Dear Scheyvillians, Les Boag has sent the email below announcing the passing of Peter William Commerford (4/68).
Another very sad loss.
Frank Miller.
National Chairman, OTU Association
Subject: Vale: PETER WILLIAM COMMERFORD 4/68
Dear All,
Peter passed away peacefully at 12.15pm yesterday, Sunday 3 May 2020, with his wife Carolyn and his daughter Bridie by his side.
Peter was a proud OTU graduate of Class 4/68. He served as a Platoon Commander in South Vietnam from 4 Nov 69 to 29 Oct 70 – firstly with 1ARU, then 5 RAR and finally 7 RAR. Since his 40s Peter suffered from Huntington’s disease. Until 9 January this year he was being cared for by Carolyn and living in their home in Drummoyne. With the care and help of his daughter Bridie he was able to join the 4/68 reunion in 2013. Sadly Peter’s condition worsened to the extent that he was no longer able to move himself nor talk and Carolyn could no longer manage his support. Thus, Peter had to be moved into Ferndale Gardens Nursing Home in Mortdale NSW. I visited Pete there on 16 march 2020.
Carolyn has advised: It was so wonderful you were able to visit him as the Nursing Home was locking down. We had not seen him in person after lockdown until his final day although we were fortunate to have a relative working there who face timed him most days. Not sure when his funeral will be but it is only for immediate family at this time.
Carolyn’s address is: 72 Gipps Street, Drummoyne NSW 2047
Remembering a fine officer and a true gentleman – RIP Peter Commerford
Les
Les Boag 4/68