DEATHS

W. T. Morrow

ON November 30, 2009, William Terence Morrow, BVM&S, DBR, MRCVS, of Elagh, 12a Killaire Road, Bangor, County Down. Mr Morrow qualified from Edinburgh in 1957.

Des Thompson, Ron Martin, Norma Bailie and Craig Reilly write: We wish to pay tribute to Terence Morrow, a remarkable man. A real character, and genuine people person, his booming laugh and ready wit enlivened any conversation. He had a tale for every occasion and an amazing recall of anecdote. He was the son of a dairy farmer, and shared a passionate interest in racehorses with his late father, a love the family are sure was pivotal in Terence's decision to leave the farm and enter the veterinary profession.

A keen sportsman, he played his customary position as scrum half throughout his time at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, despite sprouting from a modest 5'8" in first year to his full 6'4" and becoming the tallest player on the team!

After he qualified, in 1957, he began his career in practice initially in the Gould practice in Southampton, and then in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. This was followed by a period in Malawi. On return from Africa to Northern Ireland, he became deputy Belfast City veterinarian, working alongside another notable but now sadly deceased public health expert, Joe Gracey, and shared responsibility for Belfast Zoo. During an interview for the city council, Terence met Pat Montgomery, and after a whirlwind romance they were married and moved to Bangor, County Down. In 1972, together they set up and developed Cedarmount Veterinary Clinic. Terence spent a considerable amount of his time tending to farm stock, and returning to the clinic for evening surgery. Living at the practice, the family was able to spend time with the small animal clients, and also with the farmers who called regularly. It was a genuine family affair! Sadly, early in his practice career tragedy struck when he lost his 14-year-old son in a traffic accident....