Ron Clifton dies

Community activist Mr Ron Clifton passed away on Friday, June 4, aged 73.

The man credited with saving the wetlands near Everglades golf course, Woy Woy, died after a heart attack.

At Gosford Council's meeting on June 8, mayor Cr Malcolm Brooks called for one minute of silence as a mark of respect for Mr Clifton who he said had been dedicated to the Central Coast community.

He paid tribute to Mr Clifton and his works for the community.

"Ron Clifton's enduring interests were the quality of life for all people and the character of the built-up natural environment of Gosford City," he said.

"He sought to advance these purposes by being a long time member and office bearer in the Labor Party, promoting these purposes from these positions."

Another interest was local government.

"He was a long time activist in the Ettalong Ratepayers' Association," he said.

Mr Clifton was an officer and member of the Combined Progress Association of Gosford District, including 22 years as secretary.

He was also a long-time member of a number of Gosford Council's committees including the Catchment Management Sunset Committee, the Brisbane Water Plan of Management Committee, the Brisbane Water Area Wetlands Committee, the Coastal Lagoon Management (CLP) Committee, the Traffic Committee, and the Ettalong CBD committee.

Mr Clifton's funeral was held on Friday, June 11, at Sacred Heart church in Umina.

Letter, June 8 Heather McKenzie