Obituary Notices for George Pryde and Bob Grant

Obituary Notice for Bob Grant

It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Bob Grant on 10 December 2009. Bob had been suffering from cancer and had recently come out of hospital. Bob was an ASV member for many years and produced a large and consistent body of work. His specialty was Mt. Gambier limestone, working within the format of the largest standard building block. Within its parameters, he composed a wide range of imaginative, balanced, expressive and beautifully carved works which frequently were sold to enthusiastic purchasers. He demonstrated carving at MIFGS on a number of occasions and was ASV publicity officer for several years, being the first to properly utilise the new computer and email technology for the purpose.
Bob was a delightful, happy, friendly, helpful and smiling member and friend and we will miss his many attributes and cheerful face. Our sympathies go to Wendy, his great supporter, and to his family.

..Michael Meszaros

Obituary Notice for George Pryde
25/9/1916 – 16/7/2009

We were saddened to learn of the passing of George Pryde. George and his wife, Mabel, were members of the ASV from the early 1950‟s and he remained active until the late 90‟s, when he became ill and moved to Adelaide.
He produced a considerable body of work in the 50‟s and 60‟s, having several one man shows. He stopped sculpting in the 70‟s and became active in the ASV administration, being Treasurer for 25 years. Following the death of his wife, George provided the Annual Exhibition “Mabel Pryde Memorial Prize”, from 1990 to 2003, in memory of her contribution to the Arts. George‟s final activity at the ASV was the combined role of President, Treasurer and Exhibition Co-ordinator! He was made an Honorary Life Member and is well remembered for his enormous contribution to the development of the ASV and his unique gravelly voice.

Bob and Wendy Grant, and Michael Meszaros