Lae Chamber of Commerce President, Alan McLay, has passed away following a long battle with illness.
McLay passed away on January 3rd, 2018, aged 72, at the ANGAU Memorial Hospital in Lae, Morobe Province.
The Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) sent out an official announcement late yesterday afternoon of McLay’s passing.
McLay has been executive president of the LCCI for 22 years – from 1995 until his passing – and has served as Australian Honorary Consul in Lae from 2013 to 2017.
Born on January 16th, 1945, in Victoria, Australia, McLay travelled to PNG as a kiap and worked in several areas around the country.
In its announcement, the LCCI says the family will receive condolences and donations in kind at the family home at Cassowary Road Wagtail Street, river side or emails can be sent through the LCCI genetic email address on admin@lcci.org.pg
In lieu of donation, cash can be sent through to the McLay’s BSP account.
Account Name: Nellie McLay
Account Number: 1001255445
Bank: BSP
McLay is survived by his wife Nellie, son Alistair and daughter Kathryn.