Vale Past District Governor Tom Boyle

Rotarians and friends in D9820, who knew Past District Governor Tom Boyle, were deeply saddened by his death on 7^th October, 2016 at Latrobe Regional Hospital.  Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with Tom’s wife of 65 years, Mickey (Nancy) and all the family. 

 

It’s no secret that Tom absolutely loved Rotary and that it could bring people into a better place and assist others far less fortunate than ourselves.  Tom, through his dedication and service to Rotary became a highly esteemed and distinguished Rotarian.

 

In 1976 Tom was invited to join Rotary in Wangaratta where he became a member of the Rotary Club of Appin Park.  He came to Traralgon in 1980 as Headmaster of Liddiard Road Primary School and transferred at this time to RC Traralgon where he remained until he was called to Higher Service last week.  Tom served as President, Secretary three times, Treasurer once and was a Director five times.  Tom loved Rotary and the ability of like-minded people to be able to get together and make the World a better place.

 

In 1991 – 1992 Tom was District Governor with an International Theme of ‘Look Beyond Yourself’, a theme that resonated well with Tom as he lived the Rotary example of ‘Service Above Self’.  Tom was keen to ensure that Clubs were well managed and adhered to their Constitution and By Laws.  In 1995 Tom was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow for outstanding service and later received a higher level of that award.  As Tom evolved through Rotary, he became a wonderful and prolific source of knowledge which he happily passed on to younger, newer and experienced Rotarians, and for this, he will be dearly missed.

 

Tom will be affectionately remembered as a valuable friend and a truly ‘great Rotarian’.  Our thoughts are with Mickey who is unwell at this present time, we sincerely wish her good health in the future.