George 'Geordie' Clark 1945 - 2010
George, known to many as Geordie, died 21st April 2010 following a short illness.
George was a lifelong club member and served on committee and as club treasurer for many years, providing stability, continuity, local knowledge, enthusiasm and encouragement to all who worked alongside him for the benefit of Lamington & District Angling Improvement Association and the Clyde.
George could be seen almost every day on the river, and was always delighted to stop and talk about fishing in general, and fly fishing for wild brown trout in particular – it can be said that he had Clyde Water running in his veins. He was generous with his time and expertise, happy to pass on tips and knowledge to beginners and experienced anglers alike. Many times he’d go home with his fly box lighter, happy to have helped a struggling angler to catch trout.
His commitment to educating the next generation of anglers was demonstrated in his support for the Clyde in the Classroom project run by Clyde River Foundation, who will benefit from the retiring collection held following his funeral.
He was passionate in his defence of the river, and over the last year, worked unstintingly as a founder member of CRAG (Clyde River Action Group) against a proposal for a sand and gravel quarry at Overburns, Lamington. His knowledge of the river environment and ecology was greatly appreciated and valued by all who served with him on the action group committee, and he will be sorely missed.
George’s greatest pleasure was reserved for his family – his wife of 41 years, Nancy, daughters Joanne, Lorna and Rebecca, and his grandchildren Logan, Lyle, Louis, Olivia, and twins Ava and Freya.
The Clyde has lost a great champion, and I have lost a good friend.
M Martin (Sec), L&DAIA