March 9, 2016
March 9, 2016
RIP
This memorial website was created in memory of Don Whitworth, founder of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Limited (CMCA). Don passed away on March 9, 2015 and has left behind an incredible legacy. We will remember him always.
Tributes
Leave a tribute
March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015
What a real gentleman we have lost he did so much for the motor home community He will be sadly missed by all who knew him or ever had the chance to personally meet him . Our condolences to Erica and his family He will never be forgotten through the legacy he has left us all
Alan & Margaret Harris. Q12017
Alan & Margaret Harris. Q12017
March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015
The Committee and all the members of the Mount Lofty Bushies would like to offer our condolences to Erica,your family and friends on the sad passing of Don on Monday 9 March 2015.
We felt a great sense of loss when we heard of his passing on Monday.
We will remember Don as a vibrant founding member of the CMCA whose love of travelling with friends, grew to the forming of the CMCA with 100 chapters Australia wide since its inception in 1986.
His early vision for future travel in Campervans, Motorhomes and
Caravans expanded over the years with the formation of chapters which
grew to be the large family it is today, travelling the highways and byways of Australia.
Don’s legacy will live on through The Chapters, The Wanderer, The CMCA Website, the Rallies, the happy hours and the thousands of members who travel around our country together, enjoying the freedom of the open road, camping together and sharing the stories of their journeys around the campfire at the end of the day.
"Vale Don", and happy travelling on the highways throughout eternity.
Kindest Regards, Committee and members of the Mount Lofty Bushies Chapter, South Australia.
We felt a great sense of loss when we heard of his passing on Monday.
We will remember Don as a vibrant founding member of the CMCA whose love of travelling with friends, grew to the forming of the CMCA with 100 chapters Australia wide since its inception in 1986.
His early vision for future travel in Campervans, Motorhomes and
Caravans expanded over the years with the formation of chapters which
grew to be the large family it is today, travelling the highways and byways of Australia.
Don’s legacy will live on through The Chapters, The Wanderer, The CMCA Website, the Rallies, the happy hours and the thousands of members who travel around our country together, enjoying the freedom of the open road, camping together and sharing the stories of their journeys around the campfire at the end of the day.
"Vale Don", and happy travelling on the highways throughout eternity.
Kindest Regards, Committee and members of the Mount Lofty Bushies Chapter, South Australia.
March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015
We didn't know Don, but we'll be forever grateful to he and his wife for setting up CMCA for all of us members or not who are on the road travelling and all that makes it more enjoyable & comfortable. RIP
March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015
It is with sadness that we the Gin Gin Gypsies pass on our condolences to Erica and her family.
Being one of the youngest babies (chapter 99) we did not get to know our father real well but he will still be missed as we grow without his personal guidance.
Hank Flanagan Q33702
President
Gin Gin Gypsies
Being one of the youngest babies (chapter 99) we did not get to know our father real well but he will still be missed as we grow without his personal guidance.
Hank Flanagan Q33702
President
Gin Gin Gypsies
March 10, 2015
March 10, 2015
We remember the day we met Don and Erica with excitement !! Our heart felt condolences to the family!! God bless xo
March 10, 2015
March 10, 2015
thank you for starting CMCA you will never be forgotten dear Don to Erica our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time so glad we met you both love Pat and Mike
March 10, 2015
March 10, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the family, we had the distinguished pleasure of meeting Don many years ago. We remember the way in which he had this glow about him as he explained all of what he was doing with the CMCA. We knew immediately he was a doer and and a damn good one not just a sprooker. To Erica and the rest of his family our hearts go out to you at this time. Be thankful of the life he led and remember all those countless good times he provided. Kindest regards
Leave a Tribute
Recent Tributes
March 9, 2016
March 9, 2016
RIP
March 12, 2015
March 12, 2015
What a real gentleman we have lost he did so much for the motor home community He will be sadly missed by all who knew him or ever had the chance to personally meet him . Our condolences to Erica and his family He will never be forgotten through the legacy he has left us all
Alan & Margaret Harris. Q12017
Alan & Margaret Harris. Q12017
March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015
The Committee and all the members of the Mount Lofty Bushies would like to offer our condolences to Erica,your family and friends on the sad passing of Don on Monday 9 March 2015.
We felt a great sense of loss when we heard of his passing on Monday.
We will remember Don as a vibrant founding member of the CMCA whose love of travelling with friends, grew to the forming of the CMCA with 100 chapters Australia wide since its inception in 1986.
His early vision for future travel in Campervans, Motorhomes and
Caravans expanded over the years with the formation of chapters which
grew to be the large family it is today, travelling the highways and byways of Australia.
Don’s legacy will live on through The Chapters, The Wanderer, The CMCA Website, the Rallies, the happy hours and the thousands of members who travel around our country together, enjoying the freedom of the open road, camping together and sharing the stories of their journeys around the campfire at the end of the day.
"Vale Don", and happy travelling on the highways throughout eternity.
Kindest Regards, Committee and members of the Mount Lofty Bushies Chapter, South Australia.
We felt a great sense of loss when we heard of his passing on Monday.
We will remember Don as a vibrant founding member of the CMCA whose love of travelling with friends, grew to the forming of the CMCA with 100 chapters Australia wide since its inception in 1986.
His early vision for future travel in Campervans, Motorhomes and
Caravans expanded over the years with the formation of chapters which
grew to be the large family it is today, travelling the highways and byways of Australia.
Don’s legacy will live on through The Chapters, The Wanderer, The CMCA Website, the Rallies, the happy hours and the thousands of members who travel around our country together, enjoying the freedom of the open road, camping together and sharing the stories of their journeys around the campfire at the end of the day.
"Vale Don", and happy travelling on the highways throughout eternity.
Kindest Regards, Committee and members of the Mount Lofty Bushies Chapter, South Australia.
Gallery
holidays 033
DSCF0572
SANY0722
SANY0730
SANY0710
SANY0692
Boonah Rally
Deniliquin 25th Anniversary
Deniliquin 25th Anniversary Banner Pde
Recent stories
A journo remembers
March 11, 2015
I cannot quite remember when I first met Don and Erica. I think it was around about the time they took ownership of their last campervan - a Trakka built conversion. I do know it was at a rally somewhere though. Don and Erica always took interest in my RV journalism work - Caravan World, Motorhome World (as it was for a few years) and more latterly, an epublication, iMotorhome. Don and Erica frequently seemed to have a busy time at rallies but I enjoyed our brief chats together and Don's encouragement. He often reminded me of the role that Caravan World played in the CMCA's beginning - well before my time I should point out. Undoubtedly Don has left a fine legacy in the form of the club - from little acorns you might say, to what the CMCA is today. I briefly met the Whitworth family at the Deniliquin 25th Anniversary Rally and to you and Erica in particular, my deepest sympathy in your loss - husband, father, grandfather and club founder.
MJS