In Memory Of

15 September 1960 – 24 October 2006 BEGINNNING OF JOURNEY April 1999 I discovered a large lump in my left breast which prompted me to see my GP, and the next week was a whirlwind. A fine needle aspiration confirmed my worst fears and breast cancer was diagnosed. I have two small children; Kate was…

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BEGINNING OF JOURNEY In March 2003 I went for my regular mammogram and some days later received a call at home for a recall. It never entered my head that it was anything serious, and as I was about to set out for Mackay for work, I told them I would contact them when I got back.

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3 December 1954 – 4 August 2005 We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. Through the unknown, unremembered gate When the last of earth left to discover Is that which was the beginning. From…

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22 August 1954 – 29 April 2005 Louise riding her favourite horse, Cooper. She was bald under that hat, and determined to continue riding. “Lou was the most brave person I’ve ever met” John.

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27 April 1963 – 26 May 2005 The music in my heart I bore, long after it was heard no more From The Solitary Reaper by William Wordsworth. Chosen by Martine’s family.

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