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Update: Tributes to Jaime Mackay & Funeral Details
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23 May 2013
Please note the venue for there has been a slight change in plans following the service for Jaime's funeral. The celebration of Jaime's life will now be held at the Dungog Golf Club, Hanleys Creek Rd Dungog rather than the Dungog RSL.
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21st May 2013
FUNERAL DETAILS
Jaime Mackay's funeral will be held at 12.30pm this Friday 24th May at St Andrew's Presbyterian church, Dowling St, Dungog. A celebration of Jaime's life is to be held at the Dungog RSL, 100 Lord St, Dungog following the service.
TRIBUTES FLOW FOR JAIME MACKAY
Australia’s polo greats are among those mourning the death of Jaime Mackay.
Hall of Famers, former Australian captains, teammates and opponents are among many saddened by Jaime’s death.
Hall-of-Famer, Jim MacGinley described Jaime Mackay as “a thorough gentleman and decent man.” “I always enjoyed watching Jaime play, with or against me. He was a keen competitor and an excellent team player. Jaime was a very good friend who supported me through some difficult times.”
Former national coach Anto White said “Jaime was a wonderful horseman and a great player who always gave 100%. He gave a great deal to the game and will be sadly missed by us all.”
Former Australian captain Stuart Gilmore described Jaime as “a great general and his horsemanship was second to none. Jaime was a gentleman and a loving family man.”
If you would like to write your own tribute to Jaime Mackay please send your thoughts by email to suzie.ruse@australianpolo.com.au or fax to 02 9388 9793, by 9am this Thursday. The messages will be collated as a tribute from the polo community and given to the Mackay family by the APF President.
Click on the PDF attached above to see Jaime Mackay's Test Match appearances and Tournament & Trophy wins from the APF & NSWPA Archives.
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20th May 2013
It is with shock and profound sadness that the APF informs the polo community that Jaime Mackay died on Friday 17th May of a heart attack whilst in Byron Bay, aged 63. APF Delegate Ian McDuie described him as a great friend and huge supporter of polo and the players.
As the nephew of 10 goaler Bob Skene, Jaime followed in his family’s polo playing footsteps and held a handicap of 7 goals. Undoubtedly one of the best players Australia has ever seen, Jaime played and captained Australia in many test matches between 1974 and 1991 with fellow players such as Richard Walker, Sinclair Hill, Jim MacGinley, Ross McGilvray, Jim Gilmore and Stuart Gilmore. In 1980 he played in the 34 goal Rest of the World team which beat a 32 goal England team in the Coronation Cup by 6 - 4; Jaime received the Most Valuable Player award.
Jaime owned Cangon Stud and bred many magnificent horses, both polo ponies and race horses. At the Australian Polo Hall of Fame inaugural dinner on 28th March this year, Jaime was presented with awards for two remarkable Mackay ponies ‘Castinette’ and ‘Panzer’.
He was President of the Wirragulla Polo Club which he reinvigorated in the 1980’s to make it the active club it is today. He was a Director of NSW Polo Association for many years and held the position of Vice-President, where he was responsible for initiating disciplinary policies.
Jaime was the devoted husband to Jenny and proud father of Jock and Catriona, son-in-law Royston and grandson Jack. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Mackay family upon this untimely loss.
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