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Dec 6, 2019 · TRIBUTE has been paid following the death of Ian McCrorie who was much-loved and highly-regarded in many aspects of life in Inverclyde including education, music, Clyde ferries and steamers and the church. Mr McCrorie, who taught chemistry and was assistant rector at Greenock Academy, was 78 years old and lived in Greenock all his life.
Jun 15, 2012 · Ian’s father taught Primary 7 at Greenock Academy until 1951. Ian was a pupil there from 1946 till 1959 (in the Nelson Street building) in both primary and secondary departments. He was Head Boy of the school in session 1958-59. School Career. There were three paths which Ian’s career could have taken. He always wanted to become a teacher.
Jun 26, 2018 · Former depute rector Ian McCrorie had realised it was half a century since the opening of the Madeira Street building, the ‘new’ school, and suggested an event be held to observe the date.
Dec 21, 2019 · Obituaries. Obituary: Ian McCrorie, Inspirational teacher, accomplished musician and Clyde Steamer enthusiast. Ian McCrorie, teacher, chorus master and Clyde maritime historian. Born: 6 May,...
Jan 4, 2020 · Died: December 5, 2019. IAN McCrorie, who has died aged 78, is not in Wikipedia’s list of famous people from Greenock, but it cannot be disputed that he gave more to the town than many who are...
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Dec 5, 2019 · Died: December 5, 2019. IAN MCCRORIE, who has died aged 78, is not in Wikipedia’s list of famous people from Greenock, but it cannot be disputed he gave more to the town than many who are on the list ever did. He spent most of his life in and around Greenock Academy.
Dec 25, 2019 · Ian McCrorie, who taught chemistry and was assistant rector at Greenock Academy, passed away peacefully on December 5 at Ardgowan Hospice at the age of 78. Ian was born in Union Street, Greenock, on May 6, 1941, the night of the Greenock Blitz, and lived all his life in the town.
