Remembering our Angels
Our Beloved
Merri O’Donoghue
Gold Coast
Merri ( fondly known as “HOLLY” ) was one of our newer members who was thrilled to meet and join up with her fellow BC…
Noni Green
Byron Bay
“Noni was so lovely, gentle and amazing. She was our first secretary and joined ever before we had a boat when we used to swin…
Pat Pierce
Coffs Coast
Patricia Pierce – Miss Pat, as she was affectionately known was a valued member of Dragons Abreast Coffs Coast. Pat was grounded, normal, honest, determined…
Paula Bonython
Port Lincoln
Twenty third of June 2016 was a difficult day for Dragons Abreast Port Lincoln as we farewelled our dragon angel, Paula. Our bright, bubbly member…
Petra Oliver
Canberra
Petra paddled with us only about 3 times because she became ill very quickly after her diagnosis. Petra was a beautiful girl, quiet and peaceful….
Pirkko Ranki
Penrith
Pendragons Abreast and the Camden Support Group said goodbye to one of buddies, Pirkko Ranki, on Wednesday 18 October at 5.30pm. “P” was their sweep,…
Renate Jones
Mt Warning
Renate Jones was Dragons Abreast Mt Warning’s youngest breast cancer survivor member. Renate paddled with us during the very early years of our club, after…
Robin Bulman
Townsville
Robin had been ill for several months with cancer in several areas and had decided on no more treatment. Although not paddling for some time…
Robin Sammel
Gold Coast
Dear Robin, “Narnie” to all of her “pinkie” paddling sisters. Narnie was a special lady who had a very soft reasuring nature. Always quietly there…
Rose Murphy
Ballarat
Rose was a warm, generous and positive person whose cheerful and caring approach was greatly appreciated by all our members. She was renowned for her…
Sandi Tilbrooks
We’ll still meet at West LakesAnd paddle on the lakeBut Sandi won’t be with usHer spirit’s in our wake I talked to her on TuesdayShe’d…
Sophie Marinucci
Sydney
Sophie Marinucci was one of the original members at Dragons Abreast Sydney and the youngest for a while. She loved paddling and couldn’t wait to…