FAA members were saddened once again, following the death of George Lilley another long serving member who died aged 83 on 12th July.
George was an Honorary member, having served for many years as Vice President and Treasurer, being very much involved with the FAA water when it was bequested through the Murdoch trustees to the people of Forres and Rafford. He had meetings with the trustees, solicitors and local councillors at that time to establish and manage the now FAA water.
George moved from the GPO to start a tackle shop business in Forres which he did for a number of years, before selling the business and moving to Marybank on the banks of the River Conon, where he was the Head Ghillie on the Fairburn and Coull Fishing’s for many years.
George retired back to Forres a few years ago, so that he could fish his beloved river Findhorn. Although George was able to perform the honour of opening the season at this year’s Opening Ceremony, unfortunately he was not in the best of health and did not fish this year, however he had a keen interest in the river and the club and was kept up to date by his neighbour and close friend of 55 years Lenny Nicol.
As a well-respected and knowledgeable angler, George will be sadly missed, not only by members of the club, but the many people who were fortunate to have spent time in his company on rivers throughout Scotland.
Our prayers and thoughts are with his son and grandchildren.
