NCC chairman dies snorkelling
(CNS): McFarlane “Mac” Conolly (70), the chairman and original member of the National Conservation Council, died yesterday afternoon after getting into difficulties while snorkelling off Colliers Beach. The RCIPS said that officers were dispatched around 3:10pm following a report that someone was in distress on the shore off Austin Conolly Drive in East End.
McFarlane had been assisted back to shore by family and members of the public, who administered CPR until the emergency services arrived. He was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for the Department of Environment said that they had been informed of his death, but out of respect for his family, were not issuing any public statements at this time, except that he would be missed by the community and all who knew him. “We at the DoE are saddened and shocked by the loss, and our thoughts are with his family at this time,” the spokesperson added.
McFarlane was a keen conservation who worked hard on the NCC since its inception in 2014 to do all he could to preserve the natural resources of the Cayman Islands. The retired former banker was also very active in the community, helping out other retirees.
He was well known for his honesty, integrity, approachability and non-judgemental personality, with a willingness to share his time and knowledge and a belief that everyone can make a positive difference to make the world a better place.
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A better man would be difficult to find. RIP Mac. You were a great man of the highest integrity and kindness.
Mac’s memory will be a blessing to all who knew him.
Cayman has lost a real gentle giant. Always kind, caring , helping , with a big smile. RIP. Gonna miss you like crazy!
Mac is the most selfless, wonderful and kind person. A true pillar in the community and a treasure taken too soon. You will be missed by all who knew you, rest in peace Mac 😥
CNS the final paragraph of your report is an accurate and worthy tribute to Mr Conolly..
It was an honor to have served on committees with this decent and selfless Caymanian, a man who embodied all that every Caymanian should aspire to.
I just wish that those in power would be inspired by Mr Conolly’s example of service.
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A good man! RIP Mac Conolly
When it’s my time, I wish to either be doing the thing I loved, or asleep. Rest in peace.
Rest in Peace Mac!
God rest his soul, and deep condolences to his family. A good man.
Sad to see that sad sikko would thumbs down condolences..
I really want to believe in humanity on this issue and hope that the thumbs down are honest mistakes! I regularly read CNS on an ipad and my phone, scrolling with my thumbs! As a result I constantly unintentionally hit the ‘reply’ button or one of the thumbs buttons. While there is a cancel function for the reply, there is no such feature to undo the ‘thumbs’. Mr Mac was an exceptional human being, it was a distinct honour, privilege and pleasure to have served beside him. He is already missed.