View Record Number 158

View Record Number 158 - Mr. Donald Roderick Steele

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Name:Mr. Donald Roderick Steele
DOD:18/09/1984
Age:45
Address:Grianaig
Garryhallie
South Uist
Place of death:At sea
Date of funeral:21/09/1984
Funeral Location:St. Peter's RC Church, Daliburgh
Presider:Canon John MacLean
Occupation:Fisherman
Additional Info:"Mr. Steele of Garryhallie died suddenly on board his fishing boat 'Veronica' as it was approaching Orosay. His brother and nephew, both Roderick, were with him at the time. His death came as a hard blow to his wife Jessie and young family and his immediate relatives and indeed to the island as a whole where he was well known and respected through his fishing activities and his involvement in sport, (football, badminton, highland games) and other community projects. He will be sorely missed." (Written by Canon John MacLean in 1984)
Lair Number:564
Section:10
Gravestone Inscription:Treasured Forever the Memories of
Donald Roderick Steele
Garryhallie
Died 18th September 1984
Aged 45 Years
A Loving Father
and Beloved Husband of
Jessie Lindsay
RIP
"Our Lady Of The Isles Pray For Him"


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Relatives

Mr. Iain Steele (Brother) (deceased) view record.

Mr. Donald Steele (Father) (deceased) view record.

Mrs. Mary Steele (Mother) (deceased) view record.

Mrs. Anne MacLellan (Sister) (deceased) view record.