VALE NOTICES
Tardun Old Boys’ Association Inc.
TOBA extends condolences to the families of Tardun old boys who have passed away. • Alfred Spiteri • Tom (Ray) Haydon
Terence (Terry) Humphreys 19-7-37 – 2-10-20 Terry Humphreys was born in Winchester, England. He arrived in Australia as a child migrant when he was ten years old, and was sent to Bindoon. Terry was well known and loved by the people of Tuart Place. His old friend Paddy Cannon writes: “I feel like I’ve lost a brother in Terry. Terry and his older brother Laurie were in Bindoon Boys Town with me in 1947. We were like family in those days. I thank the late Laurie and Terry who came to my aid in 1948 when as a skinny boy I was being bullied by the bigger boys. Laurie and Terry gave me great joy and helped me to get on with my life. Bless you Laurie and Terry”.
Norma Yarran (nee Walley) 19-10-51 – 10-10-20
Norma was born in Goomalling and her early childhood was spent on the Goomalling Reserve. Norma was a member of the Stolen Generations and was taken to New Norcia Mission alongside her siblings and cousins. As the eldest, Norma always had a caring and loving nature towards others. She was a cherished grandma, aunt, niece, and friend to many. Our sincere condolences to David Walley on the loss of his sister Norma Rose, and to the Walley and Yarran families.
Dawn Wood (nee Nybo)
29-9-50 – 22-10-20
Dawn Wood (nee Nybo) was born in Bunbury, and was one of ten children. At the age of nine, Dawn was placed at the Salvation Army Girls Home in Cottesloe, where she remained for seven years. In her later years, Dawn lived with her beloved husband Simon in Donnybrook WA. Sincere condolences to Simon, Brendan and Natalie, and Dawn’s sister Barbara Jean.
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Marie Thorne was a respected Noongar Elder who raised seven children of her own and fostered 12 others. Marie, a resident of Hilton for around 30 years, passed away in September 2020, aged 85. Marie was a long-term member of Fremantle council’s Aboriginal Reference Group and Walyalup Reconciliation Group, and won the Fremantle Heritage Award for her tireless work within her community, securing emergency accommodation and shelter for homeless and other vulnerable people. The late Marie Thorne was awarded the inaugural Sealin Garlett Award for Community Leadership in November 2020.
A tribute to Marie Thorne
Marie passed away without knowing she had been nominated for the Award, which was presented posthumously, and was accepted by Marie’s son Fred Penny and granddaughter Vernadine Lee Penny. In presenting the Award, Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt said that Marie’s gentle nature belied her determination, and that she had dedicated her life to improving the life of anyone experiencing disadvantage. “Marie took her duty of care for her extended family extremely seriously and her generosity and kindness led her to accept any and all requests for help without regard to her own circumstances”. Rest in Peace Marie.
