Vale Bernie Gregory - Teacher, Author, and Dad

[FenceFurniture]

With distressing sadness I announce the passing of Bernie Gregory last Tuesday 20th January 2015, aged 86.

I'm posting this on the board is because there would be a reasonable number of Sydney and NSW members who may have had contact with him at some stage of their lives.

This would include anyone who attended the following Primary Schools:
Bungambil Public 1948 - 1949
Murrumburrah Central 1949 - 1954
Marrickville Public 1955 - 1960
Sylvania Public 1961
Miranda Public 1962 - 1964
Heathcote Public 1965 - 1969
Panania Public 1970 - 1982
Bangor Public 1983 - 1988

Anyone who studied with the Effective Social Studies text books may recall the author J.B. Gregory.

After retiring from teaching in 1988 he went to be a representative for the NSW Teachers CU, and then to Bridges Financial Services. He conducted retirement planning seminars for teachers all across NSW, so there may be some teachers out there who came across him at one of his seminars in the period 1989 - 2003.

For those who may have an interest, I have attached the eulogy that I'll be reading (with great difficulty) at his funeral in Coffs Harbour next Tuesday 27th January.


It would be great to hear from anyone who knew him under his various hats.

[chambezio]

Brett I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you today. I don't think we are ever ready for news like that. You will have him forever in your mind and that will never be erased.

[NCArcher]

I'd also like to offer my condolences Brett.
A very moving eulogy. I'm certain he would have been as proud of you as you obviously are of him.

[Sawdust Maker]

My condolences

[wolften]

Such a very difficult time Brett, thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Pac man]

My condolences.
Well written words which I am sure you will speak well.

[cava]

Condolences Brett. Our thoughts are with you.

[Simplicity]

Condolences Brett
My thoughts to are with you and your family

[Nanigai]

Our thoughts are with you Brett.
Obviously there existed a special bond between you and your dad which will endure forever.
I am sure you will find the strength on the day to provide him with a fitting sendoff.
Ian

[Dengue]

What NCArcher said Brett. Eloquent, yet simply said with feeling

[aussiepens]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

John

[artme]

My condolences Brett. A sad time for you and your family.

I certainly remember using that Social Studies text!!

[Cliff Rogers]

Bugger, thoughts are with you and your family

[ozhunter]

Our condolences to you and your family, mate.

[Bushmiller]

Brett

I have already expressed my condolences elsewhere, but I have only just read your eulogy. Clearly your dad was a remarkable person. I am amused by your acknowledgement of how you have become like him :) . It is perhaps the greatest compliment in itself. However, you missed one trait you clearly inherited: Eloquence.

Regards
Paul