LYALL, Douglas Grant (1927-2022)

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LYALL, Douglas Grant (1927-2022)

Son of Alan and Doris Lyall, Douglas boarded at The Geelong College in 1943. He came from Kerang, where his father worked for the local shire. Douglas undertook Form V and was involved in the Air Training Corps completing the proficiency certificate.

Following school, Douglas continued his air force training, studying to become a navigator. World War II ended before he completed the training, so he returned to Kerang then Heathcote and worked with the shire engineer. He studied civil engineering through RMIT, completing the qualification in 1950.

It was during his time at the shire where Douglas met his future wife, Faye. Together they have four children. The family initially lived in Heathcote where Douglas worked as a shire engineer. The family then moved to Frankston where they lived for many years.

Douglas passed away 3 August 2022 at Hillston, NSW, aged 95 years.

Sources: Bendigo Advertiser 6 August 2022, Pegasus, OGC 1940.