82)

ASHGROVE QLD 4060

Two Life Members Jack Willmott and Jack Ramsdale were installed at the 2008 AGM. The award was made in recognition of these members unfailing dedication to the association and its undertakings.

At the 2009 AGM a posthumous Life Membership was awarded to Kevin Tresidder and accepted by Dianne and family.

Other Life Members who have served on past management committees or are still involved are: -

John Biddlestone [Deceased], Laurie McPherson [Deceased], Vin Reardon [Deceased], Barry Rowe [Deceased], Leon Fallon, Brian Fleming, Gerry Lavery, Kevin Law, Peter Law, Laurie Marshall and Leo Ramsdale OAM

NOT ONLY US

Jack Willmott was also honoured by the RSL when he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during the RSL State Conference. Jack is one of only seven recipients of this prestigious award. The committee of the Kyneton Sub-branch of the RSL recommended Jack for his untiring work to enhance the services offered to returned servicemen. Jack joined in 1946 and has served on the committee since except for a short break of seven years until 2005 when he again joined.

More details were carried in the Midland Express of July 22nd 2008 at page 16.

We also direct your attention to other pages of this site Deceased Old Boys and The Men who Shaped Our Lives