Anne was a devoted wife, a loving mother to two daughters, and a much-adored Nanny to her four grandchildren.
Her family was at the very centre of her world, and her life was guided by compassion, strength, and a strong sense of responsibility to others.Anne was also a deeply creative person. She filled journals with poetry and prose, capturing moments of beauty and reflection in words that continue to speak to those who knew her. A lifelong learner with a keen interest in politics and current affairs, she pursued her studies later in life and proudly completed a Bachelor of Arts in Politics as a mature-age student.
Her warmth and vibrancy shone through in her love of colour, especially her favourite, red. Friends and family often associated her with this bold hue, which became something of her signature. When her family purchased an electric vehicle in early 2024, Anne was delighted to embrace the change, though she insisted on just one condition: it had to be red.
Though her health brought challenges at times, Anne met them with resilience, never letting them define her. She shared many special adventures with her family, including overseas travels that created cherished memories of joy, discovery, and togetherness.
Anne also cared deeply about making a difference beyond her own circle of family and friends. It may have been these values that inspired her support of Children’s Cancer Institute and its vision to save the lives of all children with cancer and improve their long-term health, through research.
Children’s Cancer Institute is the only independent medical research institute in Australia wholly dedicated to childhood cancer. For over 40 years, its researchers have been working to find a cure for every child with cancer and improve quality of life for survivors. Support like Anne’s makes this work possible, helping to fund breakthroughs that bring hope to families and move us closer to a world where no child dies from cancer.
We are deeply grateful for Anne’s generosity and foresight. Her bequest is more than a gift; it is a reflection of her compassion, her belief in a better future, and her lasting impact. Through her legacy, Anne’s memory will continue to shine brightly in every child given the chance to grow up and live a long, healthy life.
Anne also cared deeply about making a difference beyond her own circle of family and friends. It may have been these values that inspired her support of Children’s Cancer Institute and its vision to save the lives of all children with cancer and improve their long-term health, through research.
Children’s Cancer Institute is the only independent medical research institute in Australia wholly dedicated to childhood cancer. For over 40 years, its researchers have been working to find a cure for every child with cancer and improve quality of life for survivors. Support like Anne’s makes this work possible, helping to fund breakthroughs that bring hope to families and move us closer to a world where no child dies from cancer.We are deeply grateful for Anne’s generosity and foresight. Her bequest is more than a gift; it is a reflection of her compassion, her belief in a better future, and her lasting impact. Through her legacy, Anne’s memory will continue to shine brightly in every child given the chance to grow up and live a long, healthy life.
