A fine man who served nobly

The passing of James George Felton, volunteer fireman, neighbourhood watch coordinator, Telecom linesman and Justice of The Peace, brings to mind memories of a fine man who served his community nobly.

Many of his sons followed in his footsteps and served in the volunteer fire brigade at Woy Woy.

They battled the terrible bush fires of the 70s and 80s.

I can recall the heroism of his sons, Peter and Noel, when they attended a chemical tanker explosion in The Boulevarde at Woy Woy.

They handled the situation coolly and waited till retardant became available from Gosford.

There were no casualties.

Indeed a great family who served our community well.

Vale, Jim Felton.

Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy