Friday 22 December 2023

Incoming Mail, Ryder Cheshire, Doug Parry, Lorna Fitch

Ryder Cheshire Donation
- our support for Ryder Cheshire's humanitarian work is well documented, and Christmas seemed an appropriate time for a special contribution.
We asked the organisation to identify a project we might be able to donate to. Thanks to a generous donation from one of our members we were able to increase this year's contribution to A$1500. 
Ryder Cheshire advised that Klibur Domin, their humanitarian venture in Timor Leste,  was in need of a new microscope for their TB lab, and A$1500 would  meet that need.
As we write, that donation is being organised along with a A$500 donation to Legacy. 

Doug Parry - Doug's passing back in May 2023 didn't escape the notice of one of his carers. Danny has left this note on our website - 

"Not sure if I fit into the category of Friendsofoddbods.com
I helped look after Doug while he was residing at Lynden Aged Care, I always found Doug very good to sit n talk with, he was very knowledgeable n inspiring, Doug put with a lot n rarely complained, he was always a pleasure to be around,
I hope him n Mable are kicking back enjoying yourselves
Regards - Danny "

Odd Bod Ron Fitch's book, "Recollections – A Lancaster Bomber Crew 55 Years On" caught the attention of a book collector in the UK. This collector had read about Ron's book in the bibliography of another book, but couldn't track down a copy. A friend wrote to us asking if we could help. We contacted Ron's wife, Lorna Fitch, who will be remembered by members as a regular attendee at Odd Bod functions, and custodian of our Birthday Card program for many years. Lorna was able to provide a copy of Ron's book which was successfully mailed to the UK, much to the delight of the recipient.


Greg & Sue Smith recently enjoyed a visit to Lorna Fitch to collect a copy of Ron Fitch's book.











 

Tuesday 5 December 2023

Vale Norman Clarence (Norm) Dobbie

 

Norm Dobbie, Life Subscription Member of the Odd Bods, and former Committee Member has passed just short of his 100th Birthday.

Norm was a Navigator in 462 Squadron RAAF, specifically Halifax III, NA-240, Z5-V. He was born in Caulfield, enlisted on 29th December 1942 in Melbourne, and discharged on 29th August 1946. 

Norm was a Committee Member of the Odd Bods from 2001-2011, and along with Jack Elliott, a key organizer of the November Luncheon, later called the “Ladies Luncheon”.

Our condolences to Gai and family.


COMMENTS:

Anonymous5 December 2023 at 13:02

Lest we Forget🦘🇦🇺

Anonymous5 December 2023 at 19:18

Rest In Peace. Lest We Forget

Anonymous6 December 2023 at 09:16

Another brave airman gone but not forgotten, rest in peace Norm.


ANZAC March 2005



Norm Dobbie - Front Left