It is with sadness that we advise of the passing of Len Dalgleish, past member and Old Boy of the North Burleigh SLSC.
Len passed on Sunday 8th August 2010, aged 60 years. He had been battling Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, having been diagnosed in September 2009. He died peacefully at home in Scotland with his brother and past member, Ron Dalgleish by his side.
His funeral was held on Saturday 14th August in a small village called Bridge of Allen near Stirling in Scotland.
Having lived in Scotland for some years, Len was the University of Stirling's Professor of Decision Making, and he was honoured in the week prior to his death when he received the American Humane Association's highest honour for his work on child protection. The Vincent De Francis award, which has been awarded just 18 times in its 34 year history, recognises those with the vision and commitment to reach across disciplines to improve child welfare systems on a national level. This link will give you more information: News Releases - University of Stirling
During the 60th Anniversary Celebrations last year, Len contacted me having heard of our celebratory weekend. He was very proud of his time at the Club and shared this story with me:
"Hi Kylie
Len passed on Sunday 8th August 2010, aged 60 years. He had been battling Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, having been diagnosed in September 2009. He died peacefully at home in Scotland with his brother and past member, Ron Dalgleish by his side.
His funeral was held on Saturday 14th August in a small village called Bridge of Allen near Stirling in Scotland.
Having lived in Scotland for some years, Len was the University of Stirling's Professor of Decision Making, and he was honoured in the week prior to his death when he received the American Humane Association's highest honour for his work on child protection. The Vincent De Francis award, which has been awarded just 18 times in its 34 year history, recognises those with the vision and commitment to reach across disciplines to improve child welfare systems on a national level. This link will give you more information: News Releases - University of Stirling
During the 60th Anniversary Celebrations last year, Len contacted me having heard of our celebratory weekend. He was very proud of his time at the Club and shared this story with me:
"Hi Kylie
My brother Ron Dalgleish forwarded the information on the weekend to me.
I can't make it for 2 reasons - 1. I live in Scotland and 2. I am being treated for acute leukemia.
I have also sent the information onto my other brother James Dalgleish. James (or Jim) was a member in the late 1950's when he and a few of his mates would travel down from Toowoomba to stay in the old clubhouse. His nickname was Dogs (from Dogs leash). He paddled the double skis.
Ron was a member from the early 1960's and was in the boat crew. His nickname was Pups.
I did my bronze in 1965 but I remember the old clubhouse since my family used to rent a house on the North Burleigh Hill. I held a variety of positions in the late 1960's (membership was low), Club house director, Boat captain. I rowed in the Junior boats and in the senior boats. I had a bit of a break in the 1970's but I had done enough patrols to become an active reserve member. I renewed my interest in the club in about 1982/1983 when I was the Vice Captain of the club. My nickname was Young Pups, Little Dogs (early) and then just Dogs.
I have a few old annual reports from the 1960's including the 25th anniversary one. I am sure that you have a full set of annual reports but if you need them I will make mine available to you.
all the best with the weekend - and have a good time
Len"
Our condolences have been sent to his family and extend to all his friends back home in Australia.
Kylie Parmley
