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C-BERSS EX-PRESS
September 2001
Issue 3, Vol 4
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All Newsletters : September 2001 : Farewell: Recent Obituaries
Farewell: Recent Obituaries
We note with sadness, the passing of the following ex-residents and former Child Migrants. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and friends on the loss of these valuable men.
Charles Debono
Died on Friday 20 April 2001 aged 65. Born in Malta, Charles arrived in WA in 1950 on the Ocean Triumph and was placed in Bindoon. Charles and his wife Irela were able to visit Malta in September last year. Although Charles was already ill during this time they were able to visit Charles’s family and take part in the pilgrimage organized by their Church. Charles is survived by his wife Irela, their seven children and 14 grandchildren of whom he was very proud. He always thanked God for coming to Australia. He was very proud to be an Australian citizen.
Thomas Joseph Allen
After a long illness, Tom passed away on 5 June 2001 in NSW aged 64. Tom arrived in Australia from the UK on the Asturias in 1947 and was placed in Bindoon. After he left Bindoon, he worked on farms all over WA then moved to NSW. Tom had hoped to visit his family in the UK but was unable to do so due to his ill health. Tom is sadly missed by his three daughters and son Brad.
Joseph Austin Bowey
Born in Carshalton UK on 11 August 1930, Joe died in Geraldton on 1 December 2000. Over 400 mourners attended Joe’s funeral on 6 December and the City Band played at both St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral and the Crematorium. Joe arrived in WA in 1939 on the Strathnavar and was placed in Clontarf and Tardun where he farmed for some 30 years. Sadly Joe failed to find his family of origin despite many journeys back to the UK. Joe, who had a great love of music is much missed by his loving wife Bernadette (herself a former Child Migrant) and sons Christopher and John and grandchildren Martika and Brandon, and Brandon and Caleb.
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