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30/03/24

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Hydrotherapy brought us together as friends in recent years. Elaine and I had lifelong learning in common: learning about people, the world and relationships. We shared a passion for the welfare of women and children, as well as the welfare of systems and democracies here and around the world. I miss my colourful elegant friend, my pragmatic and sensible friend, my genuine friend. I miss your bright smiles, your sometimes mischievous wit, our challenging conversations, your warm welcomes and the fun we had together. I so admire the way you took up every opportunity offered to you. Elaine's love for John was realistic and beautiful. How privileged we were to be witness to this. Thankyou Elaine for allowing me to share friendship with you. I have learnt so much from you. Doug and I miss our fabulous unique friend. We send our heartfelt condolences to John and his family. Read more
29/03/24

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Elaine and I met in the 80s when we were education consultants based in Ashwood, Melbourne. She was cheeky and anti authoritarian and I loved her for it. I like to think I helped her clarify her burgeoning feminist and political leanings, and later I played a rewarding role in the first meeting with her beloved John Hurst. We moved on and away over the years of careers and growing families, then into our older times, but always kept in touch. She remained my much loved faraway friend. She was forthright and fabulous and I’ll miss her forever. Vale Elaine. ❤️ Read more
26/03/24

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Elaine and I met at hydrotherapy at the Ocean Grove Recreation Centre 14 years ago. We shared our leftist leanings, enjoyment of articles in The Age and great delight when either of us had a letter published. She was so worldly wise, witty and mischievous.. In her usual direct manner she would cut through the nonsense and deflection of what people said to her (including me). Our coffee and pots of tea sessions in local cafes were times of both of us unloading our gripes and acknowledging how lucky we were in our close circles. Her best fortune was her beloved children and grandchildren. And her passion for John. Such was her devotion to him that she wanted to be by his side and fiercely guard his well-being until she was too ill to do so. Being together in care was essential to her as she became more frail. Mind you, she was also very keen on the actor Bill Nighy. Without realising she would die the next day day, I sent her a photo of Bill reading books at a cafe table. It must have taken a lot of effort but her reply was “ Nice picture.” I like to think it made her smile. I miss Elaine so much - a precious friend later in life. No one else like her, ever. Read more
23/03/24

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You were a very dear friend for many years. I will miss you and all our shared laughter and tears, so much. Love and sympathy to John and the family. Read more