"He suffered several heart
attacks which he believed to be indigestion. He was sent home after
hospitalisation, only to have another heart attack and transported
to Penrith Hospital where he was put into an induced coma for 10
days. After which he had lost many everyday body movements
along with very low heart function. He died in hospital at 3.30pm on
13 August 2005"He was cremated at Castlebrook Crematorium and his
ashes will be placed at the end of the runway at RAAF Base Richmond,
NSW
Info supplied by:
Darren Quinn (Darryl's Son)
Darrel "Mergatroyd" Quinn passed away on Saturday 13th August
following a heart attack. I was informed last night by Titch
Harrington, who received a phone call from Merg's wife Kay. At the
moment I have no further information. I'm sure our deepest sympathy
goes to the family at the loss of Merg, a "Gentle Giant" who
wouldn't harm a flea.
John Monkhouse
Mergatroyd a trusted friend and work mate.
Vale ole buddy,
Al Ely
Having read of Mergs passing I sat in shock for a while.
He was one of my instructors at Wagga in the late 70,s, I visited
his home near Richmond, then was reunited with him when he was
employed as a civvie at 1CAMD in 1995, A lot of people never new he
was a gunnie, but I remember him well and he was a mentor to me.
RIP old buddy
Grant Woodcock
