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Vale Bill Loftus

Postby Joe Vella » Sat 11 Jul 2015 4:59 pm

Sadly Bill passed away early hours of this morning after a long illness, in Penrith hospital. He is survived by his wife Pat, son Garry, daughter Kelly and their children.

Bill was a prominent trailer and judge,Winner of three Retrieving Nationals and two Obedience Nationals with his Hall of Fame dog RTCH Kaemajae Tammy.

Bill has been inducted into the Retrieving Hall of Fame in the category Prominent Person.

Bill has introduced and mentored many newcomers to the sport of retrieving and was a member of the NSW Retrieving and Field Trial committee, Bill also represented NSW at ANKC Retrieving and Field Trial committee.

Bill's funeral will be held at Crematorium, Pinegrove Cemetery at Minchinbury on Friday 17th at 11.30 am

Bill has been a great friend to Jane, myself and our family and will be sadly missed, may he Rest In Peace.
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Re: Vale Bill Loftus

Postby Gareth Tawton » Sat 11 Jul 2015 9:07 pm

Rest in Peace Bill,

I certainly won't forget Bill, his dogs Touch and Tammy and his dirty old Akubra hat.

Unfortunately we won't make it to the funeral Joe. please pass our condolences on to Pat.

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Re: Vale Bill Loftus

Postby Amand Golle » Mon 13 Jul 2015 2:38 pm

Bill Loftus was a roll-model to many in the retrieving world, certainly to us.
His enthusiastic and sometimes unique way of competing successfully with his wonderful Lab Tammy was always great to watch.

To his wife Pat and family we offer our condolences.
Bill may you Rest In Peace.

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