Category Archives: Obituaries

Late Theodore Yach

Just heard about Theo’s tragic and untimely passing – his level of fitness and dedication was amazing and an inspiration to all who knew him.

Please pass on the deepest condolences of SA and CG Masters Water Polo to his family and friends   –  may he Rest In Peace.


Neville Clarence

Chairman SA Masters Waterpolo

Late Peter Otto

Another bit of sad news – Peter Otto of Florida (7 Masters) also passed away recently after suffering a heart attack at a relatively young age.

Condolences to Peter’s family and friends from the SA Masters Waterpolo fraternity.

Regards
Neville Clarence

Late Allan Duggan

Hi all ,

It is with sadness that I advise you of the untimely passing of Allan Duggan this morning

For those who know Alan,s family and friends , please pass on the condolences and commiserations of the South African and Gauteng Masters Water Polo fraternity

I am sure Alan will be missed by all

Regards,
Neville Clarence

Late John Green

It is indeed sad to notify you that John Green, a Jock and Masters player over many years, passed away yesterday. John played more than 10 Masters Tournaments and represented the WP Jocks for many years. John will be sorely missed by the team and waterpolo playing fraternity.

Please keep John’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

Regards

Justin Hughes
Jocks (+55 Masters)

Late James Hunter (Jocks 55+)

Hi Justin

Sad news indeed.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and his team team mates. You are all in our prayers.

On behalf of the SA Masters community, please convey our deepest sympathies to the family.

RIP James. Till we meet again.

Cheers

Ian

On 26 June 2017 at 19:54, Justin Hughes (JH) <justinh@openserve.co.za> wrote:

Hi Ian

I received news today that James Hunter passed away yesterday afternoon. I will give you more information to share with the Master’s community once I receive it but thought that I should let you know.

We need to keep his family Tracey, Jordan and Courtney in our prayers.

Regards

Justin Hughes (Jocks +55)

Late Trevor Vaughn

Some bad news. Trevor Vaughn died 28 December 2015 of a massive heart attack after a Surf-Ski race in St Francis.

We will all miss that smile and laugh around the pool.

On behalf of all SA Masters players, we express our deepest sympathies to Trevor’s family.

RIP

Late James Pillan

Just got an SMS from Dudley Prentice advising that James passed away last night (25 September 2015)  at 10pm.
James was a stalwart of Eastern Transvaal / Eastern Gauteng and played many games for them at Provincial level. He was a tough enforcer and many players will recall their encounters with him.
Our thought and prayers are with Ann and her children.
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Hi all ,

Sad news  !

James was a regular at Masters with Easterns before a work accident some years ago left him unable to play again – a gentle giant and a gentleman to boot

Ian , please pass on the condolences of all Masters players countrywide , who  knew and played with or against James , to his  family and friends.

Regards , Neville.

Gregg “Ginger” Anderson

It is with great sadness and regret that I inform you all that Gregg Anderson passed on tragically over the week-end.

Gregg , as you all know , was a fantastic Keeper , emulating his father ( the great Ginger Anderson ) , and was a regular with Jeppe at the Masters Nationals.

Our thoughts are with Gregg’s family through this terrible time.

Neville Clarence
Chairman
SA Masters |Water Polo

 

Anthony Browne

Death notice in Star – 9 July 2014 — Browne- Anthony Steven.

It looks like our Anthony — he was at the first Quarry tournament and left early saying he was not feeling too well and it turned out to be stomach cancer . If so ,then we have lost another Jeppe Polo player– Bryan would have been the first to advise everyone.He did speak to Bryan some months ago when he and I were arranging the sides for the Durbs tournament and Anthony said he would be available. I will phone Tony C as I do not have his address.
May he rest in peace and say a silent prayer! !!

Bryan Priestman

It is with great sadness that we were informed of the passing away of Bryan Priestman.
Recently Bryan was playing for the Jolly Roger Old Dodgers in the older league at Masters and his contributions to the team will be sorely missed.
Details are sketchy at the moment and once more information is available, the details will be communicated.
Our thoughts and prayers go out the family and friends.
May Bryan rest in peace.