Death Notices

It is with a heavy heart I must advise all of the passing of two Dagaboys - Mark Ellement and Fred Duckworth.

 

Battling cancer with a fighting spirit Mark sadly passed away in Bulawayo on the 6^th, last Sunday morning, I understand he was surrounded by family and friends. Many of our older Dagaboys and those not resident in Zimbabwe will not have known Mark - I first met him in the early millennium when he was hunting for Matapula Safaris and only fairly recently learnt he was in the Department, mid 80’s for about a year - he resigned to go aboard a ship bound for the Antarctic. On Facebook (Dagaboys) there are many tributes to Mark from his colleagues, hunting associates and friends across the world -.he was held in high regard and loved by all.

Mark’s memorial service will be held at the Ellement’s home this Saturday (12^th) at 12.30. At this time of great sadness we reach out to Karen and the family - our thoughts and prayers are with you all, letters of condolences to markellement@gmail.com

 

I only recently heard that Fred Duckworth’s passed away in the Netherlands in his 80^th year on the 21^st of March; our deepest sympathies go to Elise, Fred’s wife and companion for many years. Fred was in the Department in the mid 70’s - his last posting was to Sinamatella. Elise’s needs our support - her address is international33@kpnplanet.nl. Rest in Peace Fred - Our thoughts and prayers are with you Elise.