Arlene McLean

Arlene McLean

Sadly Arlene Mclean, a founder coach of WaldenJNR passed away last Friday (5th July 2024)

Some of you would not have known Arlene, but in short, she was an absolute rock of the club. She put so much effort into supporting, assisting, coaching and competing with and for the club.

When the junior section of the club was formed in April 2009, her daughter Megan was one of the original 18 junior members and Arlene immediately volunteered to help taking on the Club Welfare Officer role and becoming a coach. Over the next 10 years she took on many club roles but mainly as the Group S Head Coach, whilst her husband Donald would open and set up the Friends pool every Saturday morning before he walked their dog.

Her warmth and encouragement to our young athletes ensured that they all stayed as active members until they finished school – a key club goal.

Arlene was a wonderful women, always active and supportive despite her ongoing cancer treatment.

We miss her, but will remember her great contribution to our club and our lives.

Our fondest thoughts are with Donald and Megan.