Bryan Blaikie

Bryan Blaikie, who died on 5 July 2015, just three weeks short of his 81st birthday, attended the Grammar between 1947 and 1953. He lived in Bangor all his life and was well known, both for his sporting interests and his work.

When he left school, Bryan joined the McNeill Group, destination in those days for so many boys from the town. At the same time, he studied for Public Health qualifications. That led him into local government where he eventually became Director of Environmental Services for North Down Borough Council.

Bryan was a talented sportsman, a member of Ballyholme Youth Club, a badminton player, and later coach, with local clubs including Ballyholme Presbyterian and, above all, a golfer.

Bryan was a member of Bangor Golf Club. He joined in 1946 and for over 20 years played to a one handicap. He was a member of the squad that won the All-Ireland Senior Cup in 1981 and 1984. Bryan was the club’s matchplay champion five times and three
times strokeplay champion.

Inevitably he got involved in the administration and became Greens Convenor, Captain in 1996 and was a Trustee. To Margaret and all the family may we offer our sympathy.

Ian Alexander