We regretfully received the news on Thursday evening (29/4/10) of the passing of Anne Swanson (Dodd), the mother of Terry & Daryl Swanson. Both boys are Ex-Olinda Ferny Creek Footballers/Officials going well back into the 1970s. Both boys also having sons who either are currently, or have represented Olinda Ferny Creek at Junior & Senior level.
Anne was born on the 2nd May, 1932. The Dodd's were one of Olinda's pioneering families going back to the start of the century. They were instrumental in the building of many of the areas most famous buildings. Included in these were the Log Cabin, now known as Kelly's Bar & Grill on the corner of Mt.Dandenong Tourist Rd & Ridge Rd in Mt.Dandenong.
Anne grew up in Olinda and spent her whole life in the hills. She was an Olinda Primary School student, worked on the farm for many years and was also working at the Skyhigh Observatory when it was first built. The Dodd family members can all be traced back in OFCFNC & OCC history right back to the formation years. Its fantastic that they are still represented in all our clubs so strongly today. Anne was also a long time supporter of the Melbourne FC. Although not attending games in recent years, she was still a keen supporter. It would have given her some great hope in recent weeks to see "The Mighty Dees" putting some wins on the board !
We wish to pass on our deepest condolensces to Terry, Daryl and all the extended Swanson & Dodd families. May she Rest In Peace.
Vale Anne Swanson !
Tim Scott
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