The following messages of condolence and symbols
have been added in memory of Chris.

Mum, Chris, nana or nanny but never Christine!
For those of you that don’t know me I’m Celia, I’m Chris’s daughter that she never gave birth to. I’ve been apart of the Foreman family for 3 decades and I’m honoured to be here today to celebrate the life of the woman we all love.
What can I say, Chris was the dogs body, the sticky glue holding people together, the keeper of all things special and the crazy Christmas lady that turned the front of her house into magic for so many years. Chris was always one of the first people to offer her assistance and never backed down from a good fight. She held the people she loved close to her heart and would give them everything she had including the shirt off her back.
Her favourite colour was red, she had to have just 1 sparkle nail on each hand, she loved her animals and her kids equally, she loves a Paul’s light iced coffee and a glass of wine with a cigarette in the pool.
Growing up alongside this family I saw and experienced, traveled and shared, loved and now cherish so many moments that it’s hard just to recap a few.
One of my earliest memories of Chris was that she was always working, much like Garry. She would drop Lisa and Dave off to ballroom dancing on a Friday night at about 6:00, we’d finish at approx 9:30-10 and we’d head to the largest shopping centre Darwin had and would start packing the shelves, rotating stock and constructing product displays before heading home for a quick swim and bed which was normally well after midnight. Before you all ask, yes we thought it was fun and we all just got in and got the job done. Now we know it was just child aka slave labour
Chris quickly become involved in the dancing community and made amazing hamburgers next to my dad in the kitchen week after week. They would often prepare and cook for large dance competitions which at times I’m sure was a thankless job however she did it for the love of her kids and the great community of people.
It was during this time Chris and my mum Antoinette formed a unique and unbreakable connection. Mum and Chris’s contact reduced for a few years due to the Foreman’s relocation to Victoria however we made a surprise visit for Chris’s 50th birthday. I can’t quite remember if Chris knew I was coming but she had no idea about my mum who we hid around the corner as Chris walked in. I recall the strength of her hug as she embraced my arrival but the best was yet to come. When she realised my mum was also here she fell to her knees crying at the end of the hallway. I’d never seen either of them so happy, their bond was stronger than ever.
We’ve seen and experienced a lot of important milestones together, family dinners, dance competitions, pool fights (thanks Dave), high school graduations, engagement parties, birthdays, weddings, birth of grandkids just to name a few. I know you won’t miss out on anything moving forward, you’ll always be in our thoughts, hearts and memories. You always be forever 67

We are saddened by the passing of Christine, our deepest condolences to Lisa and David, may she now be at peace with mum and dad.
‘The Lord is my Shepherd….’
Psalm 23

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It was such a shock to get the phone call from Dave on Saturday afternoon letting me know about the sudden death of Chris that I was in total disbelief for quite a long time as I processed the information.

These are my recollections of Chris from when we reconnected all those years ago while I was on holiday in Torquay:
It was such a surprise to hear someone calling my name as I walked in the carpark at the Woolies shopping centre in Torquay. You had recognised me even though it had been decades since we last saw each other. I was on holiday, you were working and it was such a “chance meeting” that we were both there at the same time! I don’t believe in chance and I’m thankful that you came back into my life. We chatted for a while and organised to meet after you finished work. Kevin and I came to your house, and we chatted for a few hours, catching up on notable events in our lives, our children, news about Uncles, Aunties and cousins and anything else in between! We would then see each other every time Kevin and I holidayed in Torquay or we were passing through the area. We would sometimes drop into the shop in Anglesea, or you would come the resort and visit us on your way home from work. You always brought goodies from the shop, and we would feast on these and enjoy a glass of wine while we caught up on all the news. We also liked to visit Lisa’s café and enjoy a coffee (thanks Matt) and a slice of your famous vanilla slice!
I am so glad that you were able to get to some of the Milton cousin get-togethers and reconnect with some of your extended family. You never let your health problems stop you from smiling and putting on a brave face for family and friends. Because of your stoic work ethic, you demanded so much of yourself and putting others before yourself wasn’t always in your best interest, but you didn’t know any other way.
Chris, you had a lovely smile, a wicked laugh, and a genuine love of life. You were immensely proud of both Lisa and Dave and your love for them knew no bounds.

My heartfelt condolences to Lisa & Matt, Dave and family and to Gary. May you find strength in each other and in all the beautiful memories you have of Chris. Nothing can ease the pain of losing someone you love. Chris will be remembered by all who knew her.
RIP Chris #21
Ann and Kevin
#11 & #11+

With such a heavy heart I’m saying farewell to Chris. Not many people are fortunate enough to say they loved working with their boss, luckily I had the absolute pleasure of working beside Chris for 3 years. Having spent nearly every work day with her we definitely managed to clash heads a few times but always seemed to work it out over our coffee break. In the past few months i’d even managed to soften her up enough to get a ‘Love ya!’ as she left for the day. I am so grateful for every shift Chris and I worked together, although she might not be as grateful for my terrible singing at 7:30 in the morning but it always managed to get a chuckle out of her, even on the bad days. I’d like to say thank you to her family and to Chris (even though she’s probably watching me type this and rolling her eyes, far too sappy for her) for always making me feel so welcome and supported. I couldn’t have asked for a better boss. ❤️

I really don’t know what to say. We knew Chris has not be doing well over the last few years with her health and heart, but I am still in shock Chris left us so soon and quickly. I have known Chris since the early 1970s when she started dating my brother Garry, Chris always light up the room when she was there. Chris’s bubble personalty was always there and I don’t think Chris would mind me saying she always told her point of view even if you did not want to hear it. Chris had a heart of gold. When the family was living in Adelaide in there house at Hilton just off the busy South road I was working for Richmond Towing which had its depot just a few streets away and as I was always on-call I would drop into there home at Hilton unannounced a visit waiting for my next towing job. Chris was always happy to see me and Chris always made sure I had something to drink and eat. I really missed the family when they moved to Darwin, but I did visit Darwin a few times staying with them in Dave’s room or the room that was there home-office, and yet again Chris made sure I was well feed and watered. At least Chris was with us long enough to see her latest granddaughter. Well Chris I get to have the last word this time but I bet that will change when we next get together in heaven one day. Farewell Chris you will leave a big whole in our lives.

RIP Chris will remember you always
Love Margaret

RIP #21. Thanks for the memories, chats, openness and laughs. Till we meet again. #22 xoxo

Dear Chris #21, We were so grateful to be reconnected after many years, through the reunions and Facebook page. We will miss our chats, your crazy sense of humour and the laughs we shared. Our love always, Jenny #24 and Des #24A+. Rest in peace. Never forgotten. 💜💜

Rest in peace #21 💔💔🪽🪽

Rest easy, dear Chris. You faced more than your fair share of challenges in life, yet you always had time for a laugh when the cousins got together. Loved, and never forgotten.
From Kay (#19). xoxoxo