Book of Hope
Index Alcock, Alan Andrews, Toula Azzopardi, Reginald Bell, Brian Bishop, Malcolm Boyd, Carole Fay Buch, Ellen Bush, Betty Chahoud, Dalal Chinn, Belinda Churchill, Clive Anthony Clancy, Peter Cerretti Craig, Shirley Carmen Crehan, Tracey Dalsaso, Viktor Darby, Joan Winifred Davey, Victor Charles Deobhankar, David Alan Duckett, Laurence Dukes, Morna Dunn, Alice Dutton, Brian Hugh Dybell, Vera Egarchos, Dionysios
Toula Andrews 1938 - 2003 To yiayia “I hope you get better, love you always from the bottom of my heart. Wish I could do something to help you, to make you feel better all the time not just today or any day. I want you to know that I love you always. Always need to say something nice to you. So I can help and be kind” Love you from Alexandra (One of Toula’s five grandchildren 7 years old) Toula was born in the small town of SYLEVENA in Greece. She migrated to Australia in 1956 full of dreams and ambitions of a new life in a great Country. She married her childhood sweetheart in 1959, and had two sons. Toula balanced the pressures of hard work and raising a family in a new Country without hesitation. Toula was a kind and loving person who always enjoyed life to the fullest. Diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1996 she courageously battled the disease, never losing hope or her love of life. Never a person to complain about her pain and with her positive outlook on life she gave strength to all that know her. Toula passed away on the 17th October 2003 never once losing her loving and caring attitude. She has gone and yet she is still here in our hearts and our thoughts. We love you Mum, Wife, Grandmother, Sister, Aunty, friend.
Regional (Reg) Azzopardi 1935 – 2002
As the days go by we wonder if we will ever get used to the idea of you not being here with us. There will never be a Dad or husband as honest and as loving as you. You were a special man and we feel so very privileged to have been a part of your life. We love you so very much and words can’t express our sadness and the emotions we feel every day that you are not here. We miss your voice that gave us the guidance in every major event in our lives, although you continue to guide us through life with your presence. We just wish we could say our last goodbye to you, cuddle you and hold you. We want you to know that we will always love you and think about you every day of our lives. You took a part of us that we know one day will be a part of us again when we meet and cuddle one another in your place of peace. We do not fear death, as this will reunite us. We will love and miss you forever. Your loving wife Clare (Puddy) and daughters Simone (Diddy) and Paulette (Punky) XXX
We also take this opportunity to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at Illawarra Private Hospital, Dr Anne Capp and the staff of the Radiotherapy Department at Wollongong Hospital, Drs Peter Maloney, Phillip Clingan, Stuart Jansen, Andrew Maljouf and Rene Dostal who cared for Reg/Dad and made him comfortable during his illness. We know that Reg/Dad appreciated the care you gave him. You are all very special people.
CAROLE FAY BOYD 1946-2000 "Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear"
Sadly missed by Andrew, Terry and Nita
IN HONOUR OF THE LATE
Ellen Buch
My Dear Ellen,
Dearest and Remembered Mami!!!
You have been my confidante, the loving mother of our children, and ABOVE ALL, my wife and my love. I will always remember you and shall miss you forever.
We phoned you on your Birthday to wish you all the best as usual. Lots of happiness and health.
To be married to you filled my life and it was beautiful.
But our wishes did not even leave our mouths when we heard the awful news about the diagnosis.
In loving memory and Forever yours, Arnold
I dedicate this to my mother, who died of mesothelioma at the young age of 65 years.
It was a concept that was so difficult to grasp. You had less than a year before this malicious cancer would finalise its unstoppable spread into your lungs. Now, over 10 years later, it still is difficult to grasp that you are not with us. Your grandchildren have grown – you would be so proud of them, including Eitan, who was named after you.
Mami, your early passing left It is a consolation to know that you me with much sadness. I am did not suffer as much as feared. particularly sorry that throughout Your close family was with you my adult life we never lived in the during your final days and we had same place and hence we missed time to share fond memories the opportunity of sharing Ellen Buch together. experiences as and when they 24/10/26 – 14/7/92 happened in close proximity. Had You reflected out loud how you did you lived longer, you would have come to live have a good life, in a model marriage, with your in Australia and we could have connected in a only regret that you would not be there to way that we were unable to do because we celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary, which lived apart. was not far away. I am also saddened that you did not see your grandchildren grow into fine young adults and witness their accomplishments. I would have liked you to be part of my life as I have gone through many changes, overcome challenges and achieved in areas that were not even considered when you passed away. I would have liked to see the pride in your eyes at your grandchildren’s and my successes over the years. But, alas, you passed away too soon, too young. Love, Claudia
You are still remembered by many people, family and friends as a kind, generous person, dedicated to your family, your community and your hobbies. Missing and loving you so much!!! Your son, Daniel