Eulogy delivered at the funeral of Ernest William Quine Cleator (Ernie Cleator) by Anne Craine, Laxey Methodist Church
Date(s): 18 October 2019
Creator(s): Craine, Anne
Scope & Content: Anne Craine (Patron of the Isle of Man Family History Society) recalls Ernie's upbringing in Laxey, his education, marriage to Gillian Cain, early family life, career and role as union rep on the Government Officers' Association. She explains his role dealing with Manx Millennium correspondence together with Nigel Crowe and Noreen Cottier and his part in the founding of the Isle of Man Family History Society. She also recalls Ernie's contact with Charles Kerruish, Speaker of the House of Keys, lobbying to have written petitions presented at Tynwald Hill. Ernie's involvement with the Manx Workshop for the Disabled, World Manx Association, North American Manx Association, Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust, Peel Rugby Club, Isle of Man Rugby Federation and Manx Rating and Valuation Tribunal are all mentioned.
For the iIllustrated order of service for service of thanksgiving for the life of Ernie Cleator held at Laxey Methodist Church see MS 14683.
Language: English
Extent: 12 pages (6 sheets)
Item name: text of eulogy
Collection: Manuscript Archive
Level: ITEM
ID number: MS 14682
Record class: Private
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