VALE BRUCE DALTON
Sadly, I am delivering the news of the death of Old Colleague Bruce Dalton. Bruce passed away on Saturday 21st May after a period of illness. He would have turned 83 on Monday
A product of Christian Brothers Rose Bay, Bruce joined the Colleagues in 1958. He played open side breakaway in the Kentwell Cup for four years (three premierships) also a Subbies rep in 1959 and 1960. He is regarded among the best back rowers that have played for the club. A quiet achiever
whose deeds on the field did all his talking for him. Bruce confirmed his form at Colleagues by journeying across the creek playing with high distinction with the Easts Beasts and later three caps for N.S.W.
Bruce was a rugby man through and through. From Colleagues to Easts then Dundas Rugby then Hornsby. At each stage playing at the highest level then being involved in long coaching stints.
Bruce exemplifies what many of us know, that the game Rugby is special and no surprise that it can become a big part your life.
He was also an exemplar in how he was prepared to give back to the game.
Sending thoughts and sympathies from the Colleagues family to the Dalton family and friends.
Service Details as follows
11.00am Friday 3rd June
Chapel Garden at Castlebrook Memorial Park
712-746 Windsor Rd Rouse Hill
Followed by a graveside service at 12.00
Then Pennant Hills Bowling Club at 2.00pm
RSVP please to Fred Murdoch
sylviarm@optusnet.com.au
0437 845793
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