VALE NOTICES Elizabeth ‘Chips’ Rafferty (Coleman)
2-4-53 – 28-7-20
Ann McVeigh writes: “Elizabeth was farewelled by family and friends in a requiem mass at St Joseph’s Church in Subiaco, followed by a respectful wake at the Wembley Hotel. About 10 Joey Girls attended the Mass, and were acknowledged during the Prayers, and by Elizabeth’s son Shamus during the Eulogy, which I thought was very touching. All in all, it was a wonderful service and send off, of which she would have been proud”.
Joseph (Joe) Sarsero
10-11-40 – 12-9-20
Joe Sarsero was born in Hamrun, Malta. He arrived in Australia under the child migration scheme in 1953, aged 12, and was sent to Bindoon. Joe’s wife Anne describes him as a very happy-go-lucky man, a real character. A Maltese flag Joe donated to Tuart Place in 2014 still hangs in the common room area, and always reminds us of Joe and his fellow Maltese child migrants. Joe passed away peacefully, with Anne and their children by his side.
Troy Connell
8-10-76 – 25-7-20
We were shocked and saddened to lose Troy in a tragic skateboarding accident in July. Troy was free spirit who was always keen to help others. He often introduced other care leavers to Tuart Place. Troy was well-known and well liked in Fremantle and had many friends. He was frequently seen around the streets riding on his beloved skateboard. Our condolences to LuLu and Troy’s family.
Daniel Lackenby
8-2-55 – 30-8-20
Ann McVeigh writes: “Daniel was 65 years young and a Forgotten Australian who came from Kalgoorlie and lived at Clontarf as a child. As a young boy he was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, which affected him all his life. Daniel was quite a character and we were fond of him at Tuart Place. Rest peacefully now Daniel, your suffering and hurt is no more”. 20
