St Albans stationmaster of 17 years, St Albans Historical Society founder and father of seven Tom Rigg has died.
Brimbank councillors observed a minute’s silence at last Tuesday’s council meeting in honour of the long-time St Albans resident, who died on April 5, aged 84. His death came three months after the death of his wife, Beryl.
The couple’s eldest child and only daughter Annette Harris said her father had a good sense of humour, an interest in history and a lifelong passion for railways.
He became Victoria’s youngest ever stationmaster when he was posted to Walpeup in the Mallee region. He was assigned to St Albans in 1971, remaining there for almost two decades.
His keen interest in history led him to form the St Albans Historical Society and he was the author of 10 books.
He leaves behind seven children – Annette Harris and Tom, Brendan, Chris, Philip, Kevin and Paul Rigg – and 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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