Newsletter No. 31: March 2005
Mum, Nanna, Great Nanna, Hilda passed away peacefully after a great life on 17th March she was blessed to have had a long and healthy life as we were blessed having her with us for so long, not many families would have their mother with them for this length of time. It was obvious to Eddie & I while we were sitting with her about 15 mins before she died that she was at peace and ready to move on, she blessed herself about 6 times as we sat in silence with her. A funeral mass was celebrated on the 22nd March, we estimated that about 400 attended, there was 30 grandchildren as well as a number of their spouses and children. Nanna was buried at Fawkner cemetry with her husband George. Don't forget Nanna & Grandad can be heard telling of their meeting on our web site.
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John, Betty and family would like to thank all the families for their prayers, cards and support on the sad loss of their beautiful son & brother Dennis, he will be missed by many
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- On the 17th February Eddie celebrated mass at Fred & Margaret's home for Dennis and also for the Lyell families, all the " Wood" uncles and aunties were present as well as Kathy Woodhead.
- Well January was the month for girls, Julian Wood and Michelle had a baby girl Tameah Molly weighing 8lb 6ozs on the 20th January
- also Leanne and Paul Richards had a girl Caitlin Maree at 8lb3ozs on the 28th January, all parents and babies are well.
- Rob and Clare have begun their trip around the world, they left on the 16th February, the first stop was California where they stayed with Allison & Reggie and after one day in the USA they headed for Costa Rica with them,where they spent 2 weeks traveling the country, after a week Reg & Alli returned home and they headed to Nicaragua for 1 week then they will spend 1 week in Hondruras, Guatamala and Belize followed by 3 weeks in Mexico before returning to America late April, if you want to follow their adventures they are keeping a diary which can be accessed from the web site http://www.thetravelalmanac.com/worldtrip05.htm
- Birthday Milestones: Ann Collins reaches the big 50 on the 14th April and Terry Lyell is 40 on the 30th April
BIRTHDAYS
(April )
3rd Brant Brindley Lyell
7th Jim Karamoshos
11th Michael John Couch
12th Jane Elizabeth Karamoshos
14th Ann Frances Collins
14th Daniel Alexander Couch
23rd Kaye Lesley Lyell
27th Frederick Robert Turnbull
28th Paul Andrew Rchards
28th Christian James White
29th Ian Turner
30th Peter James Wood
30th Terrence Paul Lyell
( May )
7th Thomas James Lyell
9th Prudence Carly Lyell
13th Oscar Theodore Karamoshos
14th Amanda Joan White
15th Edward Wood
21st Elise Michelle Wood
21st Briana Rose Richards
25th Luke Camish
25th Thomas Benjamin Wensor
27th Leigh Kinlock Macvean
FAMILY PROFILE: Helen Maree Bellman.
D.O.B. 21/07/1962.
Occupation: Firstly-I am a mother! Originally I trained as a secondary Phys ED teacher and taught for 6 years before leaving to have kids. While I was teaching however I started a part time TAFE course in Designer Dressmaking and over 7 years completed this. This allowed me to work from home and do private order work mainly for weddings. Once I finished this I then started an Information Technology TAFE course ( part time again) and took another 7 years to finish this. When the GST was introduced another possible source of income presented itself with the need for MYOB services. Having done this in the course I then began bookkeeping for some small businesses. When my youngest began school this then freed up school hours to do some part time work out of the house. I am now working at a Bridal Designers in Ivanhoe called Simonelli and have been for 4 years. I do not however sew there but having dressmaking knowledge and computer skills and organization skills means that I can do anything needed to be done except sew. I work 2 days a week, school hours. Sometimes an extra day when needed. I also have 7 small businesses for whom I do their bookkeeping.
Husbands Occupation: Michael was originally a plumber but has been off the tools for quite a few years and has moved to be more on the management / admin side. He is currently an estimator and a contract administrator for CBS Plumbing.
Hobbies: I am learning the piano at the moment as I always wanted to be able to play before i was 50 ( it is going to take me that long at least) I love cooking, sewing and craft work however I have limited time to pursue these at the moment. I have had some golf lessons but I think I need heaps more.
Interests : I love music and singing, books and would love to do ceramics. I enjoy the sharemarket and learning about computers, and am getting into digital photography at the moment. I like any outdoor activity like bushwalking,bike riding, paddling and camping.
Children:Lesley aged 14 yr 9 Loyola college. Loves netball, singing,soccer, scrapbooking and little kids. Has a part time job delivering brochures.
Gemma aged 13 Yr 7 Loyola college. plays piano, sings with the Australian Girls choir ( Was in the recent Qantas advertisement) loves athletics,drama,scarpbooking, soccer and shopping with her friends.
Jake aged 11 grade 6 Sacred Heart Primary. Loves athletics and soccer, plays the guitar and has lessons with his father.
Megan aged 9 grade 4 Sacred Heart Primary. Loves to play netball, also plays the piano and is in the Australian Girls Choir.
Favourite Entertainer: No one in particular.
Favourite CD: Any of Eva Cassidys at the moment. I enjoy most music except rap
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Favourite Movie: I do not have a favourite but I enjoyed Lord of the Rings.
Favourite TV Show: " Stargate" until they kept changing the times around and putting it on too late. I dont really have much time to watch TV.
Favourite Holiday destination: Anywhere in Australia. I haven't been out of Australia yet but spent 4 months traveling up through the centre and the east coast and loved every minute of it. I would love to see Western Australia and Tasmania, we are going to Kangaroo Island for 3 weeks this Easter.We love the beach as well as rivers and tend to go to both areas.
Favourite Meal: Chocolate and anything as long as it doesn't have chilli, curry or hot spicy stuff in it. Even better if I dont have to cook it.
Favourite Book: None in particular, Have just finished The Da Vinci Code which I really enjoyed.
Car you drive: Toyota Tarago, the only car that can fit us plus extras.
Famous person that you would like to dine with: I would rather dine with friends and family than anyone famous
Event you would like to do at the Olympics: The Marathon
Favourite sports team: Don't really follow anyone
Pets: Tilly the dog and three rabbits
What talent would you like to have:--slow down time! So that I can learn everything in this life that I want to learn and do all the things I want to do.
