Anne Stanley (Werriwa, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I rise to advise that our community and the local Labor Party family lost a longstanding member when Mr Walter Edward Glynn passed away just before Christmas last year. Wal was 91 years old and had been married to his wonderful wife, Nel, for 70 years. Wal rose to the rank of major in the Australian Army, serving as a training officer in Malaya. After he was discharged, he continued his career in education, lecturing at the Sydney Institute of Education. Wal also served his community with distinction, spending eight years as a councillor on Campbelltown council. Wal was also heavily involved in his church and community charities.

I was privileged to be mentored by Mr Glynn. I found Wal's support while we were serving as councillors invaluable, especially when I first decided to run for Werriwa. He was always ready to let me know about any community issues, and helped me find solutions that were beneficial for our community as a whole. It's to his wonderful family that I send my sympathy: to his wife, Nel; to his children Anthony, Michael, Catherine, Gregory, Benard, Elizabeth, Monica, Jim and Lucy; and to his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you for letting him serve our community over so many years. Rest in peace, Wal.