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Lion Bernie Barron
Lions Club of Grafton
Bernie passed away on Saturday 19th July 2008.
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VALE, LION BERNIE BARRON
Lion Bernie Barron excelled as a Lion in every aspect
of his life. Since moving to Grafton over 37 years ago he was
committed to servicing community needs and to helping others. Bernie
worked tirelessly for the Grafton community as a Lion for over 38
years before moving to Grafton, previously in Toowoomba and
Biderston Qld.; Virtually all of his working life Lion Bernie gave
of himself to the community, some of his past roles and awards
included:
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Twice President of The Lions
Club of Grafton for 5 years, member for 38 years,
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In 1981 Bernie was awarded the
Grafton “Citizen of the Year”.
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Award given by Lions
International the “Melvin Jones Fellowship”
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2007 Bernie was Awarded the
“Paul Harris Award” the highest Award given by Rotary.
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2009 Bernie was inducted into
the “Lions Hall of Fame”, a well earned and deserved
recognition for the hours of dedication and work that he did for
others less fortunate than himself.
Bernie’s dedication and commitment to volunteer’s
services and to worthy causes is an example to others. He was always
available to lend a hand and to assist people in need every time.
The word No was not in Bernie’s vocabulary. Helping raise funds for
emergency appeals, people in need, such as a humidity crib, a
birthing bed, patient chairs, Toys for the Children’s Ward and Renal
equipment for the Grafton Base and Maclean Hospitals the list goes
on and on. Bernie was the instigator of the first Wheelchair Taxi in
Grafton, he personally sent two disadvantaged children from the
Cowper Homes to Lake Keepit Camp each year. Organiser of the annual
“Lions Youth of the Year Quest” his contribution to the
community was wide spread and did not favour one group or
organisation, he gave himself willingly and freely to assist those
as and when required without question or thought. Bernie was a
stalwart and a tireless worker for our community who will be sadly
missed.
Other hats Bernie wore were:
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Chairman of the Clarence
Valley Transport Committee for 10 years
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President of the Clarence
Valley Club
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Grafton Access committee
member
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Area Chairman of the National
Heart Foundation
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President of the Grafton
Bowling Club
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Patron of the Grafton Amateur
Swimming and Life Saving Club
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Instigated the Grafton Radio
Taxis Wheel Chair Vehicle
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