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Remembering our Angels

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Our Beloved

Carolyn Johnson

Bendigo

A long standing member of Dragons Abreast Bendigo finally lost her battle with breast cancer on Wednesday 17th September 2008 after living with advanced breast…

Carolyn Parsons

Canberra

Carolyn Parsons was a good friend and inspiration to many and a wonderful example of someone who ‘kept the spirit alive’. Following her breast cancer…

Cathie Harwood

Pendragons

Cathie was originally diagnosed with Breast Cancer in April 2011, which sadly spread to other parts of her body 18 months later. During her illness…

Cheryl Rigby

Illawarra

Cheryl joined Dragons Abreast Illawarra in 2003.  She took up dragon boating enthusiastically and with a passion – just like she did everything. She was part…

Cheryl Robinson

Devonport

Although Cheryl was only a member for the last 6 months she will be sadly missed by all members.

Chris Bell

Geelong

Chris Bell – affectionately called “Peaches” has lost her valiant battle with breast cancer. Fortunately Peaches, although ill at the time was able to experience…

Chris Van Buuren

Tasmania

Unfortunately 2005 got off to very sad start with the passing of our Treasurer, and treasured member, Chris Van Buuren. Chris passed away at about 4.45…

Christine Barker

Sydney

Christine’s endless capacity to bounce back and join in was an inspiration to us. Every race we paddled in was for Christine. If we were…

David Ferguson (Smurph) Ferrier

Geelong

Dragons Abreast Geelong will never be the same again. We have lost our No. 1 Supporter, Smurph who died in Geelong Hospital on 5th January,…

Deb Martin

Adelaide

Many members of Dragons Abreast who knew Deb Martin will be very saddened by her departure to Angels Abreast on Wednesday 11 February 2009. Deb…

Deb Read

Sydney

Deb Read was a champion in every way – an outstanding sportswoman, with a magnetic personality, who threw herself into life with unmatched enthusiasm and…

Dee Fathers

Central Coast

Dee Fathers was a member of Dragons Abreast Central Coast since joining in 2003 , holding the position of club captain for many years. She…