YORK CITY ROWING CLUB

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It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of George Lane, our club President.  George was amongst friends at the Clubs Annual Dinner on 9th November, when he collapsed.
George had been a member of our club for many many years and was in his mid eighties – more tributes will be paid to George over the following few days. Our condolences are extended to his family.
It was George’s style that he would want us the celebrate the Clubs achievements and camaraderie at  our Annual Dinner and therefore we will publish our usual photographic coverage of the Dinner – this year dedicating it to George Lane in memory and thanks for the help and support of a fine man who will be greatly missed

 

The Pictures of the Dinner - click here!
(This is a very large file but is well worth waiting for !!)
(New feature this year - before and after pictures)

George's funeral took place at St Michael Le Belfrey Church, at 2.30 pm, on Tuesday, November 19th, followed by private cremation. Many club members were in attendance and fitting and sincere tributes were paid to a warmly respected gentleman who was one of the Club's most loyal members.
R.I.P.

George Lane Tributes
Evening Press

George Lane - President York City Rowing Club  1985 - 2002

 

From The Yorkshire Evening Press 14th November 2002

LANE George William Towler Suddenly, on November 9th, aged 86 years, loving husband of the late Joan, dear father of Tony, father-in-law of Olga, also a much loved grandpa and great-grandpa. Funeral Service to take place at St Michael Le Belfrey Church, at 2.30 pm, on Tuesday, November 19th, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to St Leonards Hospice.

 

From The Yorkshire Evening Press 11th November 2002

Rowing president dies at club's dinner

by Evening Press reporter

THE president of York City Rowing Club has died at the age of 86, after collapsing at the annual dinner.

George Lane was among more than 100 diners at the black tie event at the Merchant Taylors' Hall on Saturday night, when he collapsed.

A Club spokesman praised paramedics who were at the scene in minutes and worked hard, but in vain, to save Mr Lane.

He said club members were upset and shocked at his death, but decided Mr Lane would not have wanted it to prevent them celebrating the club's achievements and the dinner went ahead after a silence and prayers.

He said photographs of the dinner would be put on their website,www.york-city-rowing-club.co.uk, dedicated to Mr Lane's memory.

"He was a fine man who will be greatly missed."

Mr Lane, a widower who leaves a son, Tony, lived in Precentor's Court, near York Minster

He said Mr Lane had joined the club in 1935 and rowed until after the war, and had subsequently been treasurer twice, and also wine steward, before becoming president in 1985, serving in the post for 17 years.

He had been a quantity surveyor before his retirement. During the war, he served as a captain in York's civil defence, dealing with air raids on the city.

He added that Mr Lane's death came only a week before the club was to be involved next Sunday in a major race up the Ouse from Bishopthorpe Palace, the York Small Boats Head, which would involve 400 competitors.