Words from Kaitlin Veleski, granddaughter of Margaret:
My grandma was light.
She was love.
She was wise advice and a gentle hug.
A warm cup of tea and an Anzac biscuit.
She was a reassuring phone call.
A subtle hand hold.
A home made birthday card with a cut out photo and a poem.
My grandma was faith.
She was Christmas morning church service.
Pancakes on shrove Tuesday.
She was grace and gentleness.
A beautiful blouse and a pink floral scarf.
A text message to say “I saw these flowers and thought of you!”
And she was the kindest soul l’ve ever known.
Just three days before she passed, I asked her how she was.
“OK Kaity, people are making sure I’m comfortable and bringing me cups of tea-how could I not be happy?”
That was Grandma.
Grounded in gratitude.
Overflowing with compassion.
She was a core figure in my life. And now she’s gone.
And life will never be the same again
Burna and I worked with Barry and Margaret for two years in the early ’80s. It was a glorious experience living in Australia with a truly great husband and wife team. We have fond memories. We are grateful to be able to share this event. It’s a great sadness. We send our most heartfelt condolences to Barry, his family, and all of you there who are friends and colleagues.
~~ David and Burna Dunn
Burna and I worked with Barry and Margaret for two years in the early ’80s. It was a glorious experience living in Australia with a truly great husband and wife team. We have fond memories. We are grateful to be able to share this event. It’s a great sadness. We send our most heartfelt condolences to Barry, his family, and all of you there who are friends and colleagues.
~~ David and Burna Dunn