It is with a great deal of sadness that we inform you that Trevor passed away on the 18th March 2011 after a long ordeal from from bowel cancer.
Trevor joined Cavaliers Club in the late 1960's and played a major role both in the development of our Club and in the development of State Fencing. For many years he held committee positions at both levels, taking particular interest in the development of safety standards with equipment and clothing. In 1995, he was made a Life Member of the Club, and in later years became a Life Member of WA Fencing Association. He was well-known throughout the Australian Fencing Federation as well, having passed a term as Vice President on that committee.
He was a particularly competitive fencer and a very keen supporter of tournaments at all levels. He realised that without a stronger level of government support, fencing in this state would never progress to its full potential and that our local fencers would always be disadvantaged within the Australian sphere. It was his dream to see better financial support for this sport to become a reality.
Trevor led an adventurous lifestyle in his youth - from training as a fighter pilot on aircraft carriers to working as a test pilot for experimental planes. His extraordinary sense of hand-eye coordination obviously translated very well into fencing - a sport in which he was able to participate during his duties in the Navy. As an engineer, he was always interested in a broad range of inventive ideas and enjoyed the challenge of an engineering problem.
We extend our sincere sympathy to Trevor's son, Andrew, his daughter-in-law Meredith and his grand-daughter, Charlotte. We also extend our sympathies to Jenny, Andrew's mother.
Trevor will be sadly missed by all of us that knew him
Trevor will be sadly missed by all of us that knew him
