Relatives and Friends of RONDA are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Service in Celebration of her Life to be held at the Fingal Bay Surf Life Saving Club, 3 Marine Drive, Fingal Bay this Wednesday morning 3rd February 2016 commencing at 11am.
A private cremation has preceded this service.
May She Rest In Peace
MEIGHANS FUNERALS Locally owned 4952 3099
Published in The Newcastle Herald on Jan. 30, 2016
STATE MEMBER for Dubbo and NSW Deputy Premier Troy Grant learned of the “importance of caring for people and serving your community” from his mother who will be farewelled at a memorial service on Wednesday morning.
Ronda Grant, a former aged-care nurse, died suddenly late last month at the age of 64.
She was cremated last Thursday at Newcastle.
Wednesday’s service at Fingal Bay Surf Club from 11am will be attended by Mr Grant’s parliamentary colleagues, family and friends, many of them from Dubbo.
Born at Newcastle and raised at North Haven, Ms Grant lived at Moree and Kootingal before settling into retirement at Nelson Bay.
The venue for the service, overlooking Fingal Bay, was chosen because the mother of two and grandmother of four “loved the beach”.
Her only son has spoken of his “devastation” at her unexpected passing.
“Mum was the life of every party,” Mr Grant said in a statement released to the Daily Liberal.
“She grew up in impoverished conditions but she didn’t let that detract from being a positive person.
“She was a world traveller and an adoring grandmother to four grandkids.”
Mr Grant said he had his mother to thank for his contribution to NSW initially through policing and in recent years the state parliament.
“She taught me the importance of caring for people and serving your community,” he said.
“I am devastated by her sudden death and I have been overwhelmed by all the good wishes and cards from the people in my electorate.”
Among the Dubbo residents who have headed to the coast for the service are David and Stella Aird, formerly of Gilgandra where Mr Grant began his policing career.
The Aird family welcomed the newcomer into their home and later met his mother.
“She was a lady who was so very, very proud of everything Troy achieved,” Mrs Aird said.
BROADBENT, SHARON
Late of Blacksmiths
Passed away at home Surrounded by Her loving family
12th May 2015
Aged 71 Years
Dearly loved wife of BOB, much loved mother and mother-in-law of SCOTT & JO, JON & JACKI, loving Gran of ZAC, MITCH, LISA, DANIEL and JASON.
The Family and Friends of SHARON are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of her Life to be held in the New Belmont Chapel, 444 Pacific Hwy Belmont (parking via Henry St) this TUESDAY 19/05/15 Service commencing at 10 am.
In lieu of flowers Donations to NSW Guide Dogs Association may be made at the service.
Born in Edensor Park, NSW, Australia on 19 December 1939
Passed away on 21 January 2016
Late of Fingal Bay, NSW
Aged 76 years
Claire’s Funeral Service will be held in the France Family Funeral Chapel, 45 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay on Wednesday 27th January 2016 commencing at 2:00pm.
Late of Riverside Gardens, Nambucca Heads and formerly Maitland.
Beloved wife of Allan (Jerry) (dec). Loving mother of Kevin, Barry, Gerry, Glen and their families. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother.
Aged 94 years
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral service for Norma at St Peter’s Anglican Church, 47 William Street, East Maitland on Saturday 30th January, 2016 commencing at 10am followed by private cremation.
Dearly loved wife of Brian (dec. ). Much loved and adored mum of Ann, Greg and Cheryl, mother-in-law to Sandra and loving Nan to Thomas. Sister of Don and sister-in-law to Jenny and Olive. Proud aunt of the Heather families.
Returned to the dance floor with Dad.
Her gentle Soul is now at peace.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend ELAINE’S Funeral Service to be held in the South Chapel at Woronora Crematorium, Linden Street, Sutherland on Thursday, 14 January 2016 at 1:00pm.
NIXON, Betty Margaret.
5.8.1924 – 29.12.2015
Aged 91 years.
Loved wife of Ross for 65 years and wonderful mother to Len, Christine and Mark. Grandmother to Emma, Amy, Sam, Brady and to new grandchild Matilda. Mother-in-law of Karen, John and Sarah.
Betty survived the Depression, served in the Australian Army Nursing Service 1945, was *Allambie Heights Brown Owl for 21 years, and secretary and member of the Methodist-Uniting Church Allambie Heights for 40 years. Betty worked for many years at Coles and Avon. She gave great support to her family, friends and the community and is greatly missed.
Betty like many others never deserved to be struck down by the incurable disease of dementia. The Nixon family pay special tribute to Alexander Nursing Home Brookvale for their outstanding care of Betty over the last 4 years.
Deeply missed, may Betty rest in peace.
A Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held in the South Chapel of Northern Suburbs Crematorium, 199 Delhi Rd, North Ryde on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 12pm.
