Quick update
The Courier Mail|20 August 2008
REDGEN,
Fay Doris (nee Dickson).
Passed away peacefully surrounded by Family, at Wesley Hospital, on 18th August, 2008.
Aged 76 Years
Dearly loved by Husband Cliff, Son Keith (Melbourne), Daughter Beverley Excell (Melbourne), Brother Ray (Townsville), and Sister Kay. Grandchildren Heather, Noel and Giles Excell, and Luke, Karl and Michael Redgen, and Step-granddaughter, Vanessa Redgen. Nieces Helen Nixon, and Judith and Rhonda Locke (Bris) and Grand-Nieces Lucinda and Eleanor, and Grand-Nephew Sammy. Fay was a passionate
bridge and mahjong player. Fay had been living in Brisbane (Robertson) for 18 years, but because of family transfers - father (police), herself (school teacher), and husband (banker) - she lived in
many places in Queensland.
Fay's Funeral Service will be held at St Barnabas Anglican Church, Lister Street, Sunnybank, on
Monday, 25th August, 2008, commencing at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, family prefer donations to the Wesley Hospital in recognition of the sound, careful and tender care to Fay in her last stages.
In the Care of WHITE LADY FUNERALS Tanah Merah _ 3801 4777
Australian Owned
Thanks to everyone who sent messages of support and hugs.
I made it up to see my grandmother in time on Monday, as did my grandmother's brother and son - she fought hard to hold on until we were all there. The last of us arrived just after 4pm and she passed away peacefully at 4:35, surrounded by family which is how she would have wanted it. I am absolutely certain she knew who we were and understood what we were saying to her most of the time. She was dosed up on morphine and wasn't in pain, but every breath was a struggle for her and in the end we let her know that she didn't have to keep fighting anymore.
I never really realised until Monday just how strong a woman my grandmother was. She will be sorely missed by many people.
Since then I've spent a lot of time with my mother and grandfather, doing my best to help and support them. I've heard many stories from my grandfather, I've met a few relatives who I hadn't seen in years, as well as a few of her close friends.
I've also had a chance to see insomnius and danman80, whose internet I am currently stealing.
Anyway, the funeral will be held on Monday afternoon, and I will be returning to Melbourne on Monday night. I have to say, I'll be glad to get back - I've never been as homesick in my life before as I have been the last few days, and it's all been quite exhausting.
'night all.