Badger Creek Fire Brigade’s longest serving captain has died.
Raymond Ernest Frogley, known as Ray, passed away peacefully on Saturday 26 January at Bairnsdale, aged 73.
In a tribute, the captain, officers and firefighters of Badger Creek Fire Brigade said they were saddened Mr Frogley’s passing and that he’d served as captain for more than 30 years.
“He was also a respected firefighter, mentor and friend to all who knew him,” the tribute said.
“He will always be remembered at Badger Creek CFA.”
Mr Frogley was a husband to Jan, father and father-in-law to Kyle, Trina, Shane and Karen, and pop to Alex, Rhys (deceased), Jarrod, Matt and Luke.
A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at the Heritage Pioneers Chapel, 1416 Healesville-Kooweerup Road, Woori Yallock, on Monday 4 February at 10.30am. A private cremation will follow.
