Wednesday, 22 February 2023

 Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:44): Sir Andrew Grimwade CBE was an extraordinary person who left his mark on life. Sometimes that mark was loud and bold but many times that mark was made quietly with minimal fuss. Andrew was admired as a chemical engineer, an Oxford-educated scientist, a businessman, an Angus cattle breeder and a philanthropist. He had an incredible intellect and a sharp mind and always had a twinkle in his eye. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his services to arts and the community in 1997. Three years later he was knighted for services to industry and commerce. The National Gallery of Victoria and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research benefited enormously from his decades of leadership, skill and experience. He chaired the Felton bequest committee. Retiring in Mansfield, he became active in the community and established the Beolite retirement village, serving as chair of the board. He was a patron of the Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society and a man of action who will be greatly missed, and I send my condolences to Marsha and his son Angus and family.