The Murray Bridge community is mourning the loss of Daniel “Happy” Gilmour, remembered as a devoted father, paddle boat skipper and driving force behind local cricket.
Gilmour died on Tuesday, aged 44, after battling a brain tumour for more than two years.
He was widely known as the skipper of the iconic Captain Proud on the River Murray, which he ran alongside his wife Amanda and their children, Bree and Boyd. His diagnosis in 2024 forced him to step away from the role.
Cricket was another lifelong passion. Gilmour played the game for three decades and served as president of the Murray Towns Cricket Association. Since statistics began being recorded, he amassed more than 5000 runs, including five centuries and 23 half-centuries, and claimed more than 200 wickets.
In a tribute posted to Facebook, Jervois Cricket Club described him as “not just a player” but the driving force behind the direction and focus of the club.
“His passion for playing was only surpassed by his passion for helping others especially juniors,” the club wrote.
The association also shared news of his passing online, saying it was with deep sadness it advised of the death of Daniel “Happy” Gilmour. The post was met with an outpouring of condolences for his family.
Local business Monteith Meats described him as a “great, hard-fighting inspirational man” and extended condolences to Amanda and their children.
Support services have been made available to members of the cricket community as tributes continue to flow across Murray Bridge.
